Is Virgin Money or TSB better for your small business?
Below we look at both Virgin Money and TSB 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 vs TSB Trustpilot Reviews
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5) | 1.4 | 4.2 |
| Percent 5-Star Reviews | 5% | 56% |
| Percent 1- Star Reviews | 89% | 27% |
| Total Number of Reviews | 6,799 | 21,942 |
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/uk.virginmoney.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
Virgin Money vs TSB App Reviews
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| iPhone Review Score (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 125,000 | 457,400 |
| Android Review Score (out of 5) | 4 | 4.4 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 23,400 | 197,000 |
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/virgin-money-mobile-banking/id1482269155
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
Virgin Money vs TSB Account Fees & Charges
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Free Business Bank Account | Yes | Yes |
| Free Business Account Term Length | 25 Months | 30 Months |
| Cheapest Monthly Account Fee | No | £5 |
| Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee | No | £40 |
| Electronic Payment Cost (in/out) | Free | Free |
| Cash Payments Cost (in/out) | 90p per £100 | 70p per £100 |
| Cheques (in/out) | 30p per cheque | 70p |
| CHAPS Payments Cost | £25 | £30 |
| SEPA Payments Cost | £20 | £2 |
Virgin Money vs TSB Business Savings Rates
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Types of Business Savings Accounts | Instant access accounts, Notice accounts, Fixed term deposit accounts | Instant Access, Fixed Bonds |
| Lowest Savings Rate (AER) | 1.35% | 1.35% |
| Maximum Savings Rate (AER) | 5.15% | 4.30% |
| Minimum Savings Amount | £1 | £1 |
| Interest Paid On Foreign Currencies | Yes | Yes |
Virgin Money vs TSB Account Opening Times
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Can You Apply Online? | Yes | Yes |
| How Long Does Opening An Account Typically Take? | 1 to 47 Working days | 10 Working days |
| Do They Check Your Credit? | Yes | Yes |
| Current Account Switch Service | Yes | Yes |
Virgin Money vs TSB Features & Account Types
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Business Current Account | Yes | Yes |
| Business Savings Account | Yes | Yes |
| Business Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| Business Overdraft | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts For Startups | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts For Charities | Yes | No |
| Accounts For Sole Traders | Yes | Yes |
| Joint Business Accounts Available | Yes | Yes |
| Card Type | Mastercard | Mastercard |
| Online Banking | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Banking | Yes | Yes |
| In Person/Branch Banking | Yes | Yes |
| Branch Locations | Northern England and Scotland only | UK-wide |
Virgin Money vs TSB Customer Support Options
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Phone Support Available | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support Available | Yes | Yes |
| App Based Support | Yes | Yes |
| Web Based Support | Yes | Yes |
| In person Customer Support | Yes | Yes |
Virgin Money vs TSB Foreign Currency Accounts
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| US Dollar (USD) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Euro (EUR) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Other Currencies Available: | No |
|
Other Business Services From Virgin Money and TSB
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Business Loans | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial Mortgages | Yes | Yes |
| Invoice Financing | Yes | Yes |
| International Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Merchant Payment Services | Yes | Yes |
| Card Machines | No | Yes |
| Free Accounting Software | Yes | No |
Virgin Money vs TSB Banking Basics
| Virgin Money | TSB | |
| Bank Type | High Street | High Street |
| FSCS Protection | Yes, up to £85,000 | Yes, up to £85,000 |
| FCA Number | 121873 | 191240 |
| Website | Virgin Money Website | TSB Website |
Common Comparison Questions
Does Virgin Money or TSB 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, TSB scores 4.2 out of 5 based 21,942 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 56% are 5-star and 27% are 1-star.
Does Virgin Money or TSB 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, 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.
Does Virgin Money or TSB 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, TSB offers Instant Access, Fixed Bonds accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.35% to 4.30% (AER).
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