Nequi vs Brex.
Nequi (N75/100) and Brex (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 Brex №34 · 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 | Interbank | 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 | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Brex if…
SMB-business neobank built around corporate cards + spend management. Brex Cash uses partner-bank sweep (Choice Financial + Lead Bank + Citi) for FDIC pass-through up to $6M+. Y Combinator alumni; ~$12B valuation. The default for VC-backed US startups.
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 Brex won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Nequi won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Brex won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Brex won 1 of 2
Nequi vs Brex — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Brex better than Nequi?
Brex and Nequi are tied 3–3 across 12 dimensions under our v3 methodology. Composite scores: Brex 70/100 vs Nequi 75/100. The right pick depends on which dimension you weight most heavily.
Is Brex or Nequi cheaper?
Monthly fee — Brex: €0; Nequi: €0. Card FX markup — Brex: Interbank; Nequi: 3.00%. Brex 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, Brex or Nequi?
Brex 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 Brex and Nequi?
Brex 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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