Found vs Kuda.
Found (F69/100) and Kuda (K60/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Found leads Kuda 4-3.
| F Found №39 · FDIC 69 /100 | K Kuda №50 · FCA 60 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 69 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.00% | 5.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | E-money inst. FCA |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | Safeguarded NG.NDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 2 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.0 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.6 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.6 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
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.
Pick Kuda if…
Largest Nigerian neobank by user count (~7M+). CBN microfinance bank charter — NDIC-insured but with the smaller microfinance-class ceiling. UK presence as Kuda Technologies adds GBP exposure for Nigerian diaspora customers. Free transfer limit (25/mo) is generous for the Nigerian market.
- Best for fees Found won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Found won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Kuda won 2 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Found vs Kuda — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Found better than Kuda?
Under our v3 methodology, Found leads Kuda 4–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Found 69/100 vs Kuda 60/100. Found is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Found or Kuda cheaper?
Monthly fee — Found: €0; Kuda: €0. Card FX markup — Found: 1.00%; Kuda: 5.00%. Found 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, Found or Kuda?
Found holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Kuda holds a E-money inst. licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Found is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Found and Kuda?
Found operates in 1 country; Kuda operates in 2 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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