Novo vs Anna.
Novo (N72/100) and Anna (A58/100), 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 Anna 3-2.
| A Anna №57 · FCA 58 /100 | N Novo №28 · FDIC 72 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 58 /100 | 72 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | £11 /mo | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | E-money inst. FCA | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded GB.FSCS | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.6 ★ 6k reviews | 3.0 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.6 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Anna if…
The design-led mobile-first UK SMB neobank — Anna positions itself versus Tide as the friendlier UX with a focus on solo founders and freelancers. The Self Assessment + Corporation Tax filing tools are the structural differentiator versus Tide at the UK freelance tier. FCA-authorised EMI — funds safeguarded, NOT FSCS-protected (same structural trade-off as Tide).
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.
- Best for fees Novo won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Novo won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Anna won 2 of 2
Novo vs Anna — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Anna better than Novo?
Under our v3 methodology, Novo leads Anna 3–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Anna 58/100 vs Novo 72/100. Novo is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Anna or Novo cheaper?
Monthly fee — Anna: £11; Novo: €0. Card FX markup — Anna: Interbank; Novo: Interbank. 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, Anna or Novo?
Anna holds a E-money inst. licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Novo holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Novo is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Anna and Novo?
Anna operates in 1 country; Novo 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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