N26 vs C6 Bank.
N26 (N85/100) and C6 Bank (C71/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. N26 leads C6 Bank 6-1.
| C C6 Bank №30 · BACEN 71 /100 | N N26 №03 · BaFin 85 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 71 /100 | 85 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 4.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank BACEN | Full bank BaFin |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €250,000 BR.FGC | €100,000 EU.DGS.DE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 24 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 400 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 2.9 ★ 1k reviews | 4.1 ★ 130k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick C6 Bank if…
Fastest-growing Brazilian neobank since 2018, ~30M customers. JP Morgan Chase invested in 2021 (40% stake) — adds international banking-as-a-service dimension via C6 Glob (USD account product). The Carbono tier (R$45/mo) is a structural mid-market premium positioned between free Nu Padrão and Itaú Personnalité.
Pick N26 if…
Pick if you want a German credit institution and a DE IBAN that every European employer recognises without question.
- Best for fees N26 won 1 of 4
- Best for protection C6 Bank won 1 of 2
- Best for reach N26 won 2 of 3
- Best for ux N26 won 2 of 2
N26 vs C6 Bank — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is C6 Bank better than N26?
Under our v3 methodology, N26 leads C6 Bank 6–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: C6 Bank 71/100 vs N26 85/100. N26 is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is C6 Bank or N26 cheaper?
Monthly fee — C6 Bank: €0; N26: €0. Card FX markup — C6 Bank: 4.00%; N26: Interbank. N26 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, C6 Bank or N26?
C6 Bank holds a Full bank licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. N26 holds a Full bank licence under BaFin; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. C6 Bank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use C6 Bank and N26?
C6 Bank operates in 1 country; N26 operates in 24 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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