Novo vs RappiPay.
Novo (N72/100) 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. Novo leads RappiPay 6-0.
| N Novo №28 · FDIC 72 /100 | R RappiPay №78 · PSP under Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia; bank-product layer is Davivienda 50 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 72 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 3.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Payment inst. |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | 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 | 3.0 ★ 1k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.5 | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.2 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Novo if…
The integration-first US business neobank. Boost is the structural feature: Stripe and Square payouts arrive 1-2 business days earlier than at any competitor, which materially shifts cash-flow timing for e-commerce sellers and agencies invoicing on net-30. The third-party app marketplace (~11+ named integrations including Wise for cross-border) is deeper than Bluevine, Mercury, or Found, and Middlesex Federal Savings has been the continuous sponsor bank since launch — uncommon stability in BaaS. Trade-off: $250K single-bank FDIC ceiling (no sweep), no yield product, and weaker multi-user permissions than Relay.
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 Novo won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Novo won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Novo won 2 of 2
Novo vs RappiPay — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Novo better than RappiPay?
Under our v3 methodology, Novo leads RappiPay 6–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Novo 72/100 vs RappiPay 50/100. Novo is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Novo or RappiPay cheaper?
Monthly fee — Novo: €0; RappiPay: €0. Card FX markup — Novo: Interbank; RappiPay: 3.00%. Novo 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, Novo or RappiPay?
Novo holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. 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. Novo is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Novo and RappiPay?
Novo 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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