WeBank vs Nomo.
WeBank (W76/100) and Nomo (N52/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. WeBank leads Nomo 4-1.
| N Nomo №68 · FCA 52 /100 | W WeBank №18 · CBI 76 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 52 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. FCA | Full bank CBI |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded GB.FSCS | €500,000 CN.PBoC-DIS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 2 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.2 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Nomo if…
Sharia-compliant digital bank — Boubyan Bank Kuwait digital arm via Bank of London + The Middle East (BLME, FCA-licensed). Cross-border GCC-UK money management. UK FSCS GBP 85K + Kuwait DPS via parent. Unique dual-passport structure.
Pick WeBank if…
World's largest digital bank by user count (~400M Chinese customers). First CBIRC-licensed internet-only bank in China (2014). Tencent majority shareholder; deeply integrated with WeChat. China DIS cover.
- Best for fees Tied
- Best for protection WeBank won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Nomo won 1 of 3
- Best for ux WeBank won 1 of 2
WeBank vs Nomo — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Nomo better than WeBank?
Under our v3 methodology, WeBank leads Nomo 4–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Nomo 52/100 vs WeBank 76/100. WeBank is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Nomo or WeBank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Nomo: €0; WeBank: €0. Card FX markup — Nomo: 1.00%; WeBank: 1.00%. Tied across fee rows. See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Nomo or WeBank?
Nomo holds a Payment inst. licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. WeBank holds a Full bank licence under CBI; deposit guarantee per depositor: €500,000. WeBank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Nomo and WeBank?
Nomo operates in 2 countries; WeBank 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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