Monzo vs Brex.
Monzo (M78/100) and Brex (B70/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Monzo leads Brex 4-3.
| B Brex №34 · FDIC 70 /100 | M Monzo №08 · Central Bank of Ireland 78 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 78 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | €200 /mo |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Full bank Central Bank of Ireland |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €100,000 EU.DGS.IE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 2 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | — |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Brex if…
SMB-business neobank built around corporate cards + spend management. Brex Cash uses partner-bank sweep (Choice Financial + Lead Bank + Citi) for FDIC pass-through up to $6M+. Y Combinator alumni; ~$12B valuation. The default for VC-backed US startups.
Pick Monzo if…
Pick if you bank in the UK or Ireland and value the best budgeting tools in the category.
- Best for fees Monzo won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Brex won 1 of 2
Monzo vs Brex — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Brex better than Monzo?
Under our v3 methodology, Monzo leads Brex 4–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Brex 70/100 vs Monzo 78/100. Monzo is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Brex or Monzo cheaper?
Monthly fee — Brex: €0; Monzo: €0. Card FX markup — Brex: Interbank; Monzo: Interbank. Monzo 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, Brex or Monzo?
Brex holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Monzo holds a Full bank licence under Central Bank of Ireland; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Brex and Monzo?
Brex operates in 1 country; Monzo operates in 2 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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