Meem vs Cora.
Meem (M74/100) and Cora (C51/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Meem leads Cora 4-2.
| C Cora №71 · BACEN 51 /100 | M Meem №24 · SAMA 74 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 74 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | 2.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BACEN | Full bank SAMA |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded BR.FGC | €200,000 SA.SAMA-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 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.1 ★ iOS 4.2 · And 4.0 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Cora if…
Brazilian SMB neobank with the strongest working-capital credit-line product among BACEN payment institutions. Cora Crédito underwrites loans on bank-statement signal — same model as Mercado Crédito but without the marketplace-flow dependency. Free Conta PJ keeps customer-acquisition friction low; credit-line draws generate the revenue. Backed by ~$230M from Tiger Global, Greenoaks Capital, others. ~300K BR business accounts.
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.
- Best for fees Cora won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Meem won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Meem won 1 of 3
- Best for ux Cora won 1 of 2
Meem vs Cora — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cora better than Meem?
Under our v3 methodology, Meem leads Cora 4–2 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cora 51/100 vs Meem 74/100. Meem is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Cora or Meem cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cora: €0; Meem: €0. Card FX markup — Cora: 1.50%; Meem: 2.00%. Cora 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, Cora or Meem?
Cora holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Meem holds a Full bank licence under SAMA; deposit guarantee per depositor: €200,000. Meem is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Cora and Meem?
Cora operates in 1 country; Meem 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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