Sarwa alternatives
short answerRanked by how closely they match Sarwa on structure — custody, license type, card and overlapping markets — the nearest alternatives in the dataset are Baraka, Blink and Esh Bank, which share the same traditional model and custodial custody; all three are available in MENA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraka | traditional | Dubai, AE | — | directory → |
| Blink | traditional | Amman, JO | — | directory → |
| Esh Bank | traditional | Tel Aviv, IL | — | directory → |
| Beyon Money | traditional | Manama, BH | — | directory → |
| ila Bank | traditional | Manama, BH | — | directory → |
| Liv. | traditional | Dubai, AE | — | directory → |
| Mashreq Neo | traditional | Dubai, AE | — | directory → |
| One Zero | traditional | Tel Aviv, IL | — | directory → |
go deeperBack to the Sarwa profile, ask who owns Sarwa?, or filter your own shortlist in the directory.
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.