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TSB VS Wise: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is TSB or Wise better for your small business?



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Below we look at both TSB and Wise 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


Wise Homepage
Wise Homepage
 

TSB vs Wise Trustpilot Reviews

TSBWise
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews56%83%
Percent 1- Star Reviews27%7%
Total Number of Reviews21,942207,506
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wise.com

TSB vs Wise App Reviews

TSBWise
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of iPhone Reviews457,40085,400
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.8
Number of Android Reviews197,000762,000
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wise/id612261027

TSB vs Wise Account Fees & Charges

TSBWise
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length30 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5Free
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£40Free
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free0.42%
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £1002% / 1.75%
Cheques (in/out)70pUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£25
SEPA Payments Cost£2No

TSB vs Wise Business Savings Rates

TSBWise
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed BondsBlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity Fund
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%4.67%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.30%4.67%
Minimum Savings Amount£1£1
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

TSB vs Wise Account Opening Times

TSBWise
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days2 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

TSB vs Wise Features & Account Types

TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Wise Account Types
Wise Features & Account Types


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

TSB vs Wise Customer Support Options

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

TSB vs Wise Foreign Currency Accounts

TSBWise
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
  • AUD – Australian dollar
  • BGN – Bulgarian lev
  • BRL – Brazilian real
  • CAD – Canadian dollar
  • CHF – Swiss franc
  • CZK – Czech koruna
  • DKK – Danish krone
  • EUR – Euro
  • GBP – British pound
  • HKD – Hong Kong dollar
  • HUF – Hungarian forint
  • IDR – Indonesian rupiah
  • INR – Indian rupee
  • JPY – Japanese yen
  • MYR – Malaysian ringgit
  • NOK – Norwegian krone
  • NZD – New Zealand dollar
  • PLN – Polish zÅ‚oty
  • RON – Romanian leu
  • SEK – Swedish krona
  • SGD – Singapore dollar

Other Business Services From TSB and Wise

TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


Wise Account Types
Other Wise Services


TSBWise
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

TSB vs Wise Banking Basics

TSBWise
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No, unless money is held in assets
FCA Number191240900507
WebsiteTSB WebsiteWise Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does TSB or Wise 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, Wise scores 4.2 out of 5 based 207,506 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 83% are 5-star and 7% are 1-star.

Does TSB or Wise 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, Wise’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 85,400 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 762,000 reviews.

Does TSB or Wise 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, Wise offers BlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity Fund accounts with interest rates ranging from 4.67% to 4.67% (AER).

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