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TSB VS Cater Allen: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Cater Allen better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Cater Allen 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


Cater Allen Homepage
Cater Allen Homepage
 

TSB vs Cater Allen Trustpilot Reviews

TSBCater Allen
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.21.9
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%7%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%80%
Total Number of Reviews21,942136
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.caterallen.co.uk

TSB vs Cater Allen App Reviews

TSBCater Allen
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 Cater Allen Account Fees & Charges

TSBCater Allen
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5Free
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40£25
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free£2
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free
Cheques (in/out)70p£6
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£25
SEPA Payments Cost£2£2

TSB vs Cater Allen Business Savings Rates

TSBCater Allen
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed BondsFixed Term, Notice Account
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%3.00%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.30%4.70%
Minimum Savings Amount£1No
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

TSB vs Cater Allen Account Opening Times

TSBCater Allen
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days7 days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

TSB vs Cater Allen Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Cater Allen Account Types
Cater Allen Features & Account Types


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

TSB vs Cater Allen Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs Cater Allen Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBCater Allen
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
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
  • SGD (Singapore Dollar)
  • HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)

Other Business Services From TSB and Cater Allen

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Cater Allen Account Types
Other Cater Allen Services


TSBCater Allen
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoNo

TSB vs Cater Allen Banking Basics

TSBCater Allen
Bank TypeHigh StreetHigh Street
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number191240178737
WebsiteTSB WebsiteCater Allen Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Cater Allen 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, Cater Allen scores 1.9 out of 5 based 136 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 7% are 5-star and 80% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Cater Allen 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, Cater Allen’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 Cater Allen 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, Cater Allen offers Fixed Term, Notice Account accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.00% to 4.70% (AER).

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