bunq vs Klar.
bunq (b87/100) and Klar (K50/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. bunq leads Klar 6-1.
| b bunq №02 · DNB 87 /100 | K Klar №76 · CNBV 50 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 87 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 2.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank DNB | Payment inst. CNBV |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 EU.DGS.NL | Safeguarded MX.IPAB |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 30 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.2 ★ 22k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | — | 4.3 ★ iOS 4.4 · And 4.3 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick bunq if…
Pick if you travel constantly and want unlimited free FX with a Dutch licence — €3.99/mo for the Easy Bank tier.
Pick Klar if…
Mexican challenger neobank under SOFIPO licence (CNBV). Credit-card-led — competes with Stori for the underbanked-credit segment. SOFIPOs have limited IPAB cover compared to full banks (instituciones de banca múltiple).
- Best for fees bunq won 1 of 4
- Best for protection bunq won 2 of 2
- Best for reach bunq won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
bunq vs Klar — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is bunq better than Klar?
Under our v3 methodology, bunq leads Klar 6–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: bunq 87/100 vs Klar 50/100. bunq is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is bunq or Klar cheaper?
Monthly fee — bunq: €0; Klar: €0. Card FX markup — bunq: Interbank; Klar: 2.00%. bunq 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, bunq or Klar?
bunq holds a Full bank licence under DNB; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Klar holds a Payment inst. licence under CNBV; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. bunq is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use bunq and Klar?
bunq operates in 30 countries; Klar 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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