Cleva alternatives
short answerRanked by how closely they match Cleva on structure — custody, license type, card and overlapping markets — the nearest alternatives in the dataset are Grey, Djamo and Fingo, which share the same traditional model and custodial custody; all three are available in Africa. This is a similarity ranking from verified fields, not a popularity list or an editorial pick — all 8 peers are compared field by field below. No affiliate links.
The 8 closest alternatives
| neobank | type | hq | reported users | compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | traditional | Lagos, NG | — | vs Cleva → |
| Djamo | traditional | Abidjan, CI | — | directory → |
| Fingo | traditional | Nairobi, KE | — | directory → |
| Nyla | traditional | Lagos, NG | — | directory → |
| Umba | traditional | Lagos/Nairobi | — | directory → |
| TymeBank | traditional | Johannesburg, ZA | 10M customers (2024) | directory → |
| ALAT by Wema | traditional | Lagos, NG | — | directory → |
| Carbon | traditional | Lagos, NG | — | 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.