TSB business bank account comparison and review

TSB is a well-known banking name on the British high street, but how does its business account shape up?

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TSB business current account update

TSB is only accepting business current account applications from existing customers at this time. If you don’t already have a TSB account, TSB won’t be able to accept your application for a business current account. If you submitted an application before 20 September 2024, it will be progressed and TSB will be in touch. If you’re still interested in business bank accounts, check out our comparison of business bank accounts in the UK 2024.

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Offers fee-free business banking for the first 30 months
No longer accepts applications for business credit cards

TSB is a high street bank in the UK that was formerly part of the Lloyds Banking Group and is now owned by Spanish financial group Sabadell. TSB offers a range of banking products to its customers, which includes a business account. We picked it as the best high street business bank account because of the extra support it offers as well as its long introductory fee-free period.

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TSB Business Plus Account
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£5 per month (waived if balance stays in credit and averages over £10,000)
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Branch, online, app & phone
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TSB – Business Instant Access
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1.35% AER variable
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£1 - £4,999
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What types of business account are on offer and what are the fees?

TSB offers one type of business account, called Business Plus. When you switch to TSB, you won’t pay any account maintenance fees for 30 months if you keep your account within your agreed limits and avoid being overdrawn without an arranged overdraft.

After this free period, you’ll be transferred onto a standard tariff, which includes a monthly fee. But it’s worth noting that if your business account balance averages above £10,000 over the course of a month, you won’t be charged the fee for that month.

On the standard tariff there are also some small charges for cheques and cash. But direct debits, other electronic payments and ATM withdrawals are all still free.

What are the features of Business Plus?

  • Internet and mobile banking. Manage your account 24/7 online or via the TSB business banking mobile app. You can check balances and make payments to existing payees in the app, though you’ll need to log in to Internet banking to set up standing orders or add new payees.
  • Branch network. TSB currently operates around 220 branches across England, Scotland and Wales, which you can visit to complete banking transactions or speak to a member of staff in-person. You can also deposit cash and cheques at 11,500 Post Office branches.
  • Free debit card. The card is free to apply for and receive (with no annual fee), plus free to spend on and use for cash withdrawals at ATMs in the UK.
  • Square Reader. This lets you take chip and PIN or contactless payments on the go from your customers. You can get a free Square reader and enjoy zero fees on up to £5,000 of sales, or get 30% off a Square Terminal for easy in-store or mobile payments.
  • Integrations. Although not expressly promoted by TSB, accounting software Xero, Quickbooks and Sage all say they can integrate with this business bank account.
  • Expert support. Enjoy 12 months of free access to Enterprise Nation for tailored advice from industry experts.
  • Savings account option. TSB offers the option of opening an interest-paying savings account alongside the Business Plus account.

TSB Business Marketplace

As well as Square and Enterprise Nation, TSB offers deals with other selected partners, including:

  • Superscript insurance. Business current account customers get free legal protection, including a 24/7 legal and tax advice helpline, when they take out insurance with Superscript.
  • Ember accounting and digital tax service. New Ember customers can sign up and get 20% off the first 12 months when paying monthly.
  • Funding Options. You can apply for finance through Funding Options without affecting your credit score.
  • What about international banking?

    You can make international payments from the Business Plus account, but it doesn’t really have any other international banking services or offer a linked euro or dollar account.

    The business debit card is operated by Visa, so it can be used by cardholders to make payments anywhere in the world that Visa is accepted.

    TSB business account customer reviews

    In our independent 2025 customer satisfaction survey, 83% of TSB’s users said they’d recommend the brand to a friend. Here’s what some of those TSB business customers had to say in our survey:

    “Always a person to speak to and not a call centre.”

    “They are great and very reliable.”

    “Easy to use and do everything online.”

    On the Apple App Store, TSB’s business banking app scored 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 520,000 reviews. On the Google Play Store, the app scored 4.6 out of 5 stars, from more than 235,000 reviews (April 2025).

    On the reviews platform Trustpilot, TSB has a score of 4.3 out of 5 – classed as “Excellent” – based on more than 26,000 reviews of the bank as a whole (last updated April 2025).

    Pros and cons of TSB business banking

    Pros

    • Branch network for in-person visits
    • Internet and mobile banking
    • Free business debit card
    • Ability to request payments via text message, email and WhatsApp.
    • Free Square Reader or discounted Terminal to take customer payments
    • Integrations with accounting software available
    • Linked savings account option

    Cons

    • Business credit cards are no longer available with this account
    • No free tools to help with account reporting or invoices

    Customer service information for TSB

    Email support
    Telephone support
    In-app or live chat
    Contact form
    Branch support

    The verdict: Is a TSB business account worth it?

    Although it’s a high street bank, TSB only offers the one business account, but it is a pretty decent option. You can bank online, by mobile or in-branch, and have the option of a free or discounted Square card reader or terminal to take customer payments. There’s not much in the way of reporting or invoicing tools, like you get with some of the digital-only business accounts (unless you pay), but you can link up to software such as Xero and QuickBooks.

    Get started by visiting TSB’s website and sign up for an account. If you have read this review and decided that TSB’s account is not for you, you can also compare other business bank accounts on the market.

    How to contact TSB

    By telephone:
    0345 835 3858 – lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

    Website live chat:
    The automated chat service is available 24/7, then the live chat is staffed by customer support advisers from 9am to 4:30pm on Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

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