CBL vs Metro Bank Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBL
Access your Commonwealth Bank account information and manage your finances on the go. View balances, transaction history, make payments, pay bills, and find branches. This secure service is available to existing online banking customers.
- View account balances and transaction history
- Make payments and move money
- Pay bills
- View statements
- Initiate stop payments
- Find branches and ABMs
- Receive account alerts
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Commonwealth Bank's Mobile Banking (CBL Mobile Banking) service goes everywhere you go so you can access your account information At Home. At Work. At Your Fingertips. CBL Mobile Banking app is a FREE service that is available to Commonwealth Bank Online Banking Customers. Features: • View account balances and transaction history • Make payments to your CB credit card • Move money between your CB accounts • Pay bills • View Statements • Initiate stop payments on cheques • Find CB branches and ABMs • Get Alerts and notifications about your accounts • And much more! CBL Mobile Banking is safe and secure. You are protected from unauthorized transactions in the CBL Mobile Banking app by the CB Online and Mobile Banking Security Guarantee. LEGAL When you select to install the CBL Mobile Banking app, you are consenting to any future updates or upgrades. Depending on your device operating system or user-initiated settings, these might be automatically installed. You are able to withdraw your consent by uninstalling the CBL Mobile Banking app from your device. For more information email us at cbcontact@combankltd.com or call us at 242-502-6159.
Metro Bank Authenticator
This app provides a secure and convenient way for Metro Bank Business customers to authenticate online banking actions. It replaces the need for a physical security device, allowing for quick verification of logins, payments, and account changes directly from your mobile.
- Authenticate online banking actions
- Secure login verification
- Approve new payment setups
- Confirm account changes
- Replaces physical security devices
- Convenient mobile authentication
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We believe that people come first, and that everyone deserves a great experience every step of the way – whether it’s on our app, online or face to face. We’re here to make your life (and your banking) easier, which is why we’ve created our Authenticator app for our Metro Bank Business customers. Need some help? Our Local Business Managers and Relationship Managers are on hand to support you and your business. Features: You can use this app to authenticate certain actions on your Metro Bank Business online banking, like logging in, setting up new payments, or making changes to your account. It only takes a few taps – and there’s no need to worry about finding your physical security device. Metro Bank’s Authenticator app is available for customers registered for Commercial Online Banking and Business Online Plus. Standard data charges from your mobile service provider may apply. Help and support: If you experience any issues downloading or registering the Metro Bank Authenticator app, please visit us in store or call us on 0345 08 08 500. Metro Bank PLC. Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 6419578. Registered office: One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA. We are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Metro Bank PLC is an independent UK Bank - it is not affiliated with any other bank or organisation (including the METRO newspaper or its publishers) anywhere in the world. "Metrobank" is the registered trademark of Metro Bank PLC. more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CBL at every 3 months against Metro Bank Authenticator's every 12 months. CBL also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 0%). Metro Bank Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CBL ships an update every 3 months, Metro Bank Authenticator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBL | Metro Bank Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Commonwealth Bank Limited | MetroBank |
Customer experience
CBL
Metro Bank Authenticator
In-app purchases
CBL
No in-app purchases
Metro Bank Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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