Monzo vs Banco PAN.
Monzo (M78/100) and Banco PAN (B75/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Monzo leads Banco PAN 4-3.
| B Banco PAN №21 · BACEN 75 /100 | M Monzo №08 · Central Bank of Ireland 78 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 75 /100 | 78 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 3.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | €200 /mo |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank BACEN | Full bank Central Bank of Ireland |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €250,000 BR.FGC | €100,000 EU.DGS.IE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 2 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 | — |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Banco PAN if…
Brazilian full bank, BACEN-licensed since 1969 (digital pivot 2018). BTG Pactual majority owner since 2021. B3-listed. ~28M customers. FGC cover. Adds full-bank diversity to Nubank/Inter/C6 in BR; differentiates by payroll-deductible lending heritage.
Pick Monzo if…
Pick if you bank in the UK or Ireland and value the best budgeting tools in the category.
- Best for fees Monzo won 2 of 4
- Best for protection Banco PAN won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Banco PAN won 1 of 2
Monzo vs Banco PAN — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Banco PAN better than Monzo?
Under our v3 methodology, Monzo leads Banco PAN 4–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Banco PAN 75/100 vs Monzo 78/100. Monzo is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Banco PAN or Monzo cheaper?
Monthly fee — Banco PAN: €0; Monzo: €0. Card FX markup — Banco PAN: 3.00%; Monzo: Interbank. Monzo wins more fee rows (2 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Banco PAN or Monzo?
Banco PAN holds a Full bank licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. Monzo holds a Full bank licence under Central Bank of Ireland; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Banco PAN is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Banco PAN and Monzo?
Banco PAN operates in 1 country; Monzo operates in 2 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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