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TSB VS 3S Money: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or 3S Money better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and 3S Money 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.

TSB Homepage
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3S Money Homepage
3S Money Homepage
 

TSB vs 3S Money Trustpilot Reviews

TSB3S Money
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.7
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%93%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%5%
Total Number of Reviews21,942730
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/3s.money

TSB vs 3S Money App Reviews

TSB3S Money
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews457,400No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.4No Rating
Number of Android Reviews197,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

TSB vs 3S Money Account Fees & Charges

TSB3S Money
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5$100
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40$100
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree + 60p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free
Cheques (in/out)70p£1
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£20
SEPA Payments Cost£2€1

TSB vs 3S Money Business Savings Rates

TSB3S Money
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed BondsNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.30%NA
Minimum Savings Amount£1NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

TSB vs 3S Money Account Opening Times

TSB3S Money
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days15 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

TSB vs 3S Money Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


3S Money Account Types
3S Money Features & Account Types


TSB3S Money
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wideNone, online only

TSB vs 3S Money Customer Support Options

TSB3S Money
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

TSB vs 3S Money Foreign Currency Accounts

TSB3S Money
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • Euros
  • US Dollars
  • Canadian Dollars
  • Australian Dollars
  • New Zealand Dollars
  • Swiss Francs
  • Japanese Yen
  • Chinese Yuan
  • Singapore Dollars
  • Hong Kong Dollars
  • Danish Kroner
  • Norwegian Kroner
  • Swedish Kroner
  • Czech Koruna
  • Hungarian Forint
  • Polish Zloty
  • Romanian Leu
  • Bulgarian Lev
  • Croatian Kuna
  • Turkish Lira
  • Israeli Shekel
  • South African Rand
  • Mexican Peso
  • Argentinian Peso
  • Brazilian Real
No

Other Business Services From TSB and 3S Money

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


3S Money Account Types
Other 3S Money Services


TSB3S Money
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

TSB vs 3S Money Banking Basics

TSB3S Money
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number191240900918
WebsiteTSB Website3S Money Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or 3S Money have better customer reviews?

TSB scores 4.2 out of 5 based 21,942 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 56% are 5-star and 27% are 1-star.

Whereas, 3S Money scores 4.7 out of 5 based 730 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 93% are 5-star and 5% are 1-star.

Does TSB or 3S Money have a better App?

TSB’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 457,400 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 197,000 reviews.

In comparison, 3S Money’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 TSB or 3S Money have better business savings rates?

TSB offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant Access, Fixed Bonds with interest rates ranging from 1.35% to 4.30%. (AER)

In contrast, 3S Money offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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