Updated October 13, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

Moniepoint vs PagBank

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

PagBank

Higher score in this comparison

8.9/10

Where Moniepoint and PagBank differ

Moniepoint vs PagBank
CompareMoniepointMoniepointReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesPagBankPagBankReviewVisitVisit
Monthly feeNGN 0R$0 to R$75
Transfer feeFree for Moniepoint-to-Moniepoint transfers to the same BVN; NGN 50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of NGN 10,000 and aboveFree (unlimited TED and Pix to any bank)
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed5%
Free ATM withdrawalsNot confirmedR$0

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Key differences

  • Founded is lower at PagBank: 2006 vs 2019.
  • Moniepoint is available in 1 more country.
  • Support channels: only PagBank offers Chat.
  • Audience: only PagBank offers Freelancer.

Our verdict on each

Moniepoint

Moniepoint leans toward businesses first, so personal everyday banking sits beside merchant tools rather than apart. Moniepoint Inc runs a combined payments, banking and operations platform that serves business owners and their customers across African markets seeking unified daily money management.

Read the full Moniepoint 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

Moniepoint vs PagBank
AreaMoniepointPagBank
CostNot confirmed8.6Cost score rests on BRL 0 to BRL 75 monthly charges, BRL 0 for cash withdrawals and 5% for card conversion.
Offer9.29.2Offer score rests on variable savings, Daily liquidity, redeem whenever you want and payouts to bank and wallet.
Trust8.28.8Higher

How they place

Moniepoint vs PagBank
RankingMoniepointPagBank
Business bank accounts451 of 56316 of 563
Money transfer services1163 of 156414 of 1564

Every fact side by side

Moniepoint vs PagBank
FactMoniepointPagBank
AudienceBusinessBusiness, FreelancerCovers more
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNo monthly fee
FeaturesNot confirmedFree ATM, Digital only, No credit check
Legal entityMoniepoint Microfinance Bank LimitedPAGSEGURO INTERNET INSTITUIÇÃO DE PAGAMENTO S/A
HeadquartersNigeriaBrazil
Founded20192006Lower
Support channelsPhone, Email, Help centreEmail, Phone, Help centre, ChatCovers more

Money transfer

Moniepoint vs PagBank
FactMoniepointPagBank
Delivery timeNot confirmedWithin minutes: cross-border payouts cleared in minutes to Pix or a PagBank account; Pix transfers instant 24/7
Payout methodsNot confirmedBank, Wallet
Fee to send 1,000Not confirmedR$0

Savings

Moniepoint vs PagBank
FactMoniepointPagBank
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

Moniepoint vs PagBank
FactMoniepointPagBankMedian
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed5%highest quarter0.5%

Median across 377 listed accounts.

Pros and cons

Moniepoint

Pros

  • Combines payments acceptance, banking and operational tools in one platform.
  • Serves more than 20,000,000 business and individual accounts.
  • Provides expense cards plus accounting and book keeping support for firms.

Cons

  • Business centred design leaves less room for standalone personal banking.
  • African market focus limits relevance for people banking elsewhere.

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

Moniepoint

Who it suits

  • Business owners managing payments, banking and operations together
  • Individuals handling everyday transactions through business linked accounts

Who should look elsewhere

  • People seeking personal only banking outside African markets

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

Moniepoint

Current offer

  • Bonus

    Get instant cash back on transfers

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

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

Moniepoint vs PagBank
CountryMoniepointPagBank
BrazilNoYes
KenyaYesNo
NigeriaYesNo

Questions about each

Moniepoint

What does Moniepoint offer businesses and their customers?+

Moniepoint covers payment acceptance for merchants together with business and personal banking. It also provides operational tools such as expense cards and accounting and book keeping support. Business loans help owners finance inventory and expand.

Who uses Moniepoint?+

Moniepoint serves small businesses through to large companies and also serves their customers. It reports trust from more than 20,000,000 business and individual accounts. Thousands of people around the world rely on it to grow business activity.

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.

PagBank