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Virgin Money VS MyPOS: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Virgin Money or MyPOS better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Virgin Money and MyPOS 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.

Virgin Money Homepage
Virgin Money Homepage


MyPOS Homepage
MyPOS Homepage
 

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Trustpilot Reviews

Virgin MoneyMyPOS
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews5%67%
Percent 1- Star Reviews89%11%
Total Number of Reviews6,79910,019
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/uk.virginmoney.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mypos.com

Virgin Money vs MyPOS App Reviews

Virgin MoneyMyPOS
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.64.2
Number of iPhone Reviews125,000698
Android Review Score (out of 5)43.3
Number of Android Reviews23,40014,900
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/virgin-money-mobile-banking/id1482269155
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mypos-accept-all-payments/id934401253

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Account Fees & Charges

Virgin MoneyMyPOS
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length25 MonthsNo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNoNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeNoNo
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free£1.50
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)90p per £100£2
Cheques (in/out)30p per chequeUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£25No
SEPA Payments Cost£20£3

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Business Savings Rates

Virgin MoneyMyPOS
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access accounts, Notice accounts, Fixed term deposit accountsNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.35%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)5.15%NA
Minimum Savings Amount£1NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Account Opening Times

Virgin MoneyMyPOS
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
1 to 47 Working daysFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Features & Account Types

Virgin Money Account Types
Virgin Money Features & Account Types


MyPOS Account Types
MyPOS Features & Account Types


Virgin MoneyMyPOS
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeMastercardVisa
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsNorthern England and Scotland onlyNone, online only

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Customer Support Options

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

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Foreign Currency Accounts

Virgin MoneyMyPOS
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:NoNo

Other Business Services From Virgin Money and MyPOS

Virgin Money Account Types
Other Virgin Money Services


MyPOS Account Types
Other MyPOS Services


Virgin MoneyMyPOS
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesNoYes
Free Accounting SoftwareYesYes

Virgin Money vs MyPOS Banking Basics

Virgin MoneyMyPOS
Bank TypeHigh StreetOther
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number121873900826
WebsiteVirgin Money WebsiteMyPOS Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Virgin Money or MyPOS have better customer reviews?

Virgin Money scores 1.4 out of 5 based 6,799 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 5% are 5-star and 89% are 1-star.

Whereas, MyPOS scores 4.2 out of 5 based 10,019 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 67% are 5-star and 11% are 1-star.

Does Virgin Money or MyPOS have a better App?

Virgin Money’s iPhone App is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 125,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4 out of 5 based on 23,400 reviews.

In comparison, MyPOS’s iPhone App is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 698 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.3 out of 5 based on 14,900 reviews.

Does Virgin Money or MyPOS have better business savings rates?

Virgin Money offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant access accounts, Notice accounts, Fixed term deposit accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.35% to 5.15%. (AER)

In contrast, MyPOS offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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