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TSB VS Ampere: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Ampere better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Ampere 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


Ampere Homepage
Ampere Homepage
 

TSB vs Ampere Trustpilot Reviews

TSBAmpere
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%74%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%18%
Total Number of Reviews21,94250
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/ampere.co.uk

TSB vs Ampere App Reviews

TSBAmpere
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of iPhone Reviews457,40030
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.7
Number of Android Reviews197,000953
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ampere-business-mobile-bank/id1641508835

TSB vs Ampere Account Fees & Charges

TSBAmpere
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5£20.00
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40£20.00
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100NA
Cheques (in/out)70pNA
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£25
SEPA Payments Cost£2Free

TSB vs Ampere Business Savings Rates

TSBAmpere
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 Ampere Account Opening Times

TSBAmpere
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working daysUndisclosed
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

TSB vs Ampere Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Ampere Account Types
Ampere Features & Account Types


TSBAmpere
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesNo
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wideNone, online only

TSB vs Ampere Customer Support Options

TSBAmpere
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

TSB vs Ampere Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBAmpere
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesNo
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesNo
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 Ampere

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Ampere Account Types
Other Ampere Services


TSBAmpere
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesYes
Free Accounting SoftwareNoNo

TSB vs Ampere Banking Basics

TSBAmpere
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number191240900594
WebsiteTSB WebsiteAmpere Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Ampere 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, Ampere scores 4.2 out of 5 based 50 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 74% are 5-star and 18% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Ampere 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, Ampere’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 30 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 953 reviews.

Does TSB or Ampere 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, Ampere offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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