Is OakNorth or PayPal Debit better for your small business?
Below we look at both OakNorth and PayPal Debit 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.


OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Trustpilot Reviews
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | 1.4 |
Percent 5-Star Reviews | 84% | 20% |
Percent 1- Star Reviews | 3% | 73% |
Total Number of Reviews | 8,904 | 5,277 |
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/oaknorth.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.paypal.co.uk
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit App Reviews
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
iPhone Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Number of iPhone Reviews | 1,600 | 1,600 |
Android Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | 3.3 |
Number of Android Reviews | 468 | 91,500 |
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/oaknorth-savings/id1476387507
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/paypal-business/id1053148887
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Account Fees & Charges
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Free Business Bank Account | No | No |
Free Business Account Term Length | NA | NA |
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee | £25 | No |
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee | £99.99 | No |
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out) | Free | Free |
Cash Payments Cost (in/out) | 70p per £100 | Free |
Cheques (in/out) | £1 per cheque | Free |
CHAPS Payments Cost | £17 | No |
SEPA Payments Cost | No | No |
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Business Savings Rates
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Types of Business Savings Accounts | Fixed Term, Notice Accounts, Easy Access | None |
Lowest Savings Rate (AER) | 3.85% | NA |
Maximum Savings Rate (AER) | 3.85% | NA |
Minimum Savings Amount | £10,000 | NA |
Interest Paid On Foreign Currencies | No | Yes |
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Account Opening Times
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Can You Apply Online? | Yes | Yes |
How Long Does Opening An Account Typically Take? | Few minutes | Few minutes |
Do They Check Your Credit? | No | No |
Current Account Switch Service | No | Yes |
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Features & Account Types


OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Business Current Account | Yes | Yes |
Business Savings Account | Yes | No |
Business Credit Card | No | No |
Business Overdraft | Yes | No |
Accounts For Startups | Yes | Yes |
Accounts For Charities | Yes | No |
Accounts For Sole Traders | Yes | No |
Joint Business Accounts Available | Yes | Yes |
Card Type | Mastercard | Mastercard |
Online Banking | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Banking | Yes | Yes |
In Person/Branch Banking | No | No |
Branch Locations | None, online and phone only | None, online only |
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Customer Support Options
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Phone Support Available | Yes | No |
Email Support Available | Yes | Yes |
App Based Support | Yes | Yes |
Web Based Support | Yes | Yes |
In person Customer Support | No | No |
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Foreign Currency Accounts
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
US Dollar (USD) Bank Accounts | No | Yes |
Euro (EUR) Bank Accounts | No | Yes |
Other Currencies Available: | No |
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Other Business Services From OakNorth and PayPal Debit


OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Business Loans | Yes | No |
Commercial Mortgages | Yes | No |
Invoice Financing | Yes | No |
International Payments | Yes | Yes |
Merchant Payment Services | Yes | Yes |
Card Machines | No | Yes |
Free Accounting Software | No | Yes |
OakNorth vs PayPal Debit Banking Basics
OakNorth | PayPal Debit | |
Bank Type | Challenger | Challenger |
FSCS Protection | Yes, up to £85,000 | No |
FCA Number | 629564 | 742277 |
Website | OakNorth Website | PayPal Debit Website |
Common Comparison Questions
Does OakNorth or PayPal Debit have better customer reviews?
OakNorth scores 4.8 out of 5 based 8,904 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 84% are 5-star and 3% are 1-star.
Whereas, PayPal Debit scores 1.4 out of 5 based 5,277 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 20% are 5-star and 73% are 1-star.
Does OakNorth or PayPal Debit have a better App?
OakNorth’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,600 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 468 reviews.
In comparison, PayPal Debit’s iPhone App is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,600 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.3 out of 5 based on 91,500 reviews.
Does OakNorth or PayPal Debit have better business savings rates?
OakNorth offers the following types of business savings accounts: Fixed Term, Notice Accounts, Easy Access with interest rates ranging from 3.85% to 3.85%. (AER)
In contrast, PayPal Debit offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).
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