Comparison

ZKB TWINT vs LUKB E

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZKB TWINT

This Swiss payment app allows for fast, secure, and convenient transactions. Send, receive, and request money in real-time, pay in online shops and at checkouts, and even withdraw cash. It offers flexible limit adjustments and transparent transaction history.

Highlights
  • Real-time money transfer
  • Online and in-store payments
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Flexible limit adjustments
  • Transaction history search
  • Digital vouchers and tickets
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ZKB TWINT, the Swiss payment app. With ZKB TWINT, Zürcher Kantonalbank’s free payment app, you can pay conveniently and securely at the checkout, in online shops or among friends. One app, many advantages: - Fast: Send, receive and request money around the clock in real time – from smartphone to smartphone. - Convenient Easy payment in online shops, at supermarket checkouts, in canteens and at vending machines. - Straightforward: Register in just a few steps using the ZKB Mobile Banking app or ZKB Visa Debit Card. - Free of charge: Using ZKB TWINT is free of charge; no transaction fees are incurred. - Secure: Access the app using a six-digit numerical code (PIN), fingerprint (Touch ID) or face recognition (Face ID). ZKB TWINT also fully meets the security standards of Swiss banks. - Simple: Debits are charged directly to your bank account. The app does not have to be topped up with money first. - Widely accepted: Whether among friends, at tills, in restaurants or online shops – you have everything you need with Switzerland's leading payment app. - Flexible: The ZKB TWINT app shows you the current limits and the amount still available. You can adjust your limits yourself with just a few taps, with immediate effect. - Transparent: Thanks to the full-text search, you can quickly find your ZKB TWINT transactions in the history section – you can search by contact, merchant name, telephone number or message. One app, many functions: - Send and request money: ZKB TWINT allows you to transfer money in real time – simply from smartphone to smartphone. And you can request and receive amounts from friends or family members. Adding a photo and a few nice words allows you to make your message personal and friendly. - Pay simply and conveniently: ZKB TWINT lets you pay in online shops, at supermarket tills, in canteens and at vending machines. - Twint parking fees: Start the parking process directly from the app or scan the QR code on the parking meter and select the desired parking time. Practical: If you return earlier than planned, simply cancel the parking time and the outstanding amount will be refunded to you. - Donate: With ZKB TWINT, you can pay for your donation to numerous organisations directly from the app. - Withdraw cash: Using your ZKB TWINT app, you can withdraw cash in over 2,300 shops such as K Kiosks, Volg, pharmacies, fuel stations or restaurants. - Digital vouchers and credits: Buy digital vouchers and credits for your favourite shops quickly and at any time. Display the code directly or access it at any time via ZKB TWINT. You can also pass on the voucher code directly via email. - Buy public transport tickets: Simply save ZKB TWINT in your public transport app as your preferred payment method or pay via QR code at vending machines or in online shops. - Super deals: Every week, you can find especially attractive deals that are only available in the TWINT app. Easy registration: 1. Install ZKB TWINT on your smartphone 2. Register using the ZKB Mobile Banking app or ZKB Visa Debit Card 3. Twint and benefit from the many advantages Requirements: - Possession of a cell phone number with the country code Switzerland (+41), Germany (+49), France (+33), Liechtenstein (+423), Italy (+39) or Austria (+43) and a Swiss residential address - A smartphone with the following minimum operating system versions: iOS 15.0 or newer - Own transaction account with Zürcher Kantonalbank in Swiss francs, such as a ZKB Private Account or ZKB Private Account Young. Linking with a ZKB corporate account is not possible. - Active ZKB Mobile Banking on the same device or a ZKB Visa Debit Card issued in your name - Internet access - Minimum age: 10 years Further information: www.zkb.ch/twint Zürcher Kantonalbank eBanking: www.zkb.ch/ebanking

About

LUKB E

Manage your finances easily and securely from anywhere. Scan and pay bills, track account balances, monitor stock performance, and digitally invest. Secure login options and instant card management are available.

Highlights
  • Bill scanning and payment
  • eBill management
  • Account balance and expense tracking
  • Stock market monitoring
  • Digital investment with fluks 3a
  • Biometric login
  • Card management (blocking, limits, contactless)
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EINFACH, SCHNELL UND SICHER. DIE E-BANKING-APP DER LUZERNER KANTONALBANK. Ob auf dem Sofa, im Urlaub oder unterwegs: Mit der App «LUKB E-Banking» erledigen Sie Ihre Bankgeschäfte jederzeit und überall. Rechnungen scannen – einfach bezahlen QR-Rechnung scannen, Zahlung freigeben, fertig. eBill – kontrollieren und bezahlen eBill-Rechnungen können Sie in der App kontrollieren und freigeben. Ihre Finanzen im Überblick – immer aktuell Den Kontostand und alle Ausgaben können Sie jederzeit überprüfen. Börse verfolgen – jederzeit und überall Verfolgen Sie die Wertentwicklung Ihrer Depots und Tätigen Sie Aufträge wann Sie wollen. Digital vorsorgen – mit fluks 3a Schon ab 2 Franken Startkapital können Sie komplett digital in den für Sie geeigneten Vorsorgefonds investieren. Schnelles Login – aber sicher Nutzen Sie den Fingerabdruck oder die Gesichtserkennung für das Login. Genauso sicher wie mit Passwort, aber schneller. Sicherheit wie auf dem Computer Die App erfüllt hohe Sicherheitsstandards und übermittelt Daten nur über verschlüsselte Kanäle. Kartenausgaben – immer unter Kontrolle Die Transaktionen Ihrer Visa Debit und Kreditkarten sind in der App jederzeit ersichtlich. Karte verloren – sofort gesperrt Sperren Sie verlorene Karten direkt in der App und bestellen Sie gleichzeitig eine Ersatzkarte. Passen Sie die Kartenlimiten an oder aktivieren/deaktivieren Sie das kontaktlose Bezahlen. Push-Benachrichtigungen Behalten Sie die Kontrolle über Ihre Finanzen. Bei Kontotransaktionen, neuen Mitteilungen oder mehr werden Sie unverzüglich mittels Push-Mitteilung informiert. Sichere Kommunikation Schreiben Sie uns über den gesicherten E-Banking-Kanal Nachrichten. Favoriten Erstellen Sie Ihre persönliche Startseite, indem Sie Ihre Favoriten hinzufügen. HABEN SIE FRAGEN ZUM LUKB E-BANKING? Unser E-Banking-Helpdesk +41 844 844 866 steht Ihnen bei Fragen von Montag bis Freitag von 08:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr zur Verfügung. SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Bitte leisten Sie Ihren Beitrag zur Sicherheit und halten Sie die Sicherheitsempfehlungen ein: https://www.lukb.ch/sicherheit RECHTLICHE HINWEISE Diese App setzt eine Bankbeziehung sowie einen E-Banking-Vertrag mit der Luzerner Kantonalbank AG voraus. Wir weisen Sie darauf hin, dass durch das Herunterladen, die Installation und die Verwendung dieser Applikation Dritte (wie z.B. Apple) auf eine bestehende, ehemalige oder zukünftige Kundenbeziehung zwischen Ihnen und der Luzerner Kantonalbank AG schliessen können.

Screenshots

ZKB TWINT4 screens
LUKB E4 screens

Verdict

The call

ZKB TWINT and LUKB E both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ZKB TWINT's written reviews are positive against 33% of LUKB E's. ZKB TWINT also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (114 vs 13). LUKB E's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ZKB TWINT against 4.8 for LUKB E. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZKB TWINT has 114 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ZKB TWINT's written reviews are positive against 33% of LUKB E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZKB TWINT ships an update monthly, LUKB E every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ZKB TWINT versus LUKB E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZKB TWINTLUKB E
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (114 ratings) — better4.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZuercher KantonalbankLuzerner Kantonalbank

Customer experience

ZKB TWINT

All ratings114 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LUKB E

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ZKB TWINT

No in-app purchases

None

LUKB E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZKB TWINT free?
ZKB TWINT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LUKB E free?
LUKB E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZKB TWINT or LUKB E?
ZKB TWINT is rated higher. ZKB TWINT averages 4.9 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while LUKB E averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do ZKB TWINT or LUKB E have ads?
ZKB TWINT shows ads; LUKB E does not.
Which is updated more often, ZKB TWINT or LUKB E?
ZKB TWINT ships an update monthly, and LUKB E every 2 months. Most recently, ZKB TWINT was updated on October 24, 2026 and LUKB E on October 24, 2026.

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