Memo Bank vs TymeBank.
Memo Bank (M72/100) and TymeBank (T50/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Memo Bank leads TymeBank 6-1.
| M Memo Bank №31 · ACPR 72 /100 | T TymeBank №72 · SARB 50 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 72 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €449 /mo | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 0.50% | 2.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank ACPR | Payment inst. SARB |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 EU.DGS.FR | Safeguarded ZA.CODI |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.6 ★ 0k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.3 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Memo Bank if…
The French mid-market SME bank that fills the structural gap between Qonto (freelancer-and-SME-led, ACPR credit institution) and chartered legacy banks (BNP Paribas Business, Société Générale Business). Full ACPR credit-institution licence with DGS protection. Mid-market SME tier (€1M-100M revenue) is the target audience; API-first treasury + Pennylane integration is the SMB-tech moat.
Pick TymeBank if…
First South African full-bank digital launch (2018). Tyme Group's flagship product — the same operator behind GoTyme (PH). Pick n Pay + Boxer in-store card kiosks differentiate vs. all-app competitors. SARB-regulated full bank, CODI ZAR 100,000 cover. ~9M ZA customers.
- Best for fees Tied
- Best for protection Memo Bank won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Memo Bank won 2 of 2
Memo Bank vs TymeBank — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Memo Bank better than TymeBank?
Under our v3 methodology, Memo Bank leads TymeBank 6–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Memo Bank 72/100 vs TymeBank 50/100. Memo Bank is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Memo Bank or TymeBank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Memo Bank: €449; TymeBank: €0. Card FX markup — Memo Bank: 0.50%; TymeBank: 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, Memo Bank or TymeBank?
Memo Bank holds a Full bank licence under ACPR; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. TymeBank holds a Payment inst. licence under SARB; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Memo Bank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Memo Bank and TymeBank?
Memo Bank operates in 1 country; TymeBank 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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