Rho vs Cora.
Rho (R73/100) and Cora (C51/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Rho leads Cora 5-0.
| C Cora №71 · BACEN 51 /100 | R Rho №25 · FDIC 73 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 73 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BACEN | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded BR.FGC | $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 | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.6 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Cora if…
Brazilian SMB neobank with the strongest working-capital credit-line product among BACEN payment institutions. Cora Crédito underwrites loans on bank-statement signal — same model as Mercado Crédito but without the marketplace-flow dependency. Free Conta PJ keeps customer-acquisition friction low; credit-line draws generate the revenue. Backed by ~$230M from Tiger Global, Greenoaks Capital, others. ~300K BR business accounts.
Pick Rho if…
The mid-market US business banking platform that pairs a free FDIC-insured operating account with corporate cards and AP automation in one stack — multi-entity consolidation as a first-class feature. The deposit story (sweep up to $75M via Webster Bank + partner-bank network) is the structural anchor that distinguishes Rho from charge-card-led competitors (Ramp, Brex) where the deposit account is secondary or beta.
- Best for fees Rho won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Rho won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Rho won 1 of 2
Rho vs Cora — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cora better than Rho?
Under our v3 methodology, Rho leads Cora 5–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cora 51/100 vs Rho 73/100. Rho is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Cora or Rho cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cora: €0; Rho: €0. Card FX markup — Cora: 1.50%; Rho: Interbank. Rho 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, Cora or Rho?
Cora holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Rho holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Rho is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Cora and Rho?
Cora operates in 1 country; Rho 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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