Grasshopper vs Holvi.
Grasshopper (G72/100) and Holvi (H55/100), 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 Holvi 4-3.
| G Grasshopper №29 · OCC 72 /100 | H Holvi №61 · Holvi Payment Services Oy is authorised and regulated by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority 55 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 72 /100 | 55 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €9 /mo |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 1.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank OCC | E-money inst. |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | Safeguarded No DGS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 2 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.0 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.0 | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.2 |
| 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 Holvi if…
The Finnish + German SMB neobank with the deepest tax-return-ready bookkeeping integration in the Nordic + DACH region. Procountor (FI Steuerberater equivalent) + DATEV / Lexoffice (DE Steuerberater standards) integration depth is the structural differentiator versus Qonto / Finom. EMI-licensed under FIN-FSA; one of the longest-operating EU SMB neobanks (founded 2011, briefly BBVA-owned 2016-2022, now independent).
- Best for fees Grasshopper won 2 of 4
- Best for protection Grasshopper won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Holvi won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Holvi won 2 of 2
Grasshopper vs Holvi — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Grasshopper better than Holvi?
Under our v3 methodology, Grasshopper leads Holvi 4–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Grasshopper 72/100 vs Holvi 55/100. 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 Holvi cheaper?
Monthly fee — Grasshopper: €0; Holvi: €9. Card FX markup — Grasshopper: Interbank; Holvi: 1.00%. Grasshopper wins more fee rows (2 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Grasshopper or Holvi?
Grasshopper holds a Partner-bank licence under OCC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Holvi holds a E-money inst. licence under Holvi Payment Services Oy is authorised and regulated by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) as an Electronic Money Institution. Operating in Germany under EU PSD2 passporting. Customer funds are safeguarded under EMI rules — held in segregated accounts at credit institutions — and are NOT covered by the EU Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS, €100K ceiling) which applies to credit-institution licensees only. Holvi was acquired by BBVA in 2016 and operated as BBVA's Finnish SMB neobank arm until 2022, when it was sold back to independent ownership. Verified 2026-05.; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Grasshopper is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Grasshopper and Holvi?
Grasshopper operates in 1 country; Holvi 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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