Nequi vs Bluevine.
Nequi (N75/100) and Bluevine (B70/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. A close tie.
| B Bluevine №35 · FDIC 70 /100 | N Nequi №20 · Full Colombian banking licence via Bancolombia parent 75 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 75 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 2.00% | 3.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Full bank |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €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 | 4.5 ★ 10k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Bluevine if…
US business-checking-led neobank with the deepest sweep-extended FDIC of the US partner-bank category — $3M via Coastal Community Bank + a 17-bank sweep network. Premier tier ($95/mo waivable) pays 3.0% APY uncapped on all balances, structurally distinct from Mercury (Treasury yield via brokerage) or Novo ($250K single-bank only). Bluevine Line of Credit (up to $250K) and an invitation-only Cashback Mastercard (1.5% unlimited, launched June 2024) sit alongside the checking product.
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 Bluevine won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Nequi won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Bluevine won 2 of 2
Nequi vs Bluevine — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Bluevine better than Nequi?
Bluevine and Nequi are tied 3–3 across 12 dimensions under our v3 methodology. Composite scores: Bluevine 70/100 vs Nequi 75/100. The right pick depends on which dimension you weight most heavily.
Is Bluevine or Nequi cheaper?
Monthly fee — Bluevine: €0; Nequi: €0. Card FX markup — Bluevine: 2.00%; Nequi: 3.00%. Bluevine 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, Bluevine or Nequi?
Bluevine holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. 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 Bluevine and Nequi?
Bluevine 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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