Nubank vs Found.
Nubank (N72/100) and Found (F69/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Nubank leads Found 7-1.
| F Found №39 · FDIC 69 /100 | N Nubank №27 · BACEN 72 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 69 /100 | 72 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.00% | 4.00% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Full bank BACEN |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | €250,000 BR.FGC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 3 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | No | 5 coins |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | Yes |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | — | 3.1 ★ 2k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.7 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.6 | 4.8 ★ iOS 4.9 · And 4.8 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Found if…
The tightest 1099-workflow loop in US neobanking — deposit lands → user-defined percentage auto-routes to a Taxes Pocket → quarterly tax estimator computes the federal liability → in-app federal payment closes the loop. Plus and Pro tiers add APY (1.50% capped at $20K / 2.50% uncapped) and Pro layers in 1% cashback on a metal debit card. Sponsor bank migrated from Piermont Bank to Lead Bank in October 2025 — legacy customers should verify their rails have moved.
Pick Nubank if…
Pick if you bank in Brazil and want the dominant local digital bank with full BACEN supervision.
- Best for fees Found won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Nubank won 1 of 2
- Best for reach Nubank won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Nubank won 2 of 2
Nubank vs Found — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Found better than Nubank?
Under our v3 methodology, Nubank leads Found 7–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Found 69/100 vs Nubank 72/100. Nubank is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Found or Nubank cheaper?
Monthly fee — Found: €0; Nubank: €0. Card FX markup — Found: 1.00%; Nubank: 4.00%. Found 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, Found or Nubank?
Found holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Nubank holds a Full bank licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: €250,000. Nubank is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Found and Nubank?
Found operates in 1 country; Nubank operates in 3 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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