Is Virgin Money or Wise better for your small business?
Below we look at both Virgin Money 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.
Virgin Money vs Wise Trustpilot Reviews
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5) | 1.4 | 4.2 |
| Percent 5-Star Reviews | 5% | 83% |
| Percent 1- Star Reviews | 89% | 7% |
| Total Number of Reviews | 6,799 | 207,506 |
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/uk.virginmoney.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wise.com
Virgin Money vs Wise App Reviews
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| iPhone Review Score (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 125,000 | 85,400 |
| Android Review Score (out of 5) | 4 | 4.8 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 23,400 | 762,000 |
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/virgin-money-mobile-banking/id1482269155
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wise/id612261027
Virgin Money vs Wise Account Fees & Charges
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| Free Business Bank Account | Yes | No |
| Free Business Account Term Length | 25 Months | NA |
| Cheapest Monthly Account Fee | No | Free |
| Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee | No | Free |
| Electronic Payment Cost (in/out) | Free | 0.42% |
| Cash Payments Cost (in/out) | 90p per £100 | 2% / 1.75% |
| Cheques (in/out) | 30p per cheque | Unknown |
| CHAPS Payments Cost | £25 | £25 |
| SEPA Payments Cost | £20 | No |
Virgin Money vs Wise Business Savings Rates
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| Types of Business Savings Accounts | Instant access accounts, Notice accounts, Fixed term deposit accounts | BlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity Fund |
| Lowest Savings Rate (AER) | 1.35% | 4.67% |
| Maximum Savings Rate (AER) | 5.15% | 4.67% |
| Minimum Savings Amount | £1 | £1 |
| Interest Paid On Foreign Currencies | Yes | Yes |
Virgin Money vs Wise Account Opening Times
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| Can You Apply Online? | Yes | Yes |
| How Long Does Opening An Account Typically Take? | 1 to 47 Working days | 2 Working days |
| Do They Check Your Credit? | Yes | No |
| Current Account Switch Service | Yes | No |
Virgin Money vs Wise Features & Account Types
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| Business Current Account | Yes | Yes |
| Business Savings Account | Yes | No |
| Business Credit Card | Yes | No |
| Business Overdraft | Yes | No |
| Accounts For Startups | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts For Charities | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts For Sole Traders | Yes | Yes |
| Joint Business Accounts Available | Yes | No |
| Card Type | Mastercard | Visa/Mastercard |
| Online Banking | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Banking | Yes | Yes |
| In Person/Branch Banking | Yes | Yes |
| Branch Locations | Northern England and Scotland only | None, online only |
Virgin Money vs Wise Customer Support Options
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| 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 Wise Foreign Currency Accounts
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| US Dollar (USD) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Euro (EUR) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Other Currencies Available: | No |
|
Other Business Services From Virgin Money and Wise
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| Business Loans | Yes | No |
| Commercial Mortgages | Yes | No |
| Invoice Financing | Yes | No |
| International Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Merchant Payment Services | Yes | Yes |
| Card Machines | No | No |
| Free Accounting Software | Yes | Yes |
Virgin Money vs Wise Banking Basics
| Virgin Money | Wise | |
| Bank Type | High Street | Challenger |
| FSCS Protection | Yes, up to £85,000 | No, unless money is held in assets |
| FCA Number | 121873 | 900507 |
| Website | Virgin Money Website | Wise Website |
Common Comparison Questions
Does Virgin Money or Wise 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, Wise scores 4.2 out of 5 based 207,506 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 83% are 5-star and 7% are 1-star.
Does Virgin Money or Wise 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, 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 Virgin Money or Wise 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, Wise offers BlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity Fund accounts with interest rates ranging from 4.67% to 4.67% (AER).
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