Chime vs C6 Bank.
Chime (C74/100) and C6 Bank (C71/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Chime leads C6 Bank 4-2.
| C C6 Bank №30 · BACEN 71 /100 | C Chime №23 · FDIC 74 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 71 /100 | 74 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 4.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank BACEN | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €250,000 BR.FGC | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 2.9 ★ 1k reviews | 4.0 ★ 25k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.4 | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick C6 Bank if…
Fastest-growing Brazilian neobank since 2018, ~30M customers. JP Morgan Chase invested in 2021 (40% stake) — adds international banking-as-a-service dimension via C6 Glob (USD account product). The Carbono tier (R$45/mo) is a structural mid-market premium positioned between free Nu Padrão and Itaú Personnalité.
Pick Chime if…
Pick if you want a fee-free US daily-banking account with FDIC pass-through coverage and 60k fee-free ATMs.
- Best for fees Chime won 1 of 4
- Best for protection C6 Bank won 1 of 2
- Best for reach C6 Bank won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Chime won 2 of 2
Chime vs C6 Bank — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is C6 Bank better than Chime?
Under our v3 methodology, Chime leads C6 Bank 4–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: C6 Bank 71/100 vs Chime 74/100. Chime is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is C6 Bank or Chime cheaper?
Monthly fee — C6 Bank: €0; Chime: €0. Card FX markup — C6 Bank: 4.00%; Chime: Interbank. Chime 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, C6 Bank or Chime?
C6 Bank holds a Full bank licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. Chime holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. C6 Bank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use C6 Bank and Chime?
C6 Bank operates in 1 country; Chime 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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