Baraka alternatives
short answerThe closest alternatives to Baraka are Phantom, Wio Bank and Zand. All are neobanks operating in MENA, comparable to Baraka on custody, licence, cards, fees and FX — compared field by field below. No affiliate links.
The 8 closest alternatives
| neobank | type | hq | reported users | compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom | web3-native | San Francisco, US | 15M MAU (2025) | directory → |
| Wio Bank | traditional | Abu Dhabi, AE | — | directory → |
| Zand | traditional | Dubai, AE | — | directory → |
| YAP | traditional | Dubai, AE | — | directory → |
| Liv. | traditional | Dubai, AE | — | directory → |
| Sarwa | traditional | Dubai, AE | — | directory → |
| ila Bank | traditional | Manama, BH | — | directory → |
| Tweeq | traditional | Riyadh, SA | — | directory → |
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Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.