Updated October 13, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

Nu Mexico vs Up

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

Up

Higher score in this comparison

9.4/10

Nu Mexico vs Up: the differences

Nu Mexico vs Up
CompareNu MexicoNu MexicoReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesUpUpReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives
Monthly feeMX$0A$0
Transfer feeFree: SPEI transfers, no commissionFree for domestic Pay Anyone transfers, BPAY and direct debits; international transfers sent via Wise
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed0%
Free ATM withdrawalsNot confirmedA$0

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Key differences

  • Support channels: only Nu Mexico offers Community.
  • Support channels: only Up offers Email.
  • Pricing model: only Up offers Low FX.
  • Features: only Nu Mexico offers Digital only.
  • Features: only Up offers Free ATM, Joint account.

Our verdict on each

Nu Mexico

Nu Mexico offers an everyday account built around Cajitas Nu for organising money alongside routine spending. The service provides easy-access savings with a structured option for money set apart and appeals to people who prefer managing finances through a digital channel in Mexico.

Read the full Nu Mexico review

Up

Up suits anyone who wants an everyday Australian account that charges no monthly fee and no currency conversion fee. The monthly fee is AUD 0, the currency conversion fee is 0%, and the account is provided by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, with a variable rate on balances.

Read the full Up review

Score breakdown

Nu Mexico vs Up
AreaNu MexicoUp
Cost9.39.4HigherCash withdrawals are free within the allowance of AUD 0 and the minimum deposit is AUD 0, so running costs stay low.
Offer9.8Higher9.2Built for travelers, with help on chat, phone and email and an Australian Credit Licence, 237879.
Trust8.2Not confirmed

How they place

Nu Mexico vs Up
RankingNu MexicoUp
Savings accounts1276 of 1420110 of 1420

Every fact side by side

Nu Mexico vs Up
FactNu MexicoUp
AudienceNot confirmedTravelers
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNo monthly fee, Low FXCovers more
FeaturesDigital onlyFree ATM, Joint account
Legal entityNubank S.A., Institucion de Banca MultipleBendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
HeadquartersMexicoAustralia
Founded2019Not confirmed
Support channelsChat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityChat, Phone, Email, Help centre

Savings

Nu Mexico vs Up
FactNu MexicoUp
Headline rate6.5% to 13%Not confirmed
Rate typeFixedVariable
Minimum depositMX$0.010A$0
Access termsCajitas Nu pay daily yield and stay available 24/7; optional frozen savings of 7, 28, 90 or 180 daysOn-demand easy access via the Up app; interest activates after 5 eligible card purchases in a month, no deposit required
Account kindEasy accessEasy access

Where each stands against the rest

Nu Mexico vs Up
FactNu MexicoUpMedian
Currency conversion feeNot confirmed0%below the median0.5%

Median across 377 listed accounts.

Pros and cons

Nu Mexico

Pros

  • Everyday account that organises money through savings pots
  • Accessible savings paired with optional frozen savings structure

Up

Pros

  • No monthly charge on the everyday account: AUD 0.
  • No currency conversion fee: 0%.
  • Joint accounts and free cash machine withdrawals are both on the free atm and joint account list.

Cons

  • Interest activates only after a set number of eligible card purchases in a month, so a balance must see card spending first.
  • The account kind is easy access with a variable rate, so a fixed-rate term is not part of the deal.

Who each suits

Nu Mexico

Who it suits

  • People who prefer digital management for routine money
  • People who like separate pots for everyday goals

Up

Who it suits

  • People in Australia who want a current account with AUD 0 a month and 0% on currency conversion.
  • The travellers Up is aimed at, since its listed audience is travelers.
  • Pairs who want to share one account, as a joint account appears under free atm and joint account.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who want a euro account rather than an Australian one, since €0 a month at XTB and €0 at AXI Card Tarjeta y Credito sit outside Up's Australian base.
  • Anyone focused mainly on moving money rather than holding a bank balance, where Skrill charges €0 a month.

Current offers

Nu Mexico

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Cinepolis 2x1 with the Nu credit card: 2x1 (buy one ticket, get one free) at Cinepolis

    Exclusive promo for Nu credit card holders, listed as a limited-time Mastercard benefit on the promotions page

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Up

Current offer

  • Bonus

    Sign up & SCORE $10 with code UPYEAH10: $10 AUD

    Code must be used at sign-up via the Up app; offer only applies to individuals opening a new Up Everyday Account

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

Nu Mexico vs Up
CountryNu MexicoUp
AustraliaNoYes
MexicoYesNo

Questions about each

Nu Mexico

What does Nu Mexico offer for everyday banking?+

Nu Mexico provides an account for routine use that includes easy-access savings for organising money. It combines accessible pots with a structured option for money set apart. The experience focuses on digital management for spending and saving together.

Who is Nu Mexico designed for?+

Nu Mexico appeals to people who want banking and savings in one digital place. It attracts those who value organised pots for plans and routine costs. Check whether flexible access with added structure matches your habits.

Up

What does it cost to hold an Up account?+

Up charges a monthly fee of AUD 0 on the everyday account, and the currency conversion fee is 0%. The minimum deposit is AUD 0. Domestic Pay Anyone transfers, BPAY and direct debits are free, while international transfers are sent through Wise.

Who provides the account and what licence is behind it?+

The account comes from Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, which is based in Australia, AU. Up also holds an Australian Credit Licence, 237879, and an Australian Financial Services Licence in Australia.