SoFi vs Cora.
SoFi (S79/100) 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. SoFi leads Cora 7-0.
| C Cora №71 · BACEN 51 /100 | S SoFi №07 · OCC 79 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 79 /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 | Full bank OCC |
| 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 | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 3.6 ★ 12k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · 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 SoFi if…
Pick if you want the best US savings yield from an OCC-chartered bank with a clean account experience.
- Best for fees SoFi won 1 of 4
- Best for protection SoFi won 2 of 2
- Best for reach SoFi won 1 of 3
- Best for ux SoFi won 2 of 2
SoFi vs Cora — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cora better than SoFi?
Under our v3 methodology, SoFi leads Cora 7–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cora 51/100 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 Cora or SoFi cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cora: €0; SoFi: €0. Card FX markup — Cora: 1.50%; SoFi: Interbank. SoFi 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 SoFi?
Cora holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. SoFi holds a Full bank licence under OCC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. SoFi is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Cora and SoFi?
Cora operates in 1 country; 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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