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TSB VS Soldo: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Soldo better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Soldo 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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Soldo Homepage
Soldo Homepage
 

TSB vs Soldo Trustpilot Reviews

TSBSoldo
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.7
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%77%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%11%
Total Number of Reviews21,9421,667
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/soldo.com

TSB vs Soldo App Reviews

TSBSoldo
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.82.7
Number of iPhone Reviews457,40070
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.42.9
Number of Android Reviews197,000469
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/soldo/id1489150365

TSB vs Soldo Account Fees & Charges

TSBSoldo
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5£18
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40£30
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free£2
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100No
Cheques (in/out)70pFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£30No
SEPA Payments Cost£2€1.50

TSB vs Soldo Business Savings Rates

TSBSoldo
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 Soldo Account Opening Times

TSBSoldo
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 ServiceYesNo

TSB vs Soldo Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Soldo Account Types
Soldo Features & Account Types


TSBSoldo
Business Current AccountYesNo
Business Savings AccountYesNo
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 Soldo Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs Soldo Foreign Currency Accounts

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

Other Business Services From TSB and Soldo

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Soldo Account Types
Other Soldo Services


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

TSB vs Soldo Banking Basics

TSBSoldo
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number191240900459
WebsiteTSB WebsiteSoldo Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Soldo 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, Soldo scores 4.7 out of 5 based 1,667 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 77% are 5-star and 11% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Soldo 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, Soldo’s iPhone App is rated 2.7 out of 5 based on 70 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 2.9 out of 5 based on 469 reviews.

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

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