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Wise VS Unity Trust: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Wise or Unity Trust better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Wise and Unity Trust 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


Unity Trust Homepage
Unity Trust Homepage
 

Wise vs Unity Trust Trustpilot Reviews

WiseUnity Trust
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.24
Percent 5-Star Reviews83%61%
Percent 1- Star Reviews7%14%
Total Number of Reviews207,506255
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wise.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/unity.co.uk

Wise vs Unity Trust App Reviews

WiseUnity Trust
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews85,400No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of Android Reviews762,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/wise/id612261027
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

Wise vs Unity Trust Account Fees & Charges

WiseUnity Trust
Free Business Bank AccountNoNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNANA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree£6
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£6
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)0.42%14p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)2% / 1.75%50p per £100
Cheques (in/out)Unknown30p per item
CHAPS Payments Cost£25£28
SEPA Payments CostNo25p

Wise vs Unity Trust Business Savings Rates

WiseUnity Trust
Types of Business Savings AccountsBlackRock ICS Sterling Government Liquidity FundInstant Access, Fixed Term
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)4.67%2.77%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.67%5.10%
Minimum Savings Amount£1No
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Wise vs Unity Trust Account Opening Times

WiseUnity Trust
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
2 Working days7 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?NoYes
Current Account Switch ServiceNoYes

Wise vs Unity Trust Features & Account Types

Wise Account Types
Wise Features & Account Types


Unity Trust Account Types
Unity Trust Features & Account Types


WiseUnity Trust
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountNoYes
Business Credit CardNoNo
Business OverdraftNoYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableNoYes
Card TypeVisa/MastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyNo own branches but can use NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank locations

Wise vs Unity Trust Customer Support Options

WiseUnity Trust
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Wise vs Unity Trust Foreign Currency Accounts

WiseUnity Trust
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
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)

Other Business Services From Wise and Unity Trust

Wise Account Types
Other Wise Services


Unity Trust Account Types
Other Unity Trust Services


WiseUnity Trust
Business LoansNoYes
Commercial MortgagesNoYes
Invoice FinancingNoNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesNoNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Wise vs Unity Trust Banking Basics

WiseUnity Trust
Bank TypeChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionNo, unless money is held in assetsYes, up to £85,000
FCA Number900507204570
WebsiteWise WebsiteUnity Trust Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Wise or Unity Trust 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, Unity Trust scores 4 out of 5 based 255 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 61% are 5-star and 14% are 1-star.

Does Wise or Unity Trust 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, Unity Trust’s iPhone App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews. And it’s Android App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews.

Does Wise or Unity Trust 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, Unity Trust offers Instant Access, Fixed Term accounts with interest rates ranging from 2.77% to 5.10% (AER).

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