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TSB VS Aldermore: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Aldermore better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Aldermore 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
TSB Homepage


Aldermore Homepage
Aldermore Homepage
 

TSB vs Aldermore Trustpilot Reviews

TSBAldermore
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.6
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%80%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%9%
Total Number of Reviews21,9424,424
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.aldermore.co.uk

TSB vs Aldermore App Reviews

TSBAldermore
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 Aldermore Account Fees & Charges

TSBAldermore
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5£12.50
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40£30
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £10075p / £2 + 2.75%
Cheques (in/out)70pFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£30
SEPA Payments Cost£2No

TSB vs Aldermore Business Savings Rates

TSBAldermore
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed BondsFixed rate, Easy access
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%3.25%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.30%4.60%
Minimum Savings Amount£1£1,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

TSB vs Aldermore Account Opening Times

TSBAldermore
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days2 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

TSB vs Aldermore Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Aldermore Account Types
Aldermore Features & Account Types


TSBAldermore
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesNo
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wideNone, online and phone only

TSB vs Aldermore Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs Aldermore Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBAldermore
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
  • EUR (Euro)
  • USD (US Dollar)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • SEK (Swedish Krona)
  • DKK (Danish Krone)
  • NOK (Norwegian Krone)

Other Business Services From TSB and Aldermore

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Aldermore Account Types
Other Aldermore Services


TSBAldermore
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoNo

TSB vs Aldermore Banking Basics

TSBAldermore
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number191240204503
WebsiteTSB WebsiteAldermore Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Aldermore 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, Aldermore scores 4.6 out of 5 based 4,424 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 80% are 5-star and 9% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Aldermore 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, Aldermore’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 Aldermore 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, Aldermore offers Fixed rate, Easy access accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.25% to 4.60% (AER).

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