Google Wallet vs Starling Bank

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Google Wallet

4.3

Cards, passes & tap-to-pay on Android

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Starling Bank

4.5

UK bank with strong business accounts

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FunkciaGoogle WalletStarling Bank
Skóre4.3 / 54.5 / 5
Najlepšia naContactless payments & passes on AndroidFree UK personal and business banking
Mesačný poplatokFreeFree personal account
Výmenný kurzUses your card's FX termsMastercard rate, no markup
Odoslať / prijaťNo Google fee; P2P limited in many marketsFree UK transfers
VýberyN/AFree in the UK and abroad
KartaNo standalone card; stores cards, passes & ticketsYes — debit Mastercard
DostupnosťTap-to-pay in 100+ countriesUnited Kingdom
MenyLocal card currencyGBP (EUR/USD business accounts)
ReguláciaRides card networks; licences by regionUK PRA/FCA full banking licence (FSCS protected)
Založené2011 (Wallet rebrand 2022)2014

Google Wallet

Google Wallet is the default Android tap-to-pay app, free to use and accepted in over 100 countries, storing payment cards alongside transit, loyalty and event passes. It charges no fee of its own, deferring to your card's terms, but its peer-to-peer money features have been scaled back. The natural everyday wallet for Android users.

Výhody

  • Free contactless across 100+ countries
  • Stores cards, transit, loyalty & event passes
  • Tokenized payments for added security

Nevýhody

  • No own account or balance in most markets
  • P2P money-sending wound down in many regions
  • Feature set varies widely by country

Starling Bank

Starling Bank is a fully licensed UK app bank with FSCS-protected deposits, no fees on overseas spending or ATM withdrawals, interest on balances and highly regarded free business accounts. It is one of the strongest all-round UK options, especially for freelancers and small businesses, though it is UK-only and GBP-focused.

Výhody

  • Full UK bank, FSCS-protected deposits
  • No fees on overseas spending or ATM withdrawals
  • Excellent free business accounts

Nevýhody

  • UK-only
  • GBP-focused for personal accounts
  • Fewer lifestyle perks than some rivals

Záverečné zhrnutie

Celkovo sa Starling Bank dostáva dopredu so skóre 4.5 oproti 4.3 — no správna voľba závisí od vašich priorít. Pred rozhodnutím porovnajte obe s vašou vlastnou krajinou a využitím.