Wio vs Nequi.
Wio (W77/100) and Nequi (N75/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Wio leads Nequi 3-2.
| N Nequi №20 · Full Colombian banking licence via Bancolombia parent 75 /100 | W Wio №13 · CBUAE 77 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 75 /100 | 77 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 3.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank | Full bank CBUAE |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €50,000,000 CO.FOGAFIN | €250,000 AE.DPS |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.0 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Nequi if…
Bancolombia's digital banking arm — Colombia's largest neobank by user count (~17M). Operates under the Bancolombia full-bank licence; FOGAFIN cover applies. Mass-market reach + Bancolombia ATM network. The default Colombian neobank for COP-resident readers.
Pick Wio if…
UAE-native digital full-bank, CBUAE-licensed since 2022. Backed by ADQ + Alpha Dhabi + Mubadala + e&. Instant onboarding via Emirates ID and a multi-currency core (AED + USD + EUR + GBP) make it the strongest local-licensed competitor to Liv. and Mashreq Neo. AE DPS cover under the new UAE Deposit Protection Scheme.
- Best for fees Wio won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Nequi won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Wio won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Nequi won 1 of 2
Wio vs Nequi — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Nequi better than Wio?
Under our v3 methodology, Wio leads Nequi 3–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Nequi 75/100 vs Wio 77/100. Wio is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Nequi or Wio cheaper?
Monthly fee — Nequi: €0; Wio: €0. Card FX markup — Nequi: 3.00%; Wio: Interbank. Wio 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, Nequi or Wio?
Nequi holds a Full bank licence under Full Colombian banking licence via Bancolombia parent (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia regulated); FOGAFIN member, COP 50,000,000 cover per depositor. // TODO(verify).; deposit guarantee per depositor: €50,000,000. Wio holds a Full bank licence under CBUAE; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. Nequi is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Nequi and Wio?
Nequi operates in 1 country; Wio 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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