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Overview

Description

Neon is an independent Swiss mobile banking app offering fee-free everyday accounts, a Mastercard, and investment features, operating in partnership with Hypothekarbank Lenzburg for secure deposit holding.

General Info

Address
Badenerstrasse 557, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Identification number
CHE-318.873.822
CEO
Jörg Sandrock
COB
Jörg Sandrock
Email
service@neon-free.ch
Full name
neon Switzerland AG
Name
Neon
Social Media
SWIFT code
HYPLCH2251A
Year of foundation
2017

Overview

Crypto-Friendly

Risk
High risk
Commissions
Low
Mobile App
Web, Api
Supported languages
Esperanto, Malayalam, Sundanese
International Transfers
SEPA, SWIFT, CHAPS Transfers
Authorities
BaFin, FSCA, SEC
Regulators
FSPR, CBR
Country of registration
Ethiopia
Business focus
Personal banking, Money transfers, Merchants, Corporate banking
Card/Payment Scheme
UnionPay, Visa, Japan Credit Bureau
License type
Money Services Business (MSB), Wealth Management License, Insurance Companies
Account Currency
AZN, KGS, MUR
AML Tolerance
High

Products

Payment Cards - Debit

CBDC

Cryptoprocessing

Investments

Loans - Car loans

Loans - Consumer loans

Loans - Microloans

Loans - Mortgage loans

Loans - Student loans

Payment Cards - CashbackCard

Payment Cards - Credit

Payment Cards - Crypto

Payment Cards - Prepaid

Payment Cards - Travel

SEPA

SWIFT

Savings accounts

Staking

Time Deposits

Trading accounts

Features

ATM support

Acquiring bank

Cryptocurrency exchange

Cryptopayments

Expense Management Tools

Overdrafts

Personal Manager

Servicing of Individuals

Servicing of Legal entities

Area served

Africa
Madagascar, Cameroon, Benin
Asia
Vietnam, Iraq, Bahrain
Australia and Oceania
Micronesia, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea
Europe
Germany, Croatia, Belgium, Slovakia
North America
Saint Lucia, Bahamas
South America
Bolivia, Uruguay

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Instant Virtual Cards. Instant issuance of virtual cards right after opening an account or in just a few clicks

  • Multi-Currency Accounts. Ability to open and conveniently manage accounts in different currencies within a single dashboard

  • Extensive ATM Network. Large network of in-network or partner ATMs with free cash withdrawals

  • High Savings APY. High interest rates on savings accounts and deposits

Cons

  • Hidden Fees & Commissions. Presence of non-obvious fees (for bank statements, account inactivity, SMS alerts, etc.)

  • Slow Customer Support Response. Slow customer support service, long response times in chats, or extended waiting times on the line

  • Strict Account Minimums. Requirement to maintain a high minimum account balance to avoid penalties or fees

  • Strict Crypto Restrictions. Strict policy regarding cryptocurrencies: account freezes for transactions related to crypto or P2P

  • High Out-of-Network Fees. High fees for cash withdrawals at out-of-network ATMs or abroad