Updated September 28, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

Current vs Hakrinbank

Current scores 8.9 and Hakrinbank 9.6 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Current

Current

8.9/10

Hakrinbank

Higher score in this comparison

9.6/10

What sets them apart

Current vs Hakrinbank
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Headline rate0.25% to 4%4%
Minimum deposit$0.010SRD 100
Access termsSavings Pods accessible on demand in the mobile app, no notice period, up to three podsFree withdrawals at any time, including ATM cash withdrawal from the SRD savings account up to SRD 1,000 per day with the bank card; interest credited quarterly
Monthly fee$0SRD 0
Deposit protectionFDIC up to USD 250,000Not confirmed

Same on both: Rate type (Variable), Account kind (Easy access).

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Key differences

  • Hakrinbank scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.9.
  • Support channels: only Current offers Chat.
  • Support channels: only Hakrinbank offers Phone.

Our verdict on each

Current

Current is a set-aside account for a teen in the US who wants a pot they can reach from the phone. The minimum deposit is $0.01 and the variable rate runs 0.25% to 4%, so the pay on savings can move as the provider adjusts it.

Read the full Current review

Hakrinbank

Hakrinbank is a Surinamese bank whose easy-access savings account suits students and teens who want a variable rate of 4% for a monthly fee of SRD 0. Withdrawals are free at any time, and interest is credited quarterly to the savings balance.

Read the full Hakrinbank review

Score breakdown

Current vs Hakrinbank
AreaCurrentHakrinbank
Cost9.1Monthly fees on the easy-access account run at $0, transfers cost $0 - no bank transfer fees and conversion 3%.Not confirmed
Offer8.79.3HigherA variable 4% rate on an easy-access account, with a SRD 0 fee and a bank founded in 1936.
TrustNot confirmed9.9

How they place

Current vs Hakrinbank
RankingCurrentHakrinbank
Savings accounts27 of 142057 of 1420
Student, teen and kids accounts7 of 27314 of 273

What we checked

Current

  • current.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Hakrinbank

  • hakrinbank.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

Current vs Hakrinbank
FactCurrentHakrinbank
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNot confirmed
Legal entityFinco Services, Inc. dba CurrentHakrinbank N.V.
HeadquartersUnited StatesSuriname
FoundedNot confirmed1936
Support channelsChat, Email, Help centreEmail, Phone, Help centre

Everyday accounts

Current vs Hakrinbank
FactCurrentHakrinbank
Currency conversion fee3%Not confirmed
CurrenciesNot confirmed3
AudienceTeenStudent, TeenCovers more
FeaturesFree ATM, Digital only, No credit checkNot confirmed
Local account detailsUs ACHNot confirmed
Free ATM withdrawals$0Not confirmed
Transfer fee$0 - no bank transfer feesNot confirmed

Money transfer

Current vs Hakrinbank
FactCurrentHakrinbank
Delivery timeNot confirmedUp to 2 business days
Payout methodsNot confirmedBank

Where each stands against the rest

Current vs Hakrinbank
FactCurrentHakrinbankMedian
Headline rate0.25% to 4%above the median4%above the median3.25

Median across 658 listed accounts.

Pros and cons

Current

Pros

  • Deposits are covered by FDIC up to USD 250,000, which is the detail a new saver should check.
  • The stated audience is teen, and the account kind is easy access.
  • Pods open on demand in the mobile app with no notice period, so a set-aside stays flexible.

Cons

  • The 0.25% to 4% range has a low floor, so a pod can earn very little for stretches.
  • Support runs on chat, email and help centre, so there is no phone line for urgent questions.
  • Currency conversion costs 3%, which makes it a weak base for holding travel money.

Hakrinbank

Pros

  • Interest is credited quarterly and withdrawals are free at any time on this easy access account, with a daily cap on ATM cash using the bank card.
  • A variable rate of 4% sits above the 3% median across the savings accounts listed here.
  • Support runs by email, phone and help centre, and payments abroad arrive by bank transfer in Up to 2 business days.

Cons

  • The rate is variable, so the 4% on offer is not locked to a term and can move down.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with no live chat listed for quick answers.
  • It holds 3 currencies, which is narrow if you keep money in several currencies.

Who each suits

Current

Who it suits

  • A teen in the US starting to set money aside, since the stated audience is teen.
  • Anyone happy to manage saving in the app, since pods run on demand with no notice period.
  • US savers paid in dollars, with transfers moving over us ach.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Plazo ES, whose headline rate of 24.19% sits well above the 0.25% to 4% range here.
  • AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito, listed at 21.59% if a higher headline number is the goal.
  • PayPal Colombia, listed at 3.3%, for anyone shopping only on the headline rate.

Hakrinbank

Who it suits

  • Students and teens, per student and teen, who want a starter balance in Suriname.
  • Savers who prefer free withdrawals at any time to a fixed term or notice period.
  • People comfortable with a variable rate, since 4% is not guaranteed ahead of time.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Axi Card, if the priority is a headline rate of 21.59% rather than a savings balance.
  • Plazo ES, which lists a headline rate of 24.19% against 4% here.
  • PayPal Colombia, if you would rather hold a wallet balance, since its rate is 3.3%.

Current offers

Current

Current offer

  • Bonus

    1% cash back on eligible Build Card purchases: 1% cash back

    To earn Points you must receive at least one Eligible Payroll Deposit of at least $200 over a 35-day period and make Build Card purchases at retailers whose merchant code is in the selected categories in the app; points expire 365 days after they settle

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

Current vs Hakrinbank
CountryCurrentHakrinbank
SurinameNoYes
United StatesYesNo

Questions about each

Current

What does it cost to run a Current account?+

The monthly fee is $0 and the model is no monthly fee, so there is no standing charge to watch. Bank transfers are listed as $0 - no bank transfer fees. The cost that does apply is currency conversion at 3%, which matters if money is held or spent in another currency.

How do I move money in and out?+

Transfers run over us ach, so money moves through the US system. Bank transfers carry $0 - no bank transfer fees, and the minimum deposit is $0.01, so a small transfer is enough to open a pod and add to it later.

Hakrinbank

What interest rate does the savings account pay?+

The savings account pays 4% and the rate type is variable, so the figure can move up or down rather than being fixed for a term. The account is easy-access, per easy access, which suits people who want savings reachable while interest still accrues.

What does it cost to hold the account, and how much do I need to deposit?+

There is a monthly fee of SRD 0 on the account, and the minimum deposit is SRD 100 to open it. Both sit at the affordable end for a starter savings product, so a young saver can begin without tying up much money.

Current