WeBank vs Cora.
WeBank (W76/100) and Cora (C51/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. WeBank leads Cora 5-0.
| C Cora №71 · BACEN 51 /100 | W WeBank №18 · CBI 76 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BACEN | Full bank CBI |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded BR.FGC | €500,000 CN.PBoC-DIS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Cora if…
Brazilian SMB neobank with the strongest working-capital credit-line product among BACEN payment institutions. Cora Crédito underwrites loans on bank-statement signal — same model as Mercado Crédito but without the marketplace-flow dependency. Free Conta PJ keeps customer-acquisition friction low; credit-line draws generate the revenue. Backed by ~$230M from Tiger Global, Greenoaks Capital, others. ~300K BR business accounts.
Pick WeBank if…
World's largest digital bank by user count (~400M Chinese customers). First CBIRC-licensed internet-only bank in China (2014). Tencent majority shareholder; deeply integrated with WeChat. China DIS cover.
- Best for fees WeBank won 1 of 4
- Best for protection WeBank won 2 of 2
- Best for reach WeBank won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
WeBank vs Cora — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cora better than WeBank?
Under our v3 methodology, WeBank leads Cora 5–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cora 51/100 vs WeBank 76/100. WeBank is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Cora or WeBank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cora: €0; WeBank: €0. Card FX markup — Cora: 1.50%; WeBank: 1.00%. WeBank 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, Cora or WeBank?
Cora holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. WeBank holds a Full bank licence under CBI; deposit guarantee per depositor: €500,000. WeBank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Cora and WeBank?
Cora operates in 1 country; WeBank 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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