Neobank comparison
Compare Monese and Starling Bank side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.
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, …
Best for business banking
Starling is the most complete UK bank account on this list: free abroad, FSCS protected, and with a business …
| Feature | Monese | Starling Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | Free | Free |
| FX markup | 2.50% | 0% |
| Savings APY | - | 3.25% |
| Currencies | 3 | 3 |
| Card network | Mastercard | Mastercard |
| Deposit protection | Safeguarded (FCA-authorised e-money) | FSCS up to 85,000 GBP |
| Regulators | - | - |
| Best for | Best for newcomers without local credit history | Best for business banking |
| Markets & account | ||
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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Starling Bank
Starling is the most complete UK bank account on this list: free abroad, FSCS protected, and with a business account that punches far above its price.
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