Brex vs Found.
Brex (B70/100) and Found (F69/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Brex leads Found 3-1.
| B Brex №34 · FDIC 70 /100 | F Found №39 · FDIC 69 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 69 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 1.00% |
| 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 | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.6 |
| 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 Found if…
The tightest 1099-workflow loop in US neobanking — deposit lands → user-defined percentage auto-routes to a Taxes Pocket → quarterly tax estimator computes the federal liability → in-app federal payment closes the loop. Plus and Pro tiers add APY (1.50% capped at $20K / 2.50% uncapped) and Pro layers in 1% cashback on a metal debit card. Sponsor bank migrated from Piermont Bank to Lead Bank in October 2025 — legacy customers should verify their rails have moved.
- Best for fees Brex won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Brex won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Found won 1 of 2
Brex vs Found — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Brex better than Found?
Under our v3 methodology, Brex leads Found 3–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Brex 70/100 vs Found 69/100. Brex is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Brex or Found cheaper?
Monthly fee — Brex: €0; Found: €0. Card FX markup — Brex: Interbank; Found: 1.00%. Brex wins more fee rows (1 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Brex or Found?
Brex holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Found 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 Found?
Brex operates in 1 country; Found 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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