SoFi vs Banco Inter.
SoFi (S79/100) and Banco Inter (B76/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. SoFi leads Banco Inter 3-2.
| B Banco Inter №16 · BACEN 76 /100 | S SoFi №07 · OCC 79 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 76 /100 | 79 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank BACEN | Full bank OCC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €250,000 BR.FGC | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 2 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | 8 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 2.8 ★ 1k reviews | 3.6 ★ 12k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.6 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Banco Inter if…
Brazilian full-bank digital pivot success story (since 2015). ~33M customers across Conta + Inter Invest + Inter Shop. Public on NASDAQ: INTR (formerly B3). Inter Shop (cashback marketplace) is a unique super-app feature in Brazilian neobanking.
Pick SoFi if…
Pick if you want the best US savings yield from an OCC-chartered bank with a clean account experience.
- Best for fees Tied
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Banco Inter won 2 of 3
- Best for ux SoFi won 2 of 2
SoFi vs Banco Inter — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Banco Inter better than SoFi?
Under our v3 methodology, SoFi leads Banco Inter 3–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Banco Inter 76/100 vs SoFi 79/100. SoFi is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Banco Inter or SoFi cheaper?
Monthly fee — Banco Inter: €0; SoFi: €0. Card FX markup — Banco Inter: Interbank; SoFi: Interbank. Tied across fee rows. See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Banco Inter or SoFi?
Banco Inter holds a Full bank licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. SoFi holds a Full bank licence under OCC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Banco Inter and SoFi?
Banco Inter operates in 2 countries; SoFi 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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