Nequi vs RappiPay.
Nequi (N75/100) and RappiPay (R50/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Nequi leads RappiPay 4-0.
| N Nequi №19 · Full Colombian banking licence via Bancolombia parent 75 /100 | R RappiPay №63 · PSP under Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia; bank-product layer is Davivienda 50 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 75 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank | Payment inst. |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €50,000,000 CO.FOGAFIN | Safeguarded CO.FOGAFIN |
| 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 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.2 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Nequi if…
Bancolombia's digital banking arm — Colombia's largest neobank by user count (~17M). Operates under the Bancolombia full-bank licence; FOGAFIN cover applies. Mass-market reach + Bancolombia ATM network. The default Colombian neobank for COP-resident readers.
Pick RappiPay if…
Embedded fintech wallet inside the Rappi super-app. Davivienda partnership provides the underlying bank licence — RappiPay itself is a PSP. Pan-LatAm distribution via Rappi (CO + MX + BR + CL + PE + EC). Strongest super-app distribution channel for retail banking in LatAm.
- Best for fees Tied
- Best for protection Nequi won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Nequi won 1 of 2
Nequi vs RappiPay — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Nequi better than RappiPay?
Under our v3 methodology, Nequi leads RappiPay 4–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Nequi 75/100 vs RappiPay 50/100. Nequi is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Nequi or RappiPay cheaper?
Monthly fee — Nequi: €0; RappiPay: €0. Card FX markup — Nequi: 3.00%; RappiPay: 3.00%. Tied across fee rows. See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Nequi or RappiPay?
Nequi holds a Full bank licence under Full Colombian banking licence via Bancolombia parent (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia regulated); FOGAFIN member, COP 50,000,000 cover per depositor. // TODO(verify).; deposit guarantee per depositor: €50,000,000. RappiPay holds a Payment inst. licence under PSP under Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia; bank-product layer is Davivienda (FOGAFIN member, full-bank cover). RappiPay itself does not hold a bank licence. // TODO(verify).; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Nequi is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Nequi and RappiPay?
Nequi operates in 1 country; RappiPay 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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