Chime vs Brex.
Chime (C74/100) and Brex (B70/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Chime leads Brex 3-1.
| B Brex №31 · FDIC 70 /100 | C Chime №22 · FDIC 74 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 74 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.0 ★ 25k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Brex if…
SMB-business neobank built around corporate cards + spend management. Brex Cash uses partner-bank sweep (Choice Financial + Lead Bank + Citi) for FDIC pass-through up to $6M+. Y Combinator alumni; ~$12B valuation. The default for VC-backed US startups.
Pick Chime if…
Pick if you want a fee-free US daily-banking account with FDIC pass-through coverage and 60k fee-free ATMs.
- Best for fees Tied
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Brex won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Chime won 2 of 2
Chime vs Brex — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Brex better than Chime?
Under our v3 methodology, Chime leads Brex 3–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Brex 70/100 vs Chime 74/100. Chime is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Brex or Chime cheaper?
Monthly fee — Brex: €0; Chime: €0. Card FX markup — Brex: Interbank; Chime: Interbank. Tied across fee rows. See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Brex or Chime?
Brex holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Chime holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Brex and Chime?
Brex operates in 1 country; Chime operates in 1 country. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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