Cash App vs Maya Bank.
Cash App (C70/100) and Maya Bank (M50/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Cash App leads Maya Bank 9-0.
| C Cash App №31 · FDIC 70 /100 | M Maya Bank №79 · BSP 50 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /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 | Partner-bank FDIC | Payment inst. BSP |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | Safeguarded PH.PDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 2 countries | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | 1 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 1.6 ★ 50k reviews | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.7 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.5 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Cash App if…
The largest US peer-to-peer payments + neobank hybrid by user count (~50M monthly actives). Block-owned, public via NYSE:XYZ. Bitcoin-native — was the first major US fintech to integrate BTC buy/sell. Partner-bank model via Sutton Bank means FDIC pass-through, not direct charter cover.
Pick Maya Bank if…
Voyager Innovations digital bank arm — Philippines BSP digital banking licence (one of 6). Maya super-app heritage (formerly PayMaya, ~50M wallet users). Strongest super-app distribution among PH digital banks. PDIC cover.
- Best for fees Cash App won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Cash App won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Cash App won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Cash App won 2 of 2
Cash App vs Maya Bank — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cash App better than Maya Bank?
Under our v3 methodology, Cash App leads Maya Bank 9–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cash App 70/100 vs Maya Bank 50/100. Cash App is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Cash App or Maya Bank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cash App: €0; Maya Bank: €0. Card FX markup — Cash App: Interbank; Maya Bank: 2.00%. Cash App 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, Cash App or Maya Bank?
Cash App holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Maya Bank holds a Payment inst. licence under BSP; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Cash App is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Cash App and Maya Bank?
Cash App operates in 2 countries; Maya Bank 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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