Updated October 14, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

PagBank vs ubank

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

PagBank

Higher score in this comparison

8.9/10

What sets them apart

PagBank vs ubank
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Monthly feeR$0 to R$75Not confirmed
Currency conversion fee5%Not confirmed
Free ATM withdrawalsR$0Not confirmed
Transfer feeFree (unlimited TED and Pix to any bank)Not confirmed

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Our verdict on each

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

ubank

Ubank lists goal-oriented savings, Autosave, savings accounts and Shared Save accounts.

Read the full ubank review

Score breakdown

PagBank vs ubank
AreaPagBankubank
Cost8.6Cost score rests on BRL 0 to BRL 75 monthly charges, BRL 0 for cash withdrawals and 5% for card conversion.Not confirmed
Offer9.2Offer score rests on variable savings, Daily liquidity, redeem whenever you want and payouts to bank and wallet.Not confirmed
Trust8.8Not confirmed

How they place

PagBank vs ubank
RankingPagBankubank
Savings accounts28 of 14201317 of 1420

Every fact side by side

PagBank vs ubank
FactPagBankubank
AudienceBusiness, FreelancerNot confirmed
Pricing modelNo monthly feeNot confirmed
FeaturesFree ATM, Digital only, No credit checkNot confirmed
Legal entityPAGSEGURO INTERNET INSTITUIÇÃO DE PAGAMENTO S/ANational Australia Bank
HeadquartersBrazilAustralia
Founded2006Lower2008
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, ChatNot confirmed

Savings

PagBank vs ubank
FactPagBankubank
Rate typeVariableNot confirmed
Minimum depositR$1Not confirmed
Access termsDaily liquidity, redeem whenever you wantNot confirmed
Account kindEasy accessEasy access

Money transfer

PagBank vs ubank
FactPagBankubank
Delivery timeWithin minutes: cross-border payouts cleared in minutes to Pix or a PagBank account; Pix transfers instant 24/7Not confirmed
Payout methodsBank, WalletNot confirmed
Fee to send 1,000R$0Not confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

PagBank vs ubank
FactPagBankubankMedian
Monthly feeR$0 to R$75at the medianNot confirmedR$0
Currency conversion fee5%highest quarterNot confirmed0.5%

Median across 377 listed accounts.

Pros and cons

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.

ubank

Pros

  • Ubank lists goal-oriented savings, Autosave, savings accounts and Shared Save accounts.
  • The captured overview does not provide rates.

Who each suits

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

ubank

Who it suits

  • Australia Ubank customers choosing goal-based, automatic or shared savings tools

Current offers

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

PagBank vs ubank
CountryPagBankubank
AustraliaNoYes
BrazilYesNo

Questions about each

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.

What does it cost to take out cash?+

The ATM allowance is BRL 0, and free ATM withdrawals sit among the features listed on free atm, digital only and no credit check. Cash access is included in the account rather than sold as a separate add on, so taking money out does not raise the monthly bill.

How do I get help if something goes wrong?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering phone, chat, email and a help centre. The account is digital-only, one of the features listed on free atm, digital only and no credit check, so most questions are handled in the app rather than in person.