N26 vs Meem.
N26 (N85/100) and Meem (M74/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. N26 leads Meem 6-1.
| M Meem №24 · SAMA 74 /100 | N N26 №03 · BaFin 85 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 74 /100 | 85 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 2.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank SAMA | Full bank BaFin |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €200,000 SA.SAMA-DPS | €100,000 EU.DGS.DE |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 24 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 400 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 4.1 ★ 130k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.1 ★ iOS 4.2 · And 4.0 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Meem if…
Digital banking arm of Gulf International Bank — one of the first KSA digital-only banking offerings (launched 2014). Sharia-compliant by structure (profit-share rather than interest). SA Deposit Protection cover via the GIB licence. Distinguishes itself vs. stc Bank by depth of wealth-management access through the GIB private-banking heritage.
Pick N26 if…
Pick if you want a German credit institution and a DE IBAN that every European employer recognises without question.
- Best for fees N26 won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Meem won 1 of 2
- Best for reach N26 won 2 of 3
- Best for ux N26 won 2 of 2
N26 vs Meem — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Meem better than N26?
Under our v3 methodology, N26 leads Meem 6–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Meem 74/100 vs N26 85/100. N26 is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Meem or N26 cheaper?
Monthly fee — Meem: €0; N26: €0. Card FX markup — Meem: 2.00%; N26: Interbank. N26 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, Meem or N26?
Meem holds a Full bank licence under SAMA; deposit guarantee per depositor: €200,000. N26 holds a Full bank licence under BaFin; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Meem is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Meem and N26?
Meem operates in 1 country; N26 operates in 24 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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