Comparison

BMCE Direct vs BARID BANK MOBILE

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

Head to head
About

BMCE Direct

Manage your finances securely and conveniently with this remote banking solution. Access account details, make transfers, pay bills, recharge prepaid cards, and order checkbooks. You can also subscribe to new products, manage your cards, download documents, and contact your advisor.

Highlights
  • Account balance and history consultation
  • Secure transfers to own and other banks
  • Bill payment for utilities and more
  • Prepaid card recharge
  • Checkbook ordering
  • Online subscription to banking products
  • Card personalization and management
Features
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BMCE Direct: Your bank at your fingertips, 24/7 Manage your finances simply and securely with BMCE Direct, the Remote Banking solution from BANK OF AFRICA. Access a wide range of banking services from your computer or mobile, wherever you are and whenever you want : •Consultation: View the balance and history of your accounts, as well as the status of your cards, loans, securities accounts and bancassurance products in a wink. • Transfers and provisions: Make transfers to BANK OF AFRICA accounts or other banks securely and at a lower cost. • Bill Payment: Pay your water, electricity, phone bills and more in just a few clicks. • Prepaid Card Recharge: Easily recharge your prepaid card for your daily needs. • Checkbook order: Order a new checkbook directly from your application. • Online subscription: Subscribe to a bank card or savings or assistance products with ease. • Card management: Personalize your card settings (opposition, recharge, PIN code, activation of the endowment, activation/deactivation of payment in currencies, etc.). • Download documents: Access your account notices, bank statements, RIB and IBAN. • Updating information: Modify your GSM and email details for secure authentication of your online payments (3DS). • Contact: Communicate with your advisor or make an appointment at an agency directly from the application. And much more ! Need help ? Our advisors are available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on 080 100 8100 (from Morocco) or + 212 5 22 42 15 42 (from abroad). BMCE Direct: Your bank that supports you on a daily basis.

About

BARID BANK MOBILE

This mobile banking app provides 24/7 access to a range of services designed to simplify your financial life. It is available to both existing and new customers of AL Barid Bank.

Highlights
  • 24/7 mobile banking access
  • Simplified financial services
  • Available to customers and non-customers
Features
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Barid Bank Mobile est la nouvelle solution de Mobile Banking mise à la disposition des clients et non clients d’AL Barid Bank. Barid Bank Mobile permet d’accéder 24/24, à travers un téléphone portable, à un ensemble de services qui vous simplifient la vie.

Screenshots

BMCE Direct4 screens
BARID BANK MOBILE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BMCE Direct at 4.5 against BARID BANK MOBILE's 2.2. BMCE Direct also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 15%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). BARID BANK MOBILE's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BMCE Direct holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BMCE Direct has 2.7K ratings behind it against 429, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of BMCE Direct's written reviews are positive against 15% of BARID BANK MOBILE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BMCE Direct ships an update every 3 months, BARID BANK MOBILE every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BMCE Direct versus BARID BANK MOBILE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMCE DirectBARID BANK MOBILE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.7K ratings) — better2.2 (429 ratings)
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews — better14.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better429
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMCE BankAL BARID BANK

Customer experience

BMCE Direct

All ratings2,295 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative51.9%

BARID BANK MOBILE

All ratings422 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative66.8%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative78.7%

Bugs and requests

BMCE Direct

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BARID BANK MOBILE

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Black screen display after update
  • Login freezes on loading menu after Face ID
  • Incorrect password error despite correct credentials
  • App crashes when scanning cards
  • E-click card activation stuck in 'activation en cours' for months
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  • M-wallet account hidden from main page
  • Cannot transfer balance between accounts
  • ONEE water bill payment not recognizing valid contract numbers
  • Post office letter box fee payment not processing
  • Connection error messages despite valid internet connection
  • Account login fails on new devices
  • App incompatibility with iPhone 7 iOS 15.8.4

Requested features

10 requests
  • Instant transfer option
  • Dispute resolution through app
  • SMS confirmation for identity verification
  • Account creation option in app
  • Water bill payment (ONEE)
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  • Multiple language support
  • Dotation toggle option
  • Additional payment methods
  • Password reset via email
  • Offline functionality

In-app purchases

None

BMCE Direct

No in-app purchases

None

BARID BANK MOBILE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMCE Direct free?
BMCE Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BARID BANK MOBILE free?
BARID BANK MOBILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BMCE Direct or BARID BANK MOBILE?
BMCE Direct is rated higher. BMCE Direct averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while BARID BANK MOBILE averages 2.2 from 429 ratings.
Do BMCE Direct or BARID BANK MOBILE have ads?
Neither BMCE Direct nor BARID BANK MOBILE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BMCE Direct or BARID BANK MOBILE?
BMCE Direct ships an update every 3 months, and BARID BANK MOBILE every 5 weeks. Most recently, BMCE Direct was updated on November 6, 2026 and BARID BANK MOBILE on November 6, 2026.

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