Kroo vs Wise - VaultCue
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Kroo vs Wise

Compare Kroo and Wise side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Kroo

Kroo

Best for interest on your balance

Kroo pays a headline rate of interest just for keeping money in your current account, which makes it a compel…

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Wise

Wise

Best for multi-currency and FX

Wise is the benchmark for cross-border money: the lowest published FX markup we track and genuine local accou…

Head-to-head comparison

Kroo vs Wise
Feature Kroo Wise
Monthly fee Free Free
FX markup 0% 0.43%
Savings APY 4.10% 3.39%
Currencies 1 40
Card network Mastercard Mastercard
Deposit protection FSCS up to 85,000 GBP Safeguarded (FCA-authorised e-money)
Regulators - -
Best for Best for interest on your balance Best for multi-currency and FX
Markets & account

Pros & cons

Kroo

Kroo

Pros

  • FSCS-protected UK bank paying interest on the current-account balance
  • No fees on spending or ATM withdrawals abroad
  • Shared group accounts for splitting bills

Cons

  • GBP-only with no multi-currency holding
  • Smaller feature set than the established UK challengers
Wise

Wise

Pros

  • Mid-market exchange rate with a transparent, low FX fee
  • Real local account details in 9+ currencies
  • Holds and converts 40+ currencies in one balance

Cons

  • Safeguarded e-money, not deposit-guarantee protected
  • No physical branch or overdraft
Kroo

Kroo

Kroo pays a headline rate of interest just for keeping money in your current account, which makes it a compelling FSCS-protected home for an everyday GBP balance.

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Wise

Wise

Wise is the benchmark for cross-border money: the lowest published FX markup we track and genuine local account details make it the account to hold foreign currency in.

Confirm current fees and rates on the provider's site. T&Cs apply.

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