Grasshopper vs TymeBank.
Grasshopper (G72/100) and TymeBank (T50/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Grasshopper leads TymeBank 4-1.
| G Grasshopper №29 · OCC 72 /100 | T TymeBank №73 · SARB 50 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 72 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 2.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank OCC | Payment inst. SARB |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | Safeguarded ZA.CODI |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.0 | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.3 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Grasshopper if…
The OCC-chartered US national bank for startups — the structural distinction from Mercury / Brex / Bluevine / Rho is that Grasshopper IS the bank. Direct FDIC cover at the chartered-bank level, multi-bank Cash Sweep extending to $25M. Free business checking with API access. The structural fit for US-incorporated startups wanting a real bank relationship rather than a partner-bank fintech.
Pick TymeBank if…
First South African full-bank digital launch (2018). Tyme Group's flagship product — the same operator behind GoTyme (PH). Pick n Pay + Boxer in-store card kiosks differentiate vs. all-app competitors. SARB-regulated full bank, CODI ZAR 100,000 cover. ~9M ZA customers.
- Best for fees Grasshopper won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Grasshopper won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux TymeBank won 1 of 2
Grasshopper vs TymeBank — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Grasshopper better than TymeBank?
Under our v3 methodology, Grasshopper leads TymeBank 4–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Grasshopper 72/100 vs TymeBank 50/100. Grasshopper is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Grasshopper or TymeBank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Grasshopper: €0; TymeBank: €0. Card FX markup — Grasshopper: Interbank; TymeBank: 2.00%. Grasshopper 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, Grasshopper or TymeBank?
Grasshopper holds a Partner-bank licence under OCC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. TymeBank holds a Payment inst. licence under SARB; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Grasshopper is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Grasshopper and TymeBank?
Grasshopper operates in 1 country; TymeBank 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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