Brex vs Finom.
Brex (B70/100) and Finom (F64/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Brex leads Finom 4-3.
| B Brex №34 · FDIC 70 /100 | F Finom №45 · DNB 64 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 0.70% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | E-money inst. DNB |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | Safeguarded EU.DGS.NL |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 7 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.5 ★ 8k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Brex if…
SMB-business neobank built around corporate cards + spend management. Brex Cash uses partner-bank sweep (Choice Financial + Lead Bank + Citi) for FDIC pass-through up to $6M+. Y Combinator alumni; ~$12B valuation. The default for VC-backed US startups.
Pick Finom if…
The EU SMB-focused EMI platform that solves the multi-country invoicing-plus-accounting-integration problem better than Qonto, Wise Business, and Revolut Business — local IBAN issuance across NL/DE/FR/IT/ES/PL plus native DATEV / Lexoffice (Germany) and Pennylane (France) integrations is the workflow win for SMBs operating across multiple EU markets. The freelancer-plus-SMB onboarding is structurally paved across entity types (sole trader, GmbH, SARL, BV, SAS, Sp. z o.o., S.R.L.), making Finom the structural fit for German freelancers and EU operators who need country-specific local IBANs without running multiple bank relationships.
- Best for fees Brex won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Brex won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Finom won 2 of 2
Brex vs Finom — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Brex better than Finom?
Under our v3 methodology, Brex leads Finom 4–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Brex 70/100 vs Finom 64/100. Brex is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Brex or Finom cheaper?
Monthly fee — Brex: €0; Finom: €0. Card FX markup — Brex: Interbank; Finom: 0.70%. Brex 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, Brex or Finom?
Brex holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Finom holds a E-money inst. licence under DNB; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Brex is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Brex and Finom?
Brex operates in 1 country; Finom operates in 7 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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