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TSB VS OakNorth: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or OakNorth better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and OakNorth 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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OakNorth Homepage
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TSB vs OakNorth Trustpilot Reviews

TSBOakNorth
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.8
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%84%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%3%
Total Number of Reviews21,9428,904
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/oaknorth.co.uk

TSB vs OakNorth App Reviews

TSBOakNorth
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of iPhone Reviews457,4001,600
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.8
Number of Android Reviews197,000468
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/oaknorth-savings/id1476387507

TSB vs OakNorth Account Fees & Charges

TSBOakNorth
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5£25
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40£99.99
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £10070p per £100
Cheques (in/out)70p£1 per cheque
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£17
SEPA Payments Cost£2No

TSB vs OakNorth Business Savings Rates

TSBOakNorth
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed BondsFixed Term, Notice Accounts, Easy Access
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%3.85%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.30%3.85%
Minimum Savings Amount£1£10,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

TSB vs OakNorth Account Opening Times

TSBOakNorth
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 OakNorth Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


OakNorth Account Types
OakNorth Features & Account Types


TSBOakNorth
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesYes
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 OakNorth Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs OakNorth Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBOakNorth
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 OakNorth

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


OakNorth Account Types
Other OakNorth Services


TSBOakNorth
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoNo

TSB vs OakNorth Banking Basics

TSBOakNorth
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number191240629564
WebsiteTSB WebsiteOakNorth Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or OakNorth 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, OakNorth scores 4.8 out of 5 based 8,904 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 84% are 5-star and 3% are 1-star.

Does TSB or OakNorth 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, OakNorth’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,600 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 468 reviews.

Does TSB or OakNorth 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, OakNorth offers Fixed Term, Notice Accounts, Easy Access accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.85% to 3.85% (AER).

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