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Methodology
How we rank and compare
We compare financial products using a consistent framework focused on cost, value, and transparency.
Main factors
- Total cost: monthly fees, card fees, and hidden charges.
- Rates and APR: interest rate, penalties, and variable terms.
- Eligibility: residency, income, and documentation requirements.
- Features: included benefits, limits, and service quality.
- Transparency: clear pricing pages and official documents.
Review cadence
We update data when providers publish new pricing or terms and at least every 90 days.
Category ranking criteria
Current accounts
- Total cost first: monthly fee, card fee, cash withdrawals.
- Value next: instant payments, mobile banking, branch access.
- Eligibility: resident/non-resident, student, salary requirements.
- Transparency: clear tariff sheet and official conditions.
Credit cards
- Cost first: annual fee, APR, FX markup, ATM fees.
- Value: rewards, travel insurance, lounge access (only if used).
- Eligibility: income/score requirements and limits.
- Transparency: clear exclusions and pricing sheets.
Savings
- Total interest: base rate + loyalty bonus.
- Conditions: withdrawal limits, penalties, minimum balance.
- Stability: rate change rules and payout timing.
- Transparency: official rate documentation.
Loans
- Total cost: APR + total repayable amount.
- Fees: origination, monthly, early repayment.
- Eligibility: residency, income, documents.
- Transparency: clear terms and regulatory info.
Investments
- Total fees: custody, transaction, FX costs.
- Product access: markets, ETFs, funds, stocks.
- Protection: regulatory coverage and investor protection.
- Transparency: official pricing and risk disclosures.
Business accounts
- Monthly fee + transaction costs first.
- Tools: multi-user access, integrations, invoicing.
- Cash handling: deposits, card terminal costs.
- Transparency: clear business tariffs and eligibility.
Insurance
- Coverage vs exclusions first.
- Deductibles (franchise) and claim conditions.
- Limits: maximum payout and waiting periods.
- Transparency: IPID and official policy terms.
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