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Wise VS Mettle: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Wise or Mettle better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Wise and Mettle 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
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Mettle Homepage
Mettle Homepage
 

Wise vs Mettle Trustpilot Reviews

WiseMettle
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24.6
Percent 5-Star Reviews83%81%
Percent 1- Star Reviews7%8%
Total Number of Reviews207,5063,418
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wise.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk

Wise vs Mettle App Reviews

WiseMettle
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.9
Number of iPhone Reviews85,40025,100
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of Android Reviews762,0008,890
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wise/id612261027
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mettle-business-bank-account/id1411976870

Wise vs Mettle Account Fees & Charges

WiseMettle
Free Business Bank AccountNoYes
Free Business Account Term LengthNANo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFreeNo
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)0.42%Free
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)2% / 1.75%£1.50 / £2.50
Cheques (in/out)Unknown50p
CHAPS Payments Cost£25£20
SEPA Payments CostNoNo

Wise vs Mettle Business Savings Rates

WiseMettle
Types of Business Savings AccountsBlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity FundSavings pot
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)4.67%1.46%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.67%1.46%
Minimum Savings Amount£1£10
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

Wise vs Mettle Account Opening Times

WiseMettle
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
2 Working daysFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?NoNo
Current Account Switch ServiceNoNo

Wise vs Mettle Features & Account Types

Wise Account Types
Wise Features & Account Types


Mettle Account Types
Mettle Features & Account Types


WiseMettle
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountNoYes
Business Credit CardNoNo
Business OverdraftNoNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableNoNo
Card TypeVisa/MastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyNone, online only

Wise vs Mettle Customer Support Options

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

Wise vs Mettle Foreign Currency Accounts

WiseMettle
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesNo
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesNo
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 Mettle

Wise Account Types
Other Wise Services


Mettle Account Types
Other Mettle Services


WiseMettle
Business LoansNoNo
Commercial MortgagesNoNo
Invoice FinancingNoNo
International PaymentsYesNo
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesNoNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesYes

Wise vs Mettle Banking Basics

WiseMettle
Bank TypeChallengerHigh Street/Challenger
FSCS ProtectionNo, unless money is held in assetsYes, up to £85,000 via NatWest
FCA Number900507121878
WebsiteWise WebsiteMettle Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Wise or Mettle 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, Mettle scores 4.6 out of 5 based 3,418 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 81% are 5-star and 8% are 1-star.

Does Wise or Mettle 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, Mettle’s iPhone App is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 25,100 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 8,890 reviews.

Does Wise or Mettle 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, Mettle offers Savings pot accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.46% to 1.46% (AER).

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