Cora vs Ualá.
Cora (C51/100) and Ualá (U49/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Ualá leads Cora 4-2.
| C Cora №71 · BACEN 51 /100 | U Ualá №81 · BCRA 49 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 49 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | 4.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BACEN | Payment inst. BCRA |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded BR.FGC | Safeguarded AR.SEDESA |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 3 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 6 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 2.4 ★ 5k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 |
| 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 Ualá if…
The default Argentine fintech card (~9M users in AR). Wilobank acquisition (2022) gave Ualá a full Argentine banking licence — converts the wallet to a chartered bank for AR depositors. Mexican + Colombian expansions via local subsidiaries. Argentine inflation-hedge yield (Rendimientos) is a near-mandatory product for ARS holders.
- Best for fees Cora won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Ualá won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Ualá won 1 of 2
Cora vs Ualá — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cora better than Ualá?
Under our v3 methodology, Ualá leads Cora 4–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cora 51/100 vs Ualá 49/100. Ualá is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Cora or Ualá cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cora: €0; Ualá: €0. Card FX markup — Cora: 1.50%; Ualá: 4.00%. Cora 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 Ualá?
Cora holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Ualá holds a Payment inst. licence under BCRA; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Cora and Ualá?
Cora operates in 1 country; Ualá operates in 3 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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