Shine vs Finom
Shine: Freelancer banking (Société Générale).
Finom: SMB/freelancer banking across the EU.
Side by side
| Shine | Finom | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | traditional | traditional |
| Audience | freelancers & creators | SMB & startups |
| HQ | Paris, FR | Amsterdam, NL |
| Founded | 2017 | 2019 |
| Custody | Custodial | Custodial |
| Regulation | Payment institution | E-money institution |
| Licence detail | Payment institution (ACPR n°71758, France); funds safeguarded at Société Générale | E-money institution (FINOM Payments B.V., DNB Netherlands); EU/EEA passporting |
| Card | MC · Business debit | Visa · Business debit |
| Cashback | — | Up to 3% |
| Yield | — | — |
| Stablecoins | No | No |
| KYC | Yes | Yes |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Reported users | — | — |
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.