Neobank Deep-Dives
Long-form, hands-on reviews of Revolut, N26, Bunq, Vivid, bunq and emerging EU challenger banks — tested across at least 60 days.
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Fidelis Crypto publishes hands-on reviews, side-by-side neobank comparisons and weekly news so you can pick the right digital banking tools without wading through marketing fluff.
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Our editors specialise in the products real Europeans use to move, save and grow money — no recycled press releases, no affiliate-driven rankings.
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How traditional fintech meets digital assets: custody, on-ramps, regulated wallets and the MiCA-era roadmap explained in plain English.
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Tracking how PSD2 and EU open finance reshape budgeting tools, lending, and the apps you already trust with your salary.
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Featured reviews this quarter
The three deep-dives our readers spent the most time on in early 2025 — each scored on fees, UX, support and EU compliance.
Neobank
Revolut Standard vs Premium 2025
We ran both tiers for 90 days across SEPA, card spending and FX. The verdict surprised us — and not in the marketing direction.
Comparison
N26 vs Bunq: Which EU Bank Wins?
Two of Europe's biggest challenger banks, head to head on pricing, sub-accounts, savings rates and the support actually answering you.
Payments
Wise Borderless Account Deep-Dive
We moved €18,400 across nine currencies to measure real-world FX costs and arrival times against three major competitors.
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Long-form journalism and weekly explainers, written by editors who have used the apps for years.
Neobanks
March 22, 2025 · 9 min read
The European Neobank Race: Who's Leading Digital Banking in 2025
Revolut hit 50 million users, N26 reignited its profit story and Bunq turned green. Here's our scorecard for who actually wins.
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Payments
February 14, 2025 · 11 min read
Revolut vs Wise vs N26: The Ultimate Payment App Showdown
We moved €27,000 across the three biggest payment apps in Europe to measure real cost, real speed and real customer service.
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Open Banking
January 18, 2025 · 7 min read
How Open Banking Is Quietly Reshaping Personal Finance
Three years after PSD2, the apps you trust with your salary are silently sharing data. Here's what that unlocks — and what it costs you.
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