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TSB VS Monese: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Monese better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Monese 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


Monese Homepage
Monese Homepage
 

TSB vs Monese Trustpilot Reviews

TSBMonese
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.3
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%68%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%17%
Total Number of Reviews21,94240,330
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.monese.com

TSB vs Monese App Reviews

TSBMonese
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of iPhone Reviews457,40068,100
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.5
Number of Android Reviews197,000101,000
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/monese-a-banking-alternative/id1102793407

TSB vs Monese Account Fees & Charges

TSBMonese
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5£5.95
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40£14.95
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £1003.5% / 2%
Cheques (in/out)70pFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£30No
SEPA Payments Cost£2No

TSB vs Monese Business Savings Rates

TSBMonese
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 CurrenciesYesYes
 

TSB vs Monese Account Opening Times

TSBMonese
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days1 day
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

TSB vs Monese Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Monese Account Types
Monese Features & Account Types


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

TSB vs Monese Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs Monese Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBMonese
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 (United States Dollar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • DKK (Danish Krone)
  • NOK (Norwegian Krone)
  • SEK (Swedish Krona)

Other Business Services From TSB and Monese

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Monese Account Types
Other Monese Services


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

TSB vs Monese Banking Basics

TSBMonese
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number191240900960
WebsiteTSB WebsiteMonese Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Monese 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, Monese scores 4.3 out of 5 based 40,330 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 68% are 5-star and 17% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Monese 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, Monese’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 68,100 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 101,000 reviews.

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

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