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TSB VS Handelsbanken: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Handelsbanken better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Handelsbanken 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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TSB vs Handelsbanken Trustpilot Reviews

TSBHandelsbanken
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.22.3
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%33%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%55%
Total Number of Reviews21,942124
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/handelsbanken.co.uk

TSB vs Handelsbanken App Reviews

TSBHandelsbanken
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.82.6
Number of iPhone Reviews457,40017
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.41.6
Number of Android Reviews197,0006
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/handelsbanken-uk-corporate/id1122527533

TSB vs Handelsbanken Account Fees & Charges

TSBHandelsbanken
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5£5
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40£20
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £10030p
Cheques (in/out)70p£1.50
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£15
SEPA Payments Cost£225p

TSB vs Handelsbanken Business Savings Rates

TSBHandelsbanken
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed BondsInstant Access, Fixed Term, Notice Savings
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%No
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.30%No
Minimum Savings Amount£1£5,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

TSB vs Handelsbanken Account Opening Times

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

TSB vs Handelsbanken Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Handelsbanken Account Types
Handelsbanken Features & Account Types


TSBHandelsbanken
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesNo
Accounts For CharitiesNoNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesYes
Branch LocationsUK-wideUK-wide

TSB vs Handelsbanken Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs Handelsbanken Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBHandelsbanken
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
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)

Other Business Services From TSB and Handelsbanken

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Handelsbanken Account Types
Other Handelsbanken Services


TSBHandelsbanken
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoNo

TSB vs Handelsbanken Banking Basics

TSBHandelsbanken
Bank TypeHigh StreetHigh Street
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number191240197340
WebsiteTSB WebsiteHandelsbanken Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Handelsbanken 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, Handelsbanken scores 2.3 out of 5 based 124 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 33% are 5-star and 55% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Handelsbanken 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, Handelsbanken’s iPhone App is rated 2.6 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 1.6 out of 5 based on 6 reviews.

Does TSB or Handelsbanken 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, Handelsbanken offers Instant Access, Fixed Term, Notice Savings accounts with interest rates ranging from No to No (AER).

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