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TSB VS Mettle: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Mettle better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Mettle 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


Mettle Homepage
Mettle Homepage
 

TSB vs Mettle Trustpilot Reviews

TSBMettle
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.6
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%81%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%8%
Total Number of Reviews21,9423,418
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk

TSB vs Mettle App Reviews

TSBMettle
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.9
Number of iPhone Reviews457,40025,100
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.8
Number of Android Reviews197,0008,890
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mettle-business-bank-account/id1411976870

TSB vs Mettle Account Fees & Charges

TSBMettle
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5No
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40No
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100£1.50 / £2.50
Cheques (in/out)70p50p
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£20
SEPA Payments Cost£2No

TSB vs Mettle Business Savings Rates

TSBMettle
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed BondsSavings pot
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%1.46%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.30%1.46%
Minimum Savings Amount£1£10
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

TSB vs Mettle Account Opening Times

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

TSB vs Mettle Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Mettle Account Types
Mettle Features & Account Types


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

TSB vs Mettle Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs Mettle Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBMettle
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 Mettle

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Mettle Account Types
Other Mettle Services


TSBMettle
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesNo
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

TSB vs Mettle Banking Basics

TSBMettle
Bank TypeHigh StreetHigh Street/Challenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000 via NatWest
FCA Number191240121878
WebsiteTSB WebsiteMettle Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Mettle 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, Mettle scores 4.6 out of 5 based 3,418 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 81% are 5-star and 8% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Mettle 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, Mettle’s iPhone App is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 25,100 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 8,890 reviews.

Does TSB or Mettle 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, Mettle offers Savings pot accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.46% to 1.46% (AER).

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