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NatWest VS Unity Trust: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Is NatWest or Unity Trust better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and Unity Trust reviews on Trustpilot along with their App reviews from Apple and Google.

We then look at typical fees, business savings rates, foreign currency options and a whole bunch of other account features to help you make up your mind.

NatWest Homepage
NatWest Homepage


Unity Trust Homepage
Unity Trust Homepage
 

NatWest vs Unity Trust Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestUnity Trust
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%61%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%14%
Total Number of Reviews5,984255
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/unity.co.uk

NatWest vs Unity Trust App Reviews

NatWestUnity Trust
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews456,700No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.4No Rating
Number of Android Reviews349,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

NatWest vs Unity Trust Account Fees & Charges

NatWestUnity Trust
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree£6
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£6
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35p14p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £10050p per £100
Cheques (in/out)70p per item30p per item
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£28
SEPA Payments Cost45p25p

NatWest vs Unity Trust Business Savings Rates

NatWestUnity Trust
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, notice and fixed-term savings accountsInstant Access, Fixed Term
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%2.77%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.25%5.10%
Minimum Savings AmountNoNo
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

NatWest vs Unity Trust Account Opening Times

NatWestUnity Trust
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days7 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

NatWest vs Unity Trust Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


Unity Trust Account Types
Unity Trust Features & Account Types


NatWestUnity Trust
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locationsNo own branches but can use NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank locations

NatWest vs Unity Trust Customer Support Options

NatWestUnity Trust
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

NatWest vs Unity Trust Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestUnity Trust
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham)
  • KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • LTL (Lithuanian Litas)
  • BGN (Bulgarian Lev)
  • MAD (Moroccan Dirham)
  • BHD (Bahraini Dinar)
  • MUR (Mauritian Rupee)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • MXN (Mexican Peso)
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • NOK (Norwegian Krone)
  • CZK (Czech Koruna)
  • OMR (Omani Rial)
  • DKK (Danish Krone)
  • PLN (Polish Zloty)
  • QAR (Qatari Rial)
  • SAR (Saudi Riyals)
  • HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)
  • SEK (Swedish Krona)
  • HRK (Croatian Kuna)
  • SGD (Singaporean Dollar)
  • HUF (Hungarian Forint)
  • THB (Thai Baht)
  • ILS (Israeli Shekel)
  • TRY (Turkish Lira)
  • JPY (Japanese Yen)
  • KES (Kenyan Shilling)
  • ZAR (South African Rand)
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)

Other Business Services From NatWest and Unity Trust

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


Unity Trust Account Types
Other Unity Trust Services


NatWestUnity Trust
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

NatWest vs Unity Trust Banking Basics

NatWestUnity Trust
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121882204570
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteUnity Trust Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or Unity Trust have better customer reviews?

NatWest scores 1.4 out of 5 based 5,984 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 8% are 5-star and 86% are 1-star.

Whereas, Unity Trust scores 4 out of 5 based 255 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 61% are 5-star and 14% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or Unity Trust have a better App?

NatWest’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 456,700 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 349,000 reviews.

In comparison, Unity Trust’s iPhone App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews. And it’s Android App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews.

Does NatWest or Unity Trust have better business savings rates?

NatWest offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant access, notice and fixed-term savings accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.46% to 4.25%. (AER)

In contrast, Unity Trust offers Instant Access, Fixed Term accounts with interest rates ranging from 2.77% to 5.10% (AER).

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