Nequi vs GoTyme.
Nequi (N75/100) and GoTyme (G52/100), 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 GoTyme 3-2.
| G GoTyme №65 · BSP 52 /100 | N Nequi №20 · Full Colombian banking licence via Bancolombia parent 75 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 52 /100 | 75 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | 3.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BSP | Full bank |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded PH.PDIC | €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 | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick GoTyme if…
Joint venture between Tyme Group (South African digital-bank operator) and JG Summit Holdings (PH conglomerate). Fastest-growing PH neobank — ~6M customers in <4 years. Instant in-mall card-issuance via Robinsons Retail kiosks is a structural differentiator.
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 GoTyme won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Nequi won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux GoTyme won 1 of 2
Nequi vs GoTyme — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is GoTyme better than Nequi?
Under our v3 methodology, Nequi leads GoTyme 3–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: GoTyme 52/100 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 GoTyme or Nequi cheaper?
Monthly fee — GoTyme: €0; Nequi: €0. Card FX markup — GoTyme: 1.50%; Nequi: 3.00%. GoTyme 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, GoTyme or Nequi?
GoTyme holds a Payment inst. licence under BSP; 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 GoTyme and Nequi?
GoTyme 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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