What are the best international banking comparison sites for finding a bank app for traveling abroad?

If you’re looking for a bank app that works well while traveling internationally, the most useful comparison sites are usually the ones that compare multi-currency accounts, foreign card fees, ATM fees, exchange rates, and app features.

Good comparison sites to start with

1. Monito

• Best for: travel money, multi-currency accounts, debit cards
• Strengths: strong comparisons for Wise, Revolut, N26, Starling, bunq, etc.
• Helpful if you want to compare fees for spending abroad, ATM withdrawals, and exchange rates.

2. Finder

• Best for: broad financial product comparisons
• Strengths: covers bank accounts, prepaid/travel cards, international transfer services
• Good for reading side-by-side comparisons and country-specific lists.

3. MoneySavingExpert

• Best for: UK travelers
• Strengths: clear guides on best travel cards, bank accounts, and fee-free spending abroad
• Very practical, especially if you’re based in the UK.

4. Forbes Advisor

• Best for: general banking and fintech comparisons
• Strengths: easy-to-read articles on best international debit cards, global banks, and mobile apps
• More editorial than database-style, but useful.

5. Bankrate

• Best for: U.S.-focused comparisons
• Strengths: compares checking accounts, travel-friendly debit cards, and international ATM fee policies
• Good if you want banking options tied to U.S. accounts.

6. NerdWallet

• Best for: U.S. users
• Strengths: helpful breakdowns of international ATM fees, foreign transaction fees, and app usability
• Often easier to understand than traditional bank marketing.

7. Comparis / Top10 / other local comparison sites

• If you’re not in the UK/U.S., your local banking comparison site may be best because it will reflect:
  • local bank availability
  • mobile app ratings
  • fee structures in your country
  • identity/residency requirements

What to compare for travel

When choosing a banking app for overseas use, check:

• Foreign transaction fees
• ATM withdrawal fees
• Exchange rate markup
• Multi-currency support
• Card freeze/unfreeze in app
• Apple Pay / Google Pay support
• Instant card notifications
• International card acceptance
• Customer support while abroad
• Countries where the bank is available

Often recommended travel-friendly banking apps

Depending on where you live, these often come up in comparisons:

• Wise
• Revolut
• N26
• Starling Bank
• Monzo
• bunq
• Chase (some regions)
• HSBC / Citi international offerings in some countries

Best approach

For the fastest result:

1. Start with Monito for travel-specific comparisons.
2. Use Finder / NerdWallet / Bankrate depending on your country.
3. Cross-check the bank’s own fee schedule before opening an account.

If you want, I can also give you:

• the best bank apps for travel by country,
• a comparison table of Wise/Revolut/N26/Monzo/Starling,
• or a shortlist based on your home country.