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Shawbrook Bank VS MyPOS: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Shawbrook Bank or MyPOS better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Shawbrook Bank and MyPOS 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.

Shawbrook Bank Homepage
Shawbrook Bank Homepage


MyPOS Homepage
MyPOS Homepage
 

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Trustpilot Reviews

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.74.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews85%67%
Percent 1- Star Reviews7%11%
Total Number of Reviews10,74710,019
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.shawbrook.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mypos.com

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS App Reviews

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)No Rating4.2
Number of iPhone ReviewsNo Reviews698
Android Review Score (out of 5)No Rating3.3
Number of Android ReviewsNo Reviews14,900
Sources:
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mypos-accept-all-payments/id934401253

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Account Fees & Charges

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Free Business Bank AccountNoYes
Free Business Account Term LengthNANo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£12No
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free£1.50
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)Free£2
Cheques (in/out)FreeUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£35No
SEPA Payments CostNo£3

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Business Savings Rates

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Types of Business Savings AccountsEasy Access, Fixed Rate, Notice AccountsNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)3.66%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)5.03%NA
Minimum Savings Amount£1,000NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesNoNo
 

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Account Opening Times

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
5 Working daysFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceNoNo

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Features & Account Types

Shawbrook Bank Account Types
Shawbrook Bank Features & Account Types


MyPOS Account Types
MyPOS Features & Account Types


Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Business Current AccountNoYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeNoneVisa
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingNoYes
In Person/Branch BankingNoNo
Branch LocationsLimited locations accross the UKNone, online only

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Customer Support Options

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support NoYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportNoNo

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Foreign Currency Accounts

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsNoYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsNoYes
Other Currencies Available:NoNo

Other Business Services From Shawbrook Bank and MyPOS

Shawbrook Bank Account Types
Other Shawbrook Bank Services


MyPOS Account Types
Other MyPOS Services


Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesNoYes
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

Shawbrook Bank vs MyPOS Banking Basics

Shawbrook BankMyPOS
Bank TypeChallengerOther
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number204574900826
WebsiteShawbrook Bank WebsiteMyPOS Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Shawbrook Bank or MyPOS have better customer reviews?

Shawbrook Bank scores 4.7 out of 5 based 10,747 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 85% are 5-star and 7% are 1-star.

Whereas, MyPOS scores 4.2 out of 5 based 10,019 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 67% are 5-star and 11% are 1-star.

Does Shawbrook Bank or MyPOS have a better App?

Shawbrook Bank’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.

In comparison, MyPOS’s iPhone App is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 698 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.3 out of 5 based on 14,900 reviews.

Does Shawbrook Bank or MyPOS have better business savings rates?

Shawbrook Bank offers the following types of business savings accounts: Easy Access, Fixed Rate, Notice Accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.66% to 5.03%. (AER)

In contrast, MyPOS offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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