Nequi vs Conta Azul.
Nequi (N75/100) and Conta Azul (C45/100), 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 Conta Azul 5-1.
| C Conta Azul №83 · BACEN 45 /100 | N Nequi №20 · Full Colombian banking licence via Bancolombia parent 75 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 45 /100 | 75 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €89 /mo | €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 | Payment inst. BACEN | Full bank |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded BR.FGC | €50,000,000 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 | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.2 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Conta Azul if…
BR accounting-first platform with the longest operating history in the SMB accounting category (14+ years). Recently expanded into integrated banking via BACEN payment-institution licence — Conta Azul Conta as a workflow extension of the accounting platform. The structural fit for BR Contador-mediated SMBs where the accounting workflow is the operational anchor and banking is the bolt-on, rather than BHub's banking-first integrated approach.
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.
- 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 Conta Azul — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Conta Azul better than Nequi?
Under our v3 methodology, Nequi leads Conta Azul 5–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Conta Azul 45/100 vs Nequi 75/100. Nequi is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Conta Azul or Nequi cheaper?
Monthly fee — Conta Azul: €89; Nequi: €0. Card FX markup — Conta Azul: Interbank; Nequi: 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, Conta Azul or Nequi?
Conta Azul holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. 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. Nequi is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Conta Azul and Nequi?
Conta Azul operates in 1 country; Nequi 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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