Category Fintech

Online banks are often advertised as “fee-free” or “low-cost.” While that’s often true compared to traditional banks, online banking is not completely free. The costs are simply less obvious — and that’s where people get caught. This article explains the…

Using a bank internationally used to mean expensive fees, blocked cards, and constant headaches. Online banking has changed that — but not all online banks work well across borders. This guide explains how online banking works internationally, what problems still…

Many people use PayPal, Wise, Revolut, Cash App, or similar services and assume they’re the same as online banks. They’re not. While they may look similar on the surface, online banks and payment apps serve very different purposes — and…

Freelancers have very different banking needs than salaried employees. Irregular income, international clients, platform payouts, and tax complexity all make choosing the wrong bank painful. This guide explains what makes an online bank good for freelancers, which features actually matter,…

Online banks are convenient, fast, and often cheaper than traditional banks — but many people still hesitate to trust them. No branches, no tellers, everything handled through an app. It raises an important question: Are online banks actually safe, or…

Banking has changed dramatically in the last decade. What used to require branch visits, paperwork, and waiting lines can now be done from a phone in minutes. But does that mean online banks are always better than traditional banks? This…