K Bank vs Vivid Money.
K Bank (K78/100) and Vivid Money (V62/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Vivid Money leads K Bank 6-3.
| K K Bank №09 · KDIC 78 /100 | V Vivid Money №47 · Electronic money institution authorisation in Luxembourg; MiFID II investment firm licence in Netherlands; MiCAR authorisation for crypto-asset services 62 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 78 /100 | 62 /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 | Full bank KDIC | E-money inst. |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €50,000,000 KR.KDIC | Safeguarded EU.DGS.DE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 5 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 300 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.2 ★ 8k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.5 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick K Bank if…
Korea's first Internet-Only Bank to launch (April 2017) — predates Kakao Bank by three months. KT Corporation (Korea Telecom) is the largest shareholder, providing carrier-bundled distribution and ASEAN remittance corridors via Wirebarley. The cash-settlement counterparty for Upbit, Korea's largest crypto exchange — exposure to crypto-cycle deposit flows. Listed on KOSPI in 2024 after two shelved IPO attempts.
Pick Vivid Money if…
Pick if cashback on cards matters more than regulatory depth or rich product breadth.
- Best for fees Vivid Money won 1 of 4
- Best for protection K Bank won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Vivid Money won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Vivid Money won 2 of 2
K Bank vs Vivid Money — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is K Bank better than Vivid Money?
Under our v3 methodology, Vivid Money leads K Bank 6–3 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: K Bank 78/100 vs Vivid Money 62/100. Vivid Money is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is K Bank or Vivid Money cheaper?
Monthly fee — K Bank: €0; Vivid Money: €0. Card FX markup — K Bank: Interbank; Vivid Money: Interbank. Vivid Money 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, K Bank or Vivid Money?
K Bank holds a Full bank licence under KDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: €50,000,000. Vivid Money holds a E-money inst. licence under Electronic money institution authorisation in Luxembourg; MiFID II investment firm licence in Netherlands; MiCAR authorisation for crypto-asset services; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. K Bank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use K Bank and Vivid Money?
K Bank operates in 1 country; Vivid Money operates in 5 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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