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Money & banking

Our providers

Providers for money & banking — each rated on the same konto24 criteria.

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Arthur's summary · Our providers

Money & banking in three points

  1. Exchange rates and fees. How close the exchange rate is to the mid-market rate, and which fees apply to transfers and card use.
  2. Licence and deposit protection. Whether the provider holds a full banking licence with deposit guarantee, or is an e-money institution that safeguards funds.
  3. Opening from abroad. Whether you can open the account remotely, and which proof of address and residence is accepted.

Compared on shared criteria

We use 5 shared criteria. Capability labels are not ratings; unassessed comparisons remain visibly marked.

  • Strong for:Frequent currency conversion

    Multi-currency account (e-money)

    Wise

    A multi-currency account and card known for transfers at the mid-market exchange rate with a visible fee.

    Strong for:Frequent currency conversion
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  • Strong for:Travellers and digital nomads

    Digital bank and money app

    Revolut

    A mobile-first account with multi-currency spending, budgeting tools and tiered subscription plans.

    Strong for:Travellers and digital nomads
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  • Strong for:EU residents needing a local IBAN

    Digital bank

    N26

    A mobile bank account with a European IBAN, aimed at residents of the countries it serves.

    Strong for:EU residents needing a local IBAN
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  • Strong for:Higher balances

    Offshore expat banking

    HSBC Expat

    Offshore banking for internationally mobile people, with multi-currency accounts and wealth services.

    Strong for:Higher balances
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  • Strong for:UK connections abroad

    Offshore expat banking

    Barclays International Banking

    International accounts for people living abroad, held outside the UK mainland.

    Strong for:UK connections abroad
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Talk to a specialist

Arthur answers immediately and, for members, prepares the next steps with the right specialist.

  • Which account type fits your situation
  • What opening from abroad requires
  • How fees compare for your transfer volume
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