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Kroo vs Monese

Compare Kroo and Monese 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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Monese

Monese

Best for newcomers without local credit history

Monese earns its place as an entry account for new arrivals who cannot yet pass a traditional bank's checks, …

Head-to-head comparison

Kroo vs Monese
Feature Kroo Monese
Monthly fee Free Free
FX markup 0% 2.50%
Savings APY 4.10% -
Currencies 1 3
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 newcomers without local credit history
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
Monese

Monese

Pros

  • Open an account without a UK credit history or proof of address
  • Holds GBP and EUR with local account details
  • Fast app-based onboarding for migrants and expats

Cons

  • FX fees on the free plan are higher than peers
  • Safeguarded e-money, not deposit-guarantee protected
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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Monese

Monese

Monese earns its place as an entry account for new arrivals who cannot yet pass a traditional bank's checks, with multi-currency basics built in from day one.

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