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Wise VS Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus): Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Wise or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Wise and Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) 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.

Wise Homepage
Wise Homepage


Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Homepage
Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Homepage
 

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Trustpilot Reviews

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.23.7
Percent 5-Star Reviews83%54%
Percent 1- Star Reviews7%30%
Total Number of Reviews207,5069,921
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wise.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.cashplus.com

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) App Reviews

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.7
Number of iPhone Reviews85,40048,000
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.84.5
Number of Android Reviews762,00023,400
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wise/id612261027
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cashplus-bank/id709473017

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Fees & Charges

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Free Business Bank AccountNoYes
Free Business Account Term LengthNANo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£9
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)0.42%Free / 30p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)2% / 1.75%0.5% / £2
Cheques (in/out)UnknownUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£25£20
SEPA Payments CostNo£15

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Business Savings Rates

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Types of Business Savings AccountsBlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity FundNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)4.67%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.67%NA
Minimum Savings Amount£1NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Opening Times

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
2 Working days1 day
Do They Check Your Credit?NoNo
Current Account Switch ServiceNoNo

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Features & Account Types

Wise Account Types
Wise Features & Account Types


Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Types
Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Features & Account Types


WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountNoNo
Business Credit CardNoYes
Business OverdraftNoYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableNoYes
Card TypeVisa/MastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyNone, online only

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Customer Support Options

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Foreign Currency Accounts

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • 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
No

Other Business Services From Wise and Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)

Wise Account Types
Other Wise Services


Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Types
Other Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Services


WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Business LoansNoYes
Commercial MortgagesNoNo
Invoice FinancingNoYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesNoNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Wise vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Banking Basics

WiseZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Bank TypeChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionNo, unless money is held in assetsYes, up to £85,000
FCA Number900507671140
WebsiteWise WebsiteZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Wise or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) have better customer reviews?

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

Whereas, Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) scores 3.7 out of 5 based 9,921 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 54% are 5-star and 30% are 1-star.

Does Wise or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) have a better App?

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.

In comparison, Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)’s iPhone App is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 48,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 23,400 reviews.

Does Wise or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) have better business savings rates?

Wise offers the following types of business savings accounts: BlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity Fund with interest rates ranging from 4.67% to 4.67%. (AER)

In contrast, Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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