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Monese vs Tide Go

Compare Monese and Tide Go side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

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, …

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Tide Go

Tide Go

Best for sole traders

Tide Go is a quick-to-open business account aimed at UK sole traders.

Head-to-head comparison

Monese vs Tide Go
Feature Monese Tide Go
Monthly fee Free Free
FX markup 2.50% 0.40%
Savings APY - -
Currencies 3 2
Card network Mastercard Mastercard
Deposit protection Safeguarded (FCA-authorised e-money) Safeguarded (FCA-authorised e-money)
Regulators - -
Best for Best for newcomers without local credit history Best for sole traders
Markets & account

Pros & cons

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
Tide Go

Tide Go

Pros

  • Fast business onboarding
  • Invoicing and accounting links

Cons

  • Business-only
  • Safeguarded, not protected
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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Tide Go

Tide Go

Tide Go is a quick-to-open business account aimed at UK sole traders.

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