Coconut Review
Comprehensive review and analysis of Coconut's digital banking services
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2016
- Head Office
- United Kingdom
- Active Customers
- 100,000+
- Total Funding
- £5 million
- Employees
- 50+
- App Store Rating
- 4.4/5
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Integrated accounting
- Tax estimation
- Receipt scanning
- Expense categorization
- Invoice creation
- Real-time bookkeeping
Cons
- Limited traditional banking
- Business-only accounts
- Higher premium tier costs
- UK-only availability
Supported Countries
- United Kingdom
Fees
- Start Account Free
- Grow Account £5/month
- Professional Account £10/month
- Card Replacement £5
- Foreign Transactions 2% fee
Overview
Coconut has revolutionized banking for freelancers and self-employed professionals since 2016. Combining banking services with accounting tools, it offers a comprehensive solution for managing business finances and tax obligations.
Key Features
Banking Services
- Business current account
- Debit card
- Payment notifications
- Direct debits
- Bank transfers
- Mobile payments
Accounting Tools
- Expense tracking
- Receipt capture
- Invoice creation
- Tax estimation
- VAT calculation
- Income monitoring
Business Features
- Client management
- Payment tracking
- Cash flow insights
- Business reporting
- Multi-currency support
- Payment categories
Tax Management
- Self-assessment tools
- Tax estimation
- Expense categorization
- VAT tracking
- HMRC submissions
- Tax deadline reminders
Security Features
- Bank-level encryption
- Two-factor authentication
- Transaction monitoring
- Fraud detection
- Device management
- Secure messaging
Customer Support
- In-app chat
- Email support
- Knowledge base
- Community forum
- Accounting guidance
- Tax assistance
Verdict
Coconut excels in providing integrated banking and accounting solutions for freelancers and self-employed professionals. Their focus on tax management and expense tracking makes them particularly valuable for small business owners who want to simplify their financial administration.
While the premium tiers can be costly, the time saved on bookkeeping and tax preparation often justifies the expense. The main limitations are the UK-only availability and focus on business accounts, but for freelancers and self-employed professionals in the UK, Coconut offers an excellent combination of banking and accounting features.