Nubank vs Discover Bank.
Nubank (N72/100) and Discover Bank (D60/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Nubank leads Discover Bank 8-1.
| D Discover Bank №51 · OCC 60 /100 | N Nubank №27 · BACEN 72 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 60 /100 | 72 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 4.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. OCC | Full bank BACEN |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded US.FDIC | €250,000 BR.FGC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 3 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 5 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 3.1 ★ 2k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.9 · And 4.8 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Discover Bank if…
OCC-chartered direct bank, integrated with the Discover Card network. Famous for zero foreign-transaction fees + 1% cashback debit. Fully FDIC-insured. The card-network-integrated alternative to Ally for travellers + cashback-driven readers.
Pick Nubank if…
Pick if you bank in Brazil and want the dominant local digital bank with full BACEN supervision.
- Best for fees Discover Bank won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Nubank won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Nubank won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Nubank won 2 of 2
Nubank vs Discover Bank — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Discover Bank better than Nubank?
Under our v3 methodology, Nubank leads Discover Bank 8–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Discover Bank 60/100 vs Nubank 72/100. Nubank is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Discover Bank or Nubank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Discover Bank: €0; Nubank: €0. Card FX markup — Discover Bank: Interbank; Nubank: 4.00%. Discover Bank 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, Discover Bank or Nubank?
Discover Bank holds a Payment inst. licence under OCC; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Nubank holds a Full bank licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. Nubank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Discover Bank and Nubank?
Discover Bank operates in 1 country; Nubank 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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