Brex vs Nomo.
Brex (B70/100) 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. Brex leads Nomo 5-1.
| B Brex №34 · FDIC 70 /100 | N Nomo №68 · FCA 52 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 52 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Payment inst. FCA |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | Safeguarded GB.FSCS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 2 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.2 |
| 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 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.
- Best for fees Brex won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Brex won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Nomo won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Brex won 1 of 2
Brex vs Nomo — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Brex better than Nomo?
Under our v3 methodology, Brex leads Nomo 5–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Brex 70/100 vs Nomo 52/100. Brex is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Brex or Nomo cheaper?
Monthly fee — Brex: €0; Nomo: €0. Card FX markup — Brex: Interbank; Nomo: 1.00%. 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 Nomo?
Brex holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Nomo holds a Payment inst. licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Brex is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Brex and Nomo?
Brex operates in 1 country; Nomo 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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