Airwallex vs Cora.
Airwallex (A77/100) 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. Airwallex leads Cora 6-1.
| A Airwallex №14 · FCA 77 /100 | C Cora №71 · BACEN 51 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 77 /100 | 51 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 0.40% | 1.50% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FCA | Payment inst. BACEN |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 SG.SDIC | Safeguarded BR.FGC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 50 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.0 ★ 5k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Airwallex if…
The global multi-currency payments and operating-account platform with the broadest footprint in the SMB category — 23 currencies, local accounts in 10+ jurisdictions, local-account receiving in 60+ countries, multi-jurisdiction licensing (AU AFSL + MAS MPI + HKMA MSO + FCA EMI + US state money-transmitter), volume-based FX pricing, and issuing API for embedded card programmes. Structurally the most comprehensive cross-border AP / AR platform in the category, sitting between Wise Business (consumer-and-SMB cross-border) and Stripe (acquiring + payments) in the global-SMB stack. The embedded-finance API is the structural moat versus Aspire and Wise Business — marketplaces and SaaS platforms build payouts and card-issuing on Airwallex infrastructure rather than running multiple regional bank relationships.
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.
- Best for fees Airwallex won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Airwallex won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Airwallex won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
Airwallex vs Cora — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Airwallex better than Cora?
Under our v3 methodology, Airwallex leads Cora 6–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Airwallex 77/100 vs Cora 51/100. Airwallex is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Airwallex or Cora cheaper?
Monthly fee — Airwallex: €0; Cora: €0. Card FX markup — Airwallex: 0.40%; Cora: 1.50%. Airwallex 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, Airwallex or Cora?
Airwallex holds a Partner-bank licence under FCA; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Cora holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Airwallex is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Airwallex and Cora?
Airwallex operates in 50 countries; Cora 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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