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№02 · HEAD-TO-HEAD · Edition №08 · Updated 11 March 2026

Klar vs Stori.

Klar (K50/100) and Stori (S50/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Stori leads Klar 1-0.

Quick verdict Stori 1–0
Score 00 of 1
Fees 00 of 4
Protection 00 of 2
Reach 00 of 3
UX 01 of 2
Klar Stori
Banks compared 2 banks · 12 dimensions
K Klar 50/100 S Stori 50/100 + Add a third bank
Tally · who wins more rows12 dimensions compared
KKlar
05 tie · 7 loss
SStori
15 tie · 6 loss
Winner: Stori Closest gap: 1rowEdition №08
K
Klar №76 · CNBV 50 /100
S
Stori №77 · CNBV 50 /100
Score
Composite score Out of 100 50 /100 50 /100
Fees
Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) €0 Free tier €0 Free tier
FX markup Debit card abroad 2.00% 2.00%
Free FX / month EUR equivalent €0 €0
Free ATM Before fee kicks in
Protection
Banking licence Tier Payment inst. CNBV Payment inst. CNBV
Deposit guarantee Per depositor Safeguarded MX.IPAB Safeguarded MX.IPAB
Reach
Markets served Licensed jurisdictions 1 country 1 country
Crypto Coins available No No
Stocks & ETFs Self-directed No No
UX
Trustpilot Customer score
App store iOS + Android avg 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.3 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4
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Pick Klar if…

Klar №76

Mexican challenger neobank under SOFIPO licence (CNBV). Credit-card-led — competes with Stori for the underbanked-credit segment. SOFIPOs have limited IPAB cover compared to full banks (instituciones de banca múltiple).

Pick Stori if…

Stori №77

Mexican credit-card-first neobank. SOFIPO licence under CNBV. Mass-market underbanked focus (no minimum income requirement) — credit-line access is the structural differentiator vs. Klar. ~3M Mexican customers.

Best at a glance Axis-by-axis winner — ties skipped.
  • Best for fees Tied
  • Best for protection Tied
  • Best for reach Tied
  • Best for ux Stori won 1 of 2
Frequently asked

Klar vs Stori — FAQ

Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.

Is Klar better than Stori?

Under our v3 methodology, Stori leads Klar 1–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Klar 50/100 vs Stori 50/100. Stori is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.

Is Klar or Stori cheaper?

Monthly fee — Klar: €0; Stori: €0. Card FX markup — Klar: 2.00%; Stori: 2.00%. Tied across fee rows. See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.

Which is safer for deposits, Klar or Stori?

Klar holds a Payment inst. licence under CNBV; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Stori holds a Payment inst. licence under CNBV; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.

Where can I use Klar and Stori?

Klar operates in 1 country; Stori 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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