Updated October 13, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

GoPay vs PagBank

Two accounts side by side: recorded fees, markets, regulation and platforms for GoPay and PagBank, from the same records as each review.
PagBank

PagBank

Higher score in this comparison

8.9/10

Where GoPay and PagBank differ

GoPay vs PagBank
CompareGoPayGoPayReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesPagBankPagBankReviewVisitVisit
Transfer feeFree 100 bank transfers/month; international transfer admin fee from Rp20.000Free (unlimited TED and Pix to any bank)
Monthly feeNot confirmedR$0 to R$75
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed5%
Currencies9Not confirmed
Free ATM withdrawalsNot confirmedR$0

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Key differences

  • Founded is lower at PagBank: 2006 vs 2016.
  • Support channels: only PagBank offers Chat.
  • Audience: only GoPay offers Teen.
  • Audience: only PagBank offers Business, Freelancer.

Our verdict on each

GoPay

GoPay takes a different path from a standard high street everyday account by keeping the focus on routine money management in one place. It is an everyday account for customers who want straightforward daily handling and who prefer to check coverage before choosing.

Read the full GoPay review

PagBank

PagBank suits Brazilian businesses and freelancers who want a free everyday account with instant Pix payouts and a savings option on the side.

Read the full PagBank review

Score breakdown

GoPay vs PagBank
AreaGoPayPagBank
CostNot confirmed8.6Cost score rests on BRL 0 to BRL 75 monthly charges, BRL 0 for cash withdrawals and 5% for card conversion.
Offer9.3Higher9.2Offer score rests on variable savings, Daily liquidity, redeem whenever you want and payouts to bank and wallet.
Trust8.48.8Higher

How they place

GoPay vs PagBank
RankingGoPayPagBank
Money transfer services975 of 156414 of 1564

Every fact side by side

GoPay vs PagBank
FactGoPayPagBank
AudienceTeenBusiness, Freelancer
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNo monthly fee
FeaturesNot confirmedFree ATM, Digital only, No credit check
Legal entityPT Dompet Anak BangsaPAGSEGURO INTERNET INSTITUIÇÃO DE PAGAMENTO S/A
HeadquartersIndonesiaBrazil
Founded20162006Lower
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centreEmail, Phone, Help centre, ChatCovers more

Money transfer

GoPay vs PagBank
FactGoPayPagBank
Delivery timeInstant for domestic transfers; about 15 minutes for international transfers to SingaporeWithin minutes: cross-border payouts cleared in minutes to Pix or a PagBank account; Pix transfers instant 24/7
Payout methodsBank, Cash pickup, WalletCovers moreBank, Wallet
Fee to send 1,000IDR 0R$0

Savings

GoPay vs PagBank
FactGoPayPagBank
Rate typeNot confirmedVariable
Minimum depositNot confirmedR$1
Access termsNot confirmedDaily liquidity, redeem whenever you want
Account kindNot confirmedEasy access

Where each stands against the rest

GoPay vs PagBank
FactGoPayPagBankMedian
Monthly feeNot confirmedR$0 to R$75at the medianR$0
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed5%highest quarter0.5%
Currencies9above the medianNot confirmed5

Median across 536 listed accounts.

Pros and cons

GoPay

Pros

  • Everyday account setup shaped around routine payments and regular money handling
  • Clear account structure that helps customers review functions with confidence
  • Practical option for customers wanting organised daily account activity

PagBank

Pros

  • Transfers to any bank are Free (unlimited TED and Pix to any bank), which covers both Pix and TED.
  • Cash access carries an allowance of BRL 0, so withdrawals do not add to the bill.
  • Payouts reach bank and wallet, and cross-border money clears in minutes to Pix or a PagBank account.

Cons

  • Currency conversion on the card costs 5%, which ranks 304 of 312 and sits above the site median of 0.5%.
  • The service is digital-only, as free atm, digital only and no credit check shows, so it suits people comfortable running money from an app.
  • Savings pay a variable rate, so returns can move.

Who each suits

GoPay

Who it suits

  • Customers seeking simple daily account handling
  • Customers reviewing routine account coverage with care

PagBank

Who it suits

  • Brazilian sole traders and small companies that bill and pay in Pix
  • Freelancers who want an everyday account with an easy access CDB alongside
  • Anyone happy to manage the account from a phone

Who should look elsewhere

  • Skrill, if a wallet outside Brazil fits better: its monthly fee is €0
  • Plazo ES, if a Spanish product suits you instead: its monthly fee is €0
  • PayPal Colombia, if a wallet for cross-border online payments is the job: its monthly fee is $0

Current offers

PagBank

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Taxa 0% para novos clientes (0% merchant rate on card readers): 0%

    New customers of the Conta PJ PagBank; card reader without rental fee

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Discount code

    Moderninha ProFit com 90% off (Super Max): R$ 83,88 à vista (12x de R$ 6,99)

    Super Max plan; promotional price valid under campaign terms

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

GoPay vs PagBank
CountryGoPayPagBank
BrazilNoYes
IndonesiaYesNo

Questions about each

GoPay

What does GoPay offer for everyday use?+

GoPay provides an everyday account for routine money handling and regular payments. Customers can use it to organise daily activity in one account setting. Customers should review the functions and coverage to confirm fit for daily needs.

Which customers does GoPay suit most?+

GoPay suits customers who want straightforward handling for daily payments and balances. It fits those who prefer a simple structure for regular routines. Customers should check that the coverage aligns with their usual needs.

PagBank

What does PagBank charge to hold an account?+

The monthly fee runs BRL 0 to BRL 75, and the account is built around no monthly charge. PagBank ranks 1 of 500 on monthly fee across the site, the site median is €0, and the top of the site range reaches €449.

Are Pix and TED transfers really free?+

Transfers to any bank are Free (unlimited TED and Pix to any bank), and the Pix transfer charge is BRL 0. Pix is instant around the clock, and cross-border payouts clear in minutes to Pix or a PagBank account, with payouts landing on bank and wallet.