MB WAY vs M24
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MB WAY
This app simplifies payments by linking your mobile number to your bank card. Send, request, and receive money, split bills, and pay online or in-store using QR codes or NFC. It also offers virtual cards for secure online shopping and allows cash withdrawals at ATMs.
- Send, request, and receive money
- Split bills with contacts
- Generate MB NET virtual cards
- Pay in-store with QR Code or NFC
- Pay online with mobile number
- Withdraw cash at ATMs
- Track subscriptions and recurring payments
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The MB WAY app is SIBS' digital solution that simplifies payments in one place! Link your mobile number to your bank card to Send, Request, and Receive money, Split bills, Generate MB NET virtual cards, shop online and in-store with QR Code or NFC, and earn rewards. Track subscriptions and recurring payments, withdraw cash, and use MULTIBANCO with MB WAY. With MB WAY Pulse, pay even when your phone is off, without battery, or without internet. All of this always with SIBS security guarantee. The MB WAY app is the No.1 payment app in Portugal and already a reference, with more than 6,5 million users who use its advantages daily, making it the favorite payment app of the Portuguese. FUNCTIONALITIES How to pay with MB WAY? To pay in-store, when paying for your purchases in physical shops, simply select "Pagar com MB WAY" button and choose the "QR Code" or "NFC" option. - QR Code: After the merchant enters the amount, scan the QR code. If the amount exceeds the PIN limit, confirm with your MB WAY PIN, touch ID, or face ID. - NFC: Tap your phone on the terminal. If the amount exceeds the limit, confirm in the app and tap again. To pay online, select MB WAY as the payment method, enter your mobile number, and confirm the payment via notification and your MB WAY PIN. How to buy with MB NET? When paying for your online purchases, access the MB WAY app and generate an MB NET card in the "Cartões MB NET" option. Then, on the merchant's website, select pay with card and enter the details of the MB NET card you generated. How to use MULTIBANCO? To use the "Utilizar MULTIBANCO” option with the MB WAY app, you must choose the amount you want to withdraw and enter your MB WAY PIN or touch ID. Then, with the generated code, go to a MULTIBANCO ATM, press the green key and choose the "Withdraw Money" option. You can also generate a code for someone else to go to MULTIBANCO to withdraw. You can also use this option “Utilizar MULTIBANCO” to carry out other operations available at MULTIBANCO. How to send money? Simply tap "Send Money," select a contact, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The money will be available immediately in the recipient's account. For amounts over €2,000, you must join MB WAY Verified and authenticate the transactions with facial recognition. How to request money? To request money, simply select the "Pedir Dinheiro" button in the app, select the contact you want to request money from, indicate the amount, and confirm the operation. You can also request the amount through your personal QR Code. How to split an account? To split an account, simply select the "Dividir Conta" button. Then, select the contacts with whom you want to split the bill, indicate the amount of the bill, and confirm the operation. How to join authorized payments? To manage your subscriptions or recurring payments through "Pagamentos Autorizados", simply select this payment method on the participating partner, enter your mobile phone number, confirm on your MB WAY, enter your PIN for confirmation and you're done! How to activate MB WAY? 1. Link your bank card at an ATM (MULTIBANCO) 2. Download the app for free and activate it with your mobile number MB WAY is the only official digital payments app from SIBS, accepted by all major banks in Portugal. How to activate MB WAY pulse? Use MB WAY pulse to make contactless payments through another device: bracelet, key ring or clip for your watch, but with the cards you have associated with MB WAY. You can now make purchases with MB WAY pulse without having to have your smartphone with you. How to activate MB WAY Verified? Joining MB WAY Verified is part of the MB WAY activation process. You can also activate it in the "MAIS - DEFINIÇÕES" menu or during a money transfer. The process is simple: just submit an ID document (ID Card, Passport, or Residence Permit) and complete facial recognition.
M24
Manage your daily finances with a modern and intuitive interface. Perform transactions, check balances, and access banking services conveniently from your mobile device.
- Account opening
- Secure login (PIN, Touch ID/Face ID)
- Balance and transaction inquiries
- Bill payments and transfers
- Card management
- Savings and digital piggy bank
- Branch locator
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Com um design moderno e uma interface intuitiva, a app destina-se a todos clientes particulares Montepio24 e representa acima de tudo conforto e comodidade para que trate do seu dia-a-dia financeiro no conforto do seu iPhone ou iPad. A partir de agora pode trazer o seu banco de sempre no bolso. Funcionalidades disponíveis: - Abertura de Conta - Login com PIN Montepio24 ou Touch ID/Face ID (em equipamentos compatíveis) - Acesso rápido às principais funcionalidades através do 3D Touch (em equipamentos compatíveis) - Consulta de saldos de Contas à Ordem ou Cartões de Crédito/Pré-Pagos através de Widgets no Centro de Notificações do iOS - Consulta de saldos e movimentos de contas, cartões de débito e crédito - Consulta de Comprovativos de Transações - Pagamentos de compras e serviços - Pagamentos ao Estado - Carregamento de telemóveis - Realização de Transferências (nacionais/internacionais e imediatas) - Agendamento de transferências e pagamento de serviços - MB WAY - Ativação de Cartões de Débito e Crédito - Pagamento Cartão de Crédito - Cash-advance através do Cartão de Crédito - Carregamento do Cartão Pré-Pago - Extravio de cartões - Gestão de Utilização de Cartões - Constituição, mobilização e reforço de poupanças - Mealheiro Digital - SMS Code: Adesão e manutenção - Beneficiários Frequentes - Gestão de Funcionalidades do Serviço Montepio24 - Gestão de Limites do Serviço Montepio24 - Serviço de informação sobre Contas | Contas em outros Bancos - Documentação Digital - Mensagens Montepio24 - Localizador de Balcões - Personalização do menu e ecrã de pré-login com imagens à escolha - Pedido de Portabilidade Mais confortável só na app do Banco Montepio. Para qualquer esclarecimento de dúvidas ou sugestões, estamos disponíveis através do telefone (+351) 21 724 16 24 com atendimento personalizado todos os dias entre as 08h00 e 00h00.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: M24 at 3.3 against MB WAY's 2.5. M24 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MB WAY's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
M24 holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MB WAY has 66 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of MB WAY's written reviews are positive against 9% of M24's.
MB WAY ships an update monthly, M24 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MB WAY | M24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (66 ratings) | 3.3 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | 9.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SIBS FPS | Caixa Económica Montepio Geral |
Customer experience
MB WAY
M24
In-app purchases
MB WAY
No in-app purchases
M24
No in-app purchases








