N26 vs Qonto.
N26 (N85/100) and Qonto (Q51/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. N26 leads Qonto 9-1.
| N N26 №03 · BaFin 85 /100 | Q Qonto №56 · Payment institution license 51 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 85 /100 | 51 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €9 /mo |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | Interbank | 1.70% |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Full bank BaFin | Payment inst. |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | €100,000 EU.DGS.DE | Safeguarded EU.DGS.FR |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 24 countries | 8 countries |
| Crypto Coins available | 400 coins | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | Yes | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.1 ★ 130k reviews | 4.8 ★ 50k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.4 | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.8 · And 4.3 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick N26 if…
Pick if you want a German credit institution and a DE IBAN that every European employer recognises without question.
Pick Qonto if…
Pick if you run an EU SME and need multi-currency invoicing, accounting integrations, and proper receipts.
- Best for fees N26 won 2 of 4
- Best for protection N26 won 2 of 2
- Best for reach N26 won 3 of 3
- Best for ux Tied
N26 vs Qonto — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is N26 better than Qonto?
Under our v3 methodology, N26 leads Qonto 9–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: N26 85/100 vs Qonto 51/100. N26 is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is N26 or Qonto cheaper?
Monthly fee — N26: €0; Qonto: €9. Card FX markup — N26: Interbank; Qonto: 1.70%. N26 wins more fee rows (2 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, N26 or Qonto?
N26 holds a Full bank licence under BaFin; deposit guarantee per depositor: €100,000. Qonto holds a Payment inst. licence under Payment institution license (France, 2018); EU passport across served markets; filed for full French banking license in July 2025; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. N26 is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use N26 and Qonto?
N26 operates in 24 countries; Qonto operates in 8 countries. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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