Monzo vs Starling Bank

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Monzo

4.4

UK app bank with budgeting tools

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Starling Bank

4.5

UK bank with strong business accounts

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FunkciaMonzoStarling Bank
Skóre4.4 / 54.5 / 5
Najlepšia naEveryday UK banking and budgetingFree UK personal and business banking
Mesačný poplatokFree → Plus/Premium plansFree personal account
Výmenný kurzMastercard rate, no Monzo markupMastercard rate, no markup
Odoslať / prijaťFree UK transfersFree UK transfers
VýberyFree in UK; overseas cap then fee on free planFree in the UK and abroad
KartaYes — debit MastercardYes — debit Mastercard
DostupnosťUK (US in rollout)United Kingdom
MenyGBP (spends abroad at Mastercard rate)GBP (EUR/USD business accounts)
ReguláciaUK PRA/FCA full banking licence (FSCS protected)UK PRA/FCA full banking licence (FSCS protected)
Založené20152014

Monzo

Monzo is a fully licensed UK app bank with FSCS-protected deposits, best known for its budgeting tools (Pots, spending categories) and fee-free card spending abroad at the Mastercard rate. It is one of the most polished everyday banking apps in the UK, with overseas ATM limits and premium perks reserved for paid tiers.

Výhody

  • Full UK bank, FSCS-protected deposits
  • Excellent budgeting with Pots and categories
  • No FX markup on card spending

Nevýhody

  • GBP-only current account
  • Overseas ATM limits on the free plan
  • Best perks on paid tiers

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 4.4 — no správna voľba závisí od vašich priorít. Pred rozhodnutím porovnajte obe s vašou vlastnou krajinou a využitím.