Updated September 29, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team
Mox Bank vs N26
N26
Higher score in this comparison
Mox Bank
What sets them apart
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 0.001% | 0.3% to 1.5%Higher |
| Access terms | Interest credited daily to the Mox Account; savings balance usable for daily purchases | 100% flexible: deposit and withdraw any amount, whenever you want |
| Monthly fee | HK$0 | €0 |
| Deposit protection | Not confirmed | EU DGS up to EUR 100,000 |
Same on both: Rate type (Variable), Account kind (Easy access).
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Key differences
- N26 scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Founded is lower at N26: 2013 vs 2020.
- N26 is available in 20 more countries.
- Headline rate is higher at N26: 0.3% to 1.5% vs 0.001%.
- Support channels: only Mox Bank offers Community.
- Support channels: only N26 offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
Mox Bank
Mox Bank suits readers who want a digital-only account that credits interest daily and moves money across several currencies, not the highest savings rate. The monthly fee on the easy access account is HKD 0, transfers carry fees of HKD 0, and the savings rate is 0.001%.
N26
N26 suits people who want banking costs to stay flat and who move money across currencies often: the monthly fee is €0 and the currency conversion fee is 0%. It is aimed at expats, travelers, students and teens, and savings sit alongside the everyday account.
Score breakdown
| Area | Mox Bank | N26 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1 | 9.4HigherFees of €0 monthly and 0% to convert sit at position 1 of 500 and 1 of 312. |
| Offer | 8.9A variable savings rate of 0.001% and delivery in 20 seconds to 1 week keep the offer modest. | 9.5HigherAimed at expats, travelers and student, holding from 35 currencies, with a joint account, digital-only service and easy-access savings. |
| Trust | 8.1 | 8.5Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Mox Bank | N26 |
|---|---|---|
| Savings accounts | 559 of 1420 | 22 of 1420 |
| Money transfer services | 425 of 1564 | 11 of 1564 |
| Online banks | 190 of 402 | 9 of 402 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Mox Bank | N26 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | No monthly fee, Low FX | No monthly fee, Low FX |
| Legal entity | Mox Bank Limited | N26 Bank SE |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Germany |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Everyday accounts
| Fact | Mox Bank | N26 |
|---|---|---|
| Currency conversion fee | Not confirmed | 0% |
| Currencies | 17 | from 35 |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Expats, Travelers, Student, Teen |
| Features | Digital only | Free ATM, Joint account, Digital onlyCovers more |
| Local account details | Not confirmed | IBAN |
| Free ATM withdrawals | Not confirmed | €2 |
| Transfer fee | 0 remit fees on all global money transfers (Express Remit) from 2 July 2024 | Free: no extra charge for Wise-powered international transfers; MoneyBeam domestic transfers free |
Money transfer
| Fact | Mox Bank | N26 |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate markup | Not confirmed | 0% |
| Delivery time | 20 seconds to 1 week | Instant to 1 business day |
| Payout methods | Bank, Wallet | Bank, Card |
| Fee to send 1,000 | HK$0 | €0 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Mox Bank | N26 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 0.001%lowest quarter | 0.3% to 1.5%lowest quarter | 3.25% |
Median across 658 listed accounts.
Pros and cons
Mox Bank
Pros
- A monthly fee of HKD 0 on the account, with a no monthly fee and low fx pricing model.
- Transfer fees of HKD 0 on Express Remit transfers, paying out to bank and wallet.
- Interest is credited daily and the savings balance is usable for daily purchases.
Cons
- The savings rate of 0.001% sits far under the 3% common across the accounts compared here.
- The service is digital only, so everything runs through the app rather than a branch.
- Transfers can take 20 seconds to 1 week to arrive.
N26
Pros
- Deposits are protected through EU DGS up to EUR 100,000, with N26 Bank SE supervised by BaFin in Germany.
- The savings pot is easy access and fully flexible, so deposits and withdrawals happen in any amount, whenever you want.
- Support is broad for an app-based bank, running on email, chat and phone.
Cons
- The savings rate is variable and sits at 0.3% to 1.5%, below the 3% median across savings accounts on the site.
- Local payment details run on iban, so UK sort codes and US ACH numbers are not part of the standard setup.
Who each suits
Mox Bank
Who it suits
- People who want the same balance to cover daily spending and savings, with interest credited daily.
- Readers who send money abroad regularly and value transfer fees of HKD 0.
- Anyone banking entirely in an app across 17 currencies.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing a high savings rate, since AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito shows 21.59%.
- Readers who want more from a savings product: PayPal Colombia lists 3.3%.
- Plazo ES suits people who prefer a headline rate of 24.19% over daily crediting.
N26
Who it suits
- Expats, travelers, students and teens who want spending and savings in the same app, with from 35 currencies to hold.
- Readers who move money across borders, since transfers arrive in Instant to 1 business day and pay out to a bank account or a card.
Who should look elsewhere
- Pixpay FR, because its monthly fee of €3.99 suits readers who will put regular use through the account rather than those who want a fee-free everyday account.
- bunq Spain Bank Account, because a currency conversion fee of 3% suits readers banking mainly in euros and converting rarely.
Current offers
Mox Bank
Current offer
Bonus
Mission Bonus Rate: Up to 3.5% p.a. on deposit
Stacking missions; see Mission Bonus Rate Promotion (2026) Terms and Conditions
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Mox Payroll: 1.5% p.a. savings top up
Set payroll with Mox; see Payroll Transfer Promotion Terms and Conditions
Source, checked September 26, 2026
N26
Current offer
Bonus
1% travel cashback: 1% cashback for up to 12 months on qualifying Mastercard transactions outside the EEA, Switzerland and the UK
N26 Go and Metal customers only; enrolment required via in-app message, email or push notification; up to 12 months
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Mox Bank | N26 |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Greece | No | Yes |
8 of 22 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Mox Bank
What does Mox Bank charge to keep an account open?+
The account carries a monthly fee of HKD 0, and the pricing model is no monthly fee and low fx. That matches the €0 median monthly fee across the accounts compared here, which leaves the account among the cheapest digital banks to hold.
How much interest do I earn on Mox savings?+
The headline rate is 0.001% and the rate type is variable, so the return can move rather than staying fixed for a term. Interest is credited daily to the Mox Account, and the savings balance can be spent on everyday purchases. Readers shopping for yield should compare the 3% median here.
N26
What does N26 cost to keep open each month?+
The everyday account is free to run: the monthly fee is €0, and N26 sits at position 1 of 500 brands on that column. Spending, savings and support all sit in the same app, so holding the account costs nothing to maintain.
How much does it cost to convert or send money abroad?+
Foreign currency conversion costs 0%, and the exchange rate margin is 0%. The transfer fee is free: no extra charge is added to Wise-powered international transfers, and MoneyBeam domestic transfers are free. That keeps the cost of moving money abroad close to nothing.
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