Comparison

MB WAY vs Caixadirecta

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Caixadirecta

Access your bank accounts, make payments, and manage finances on the go. This app offers secure and fast banking operations, including mobile payments, voice commands, and transfers. Stay updated on your financial status and interact with your bank anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Access bank accounts
  • Make and schedule payments
  • Mobile payments via QR Code/Apple Pay
  • AI-powered digital assistant
  • View accounts from other banks
  • MB WAY transfers and withdrawals
  • Subscribe to products without visiting branch
Features
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App de Homebanking da Caixa que permite aceder a um grande número de operações financeiras de forma simples, rápida e segura. Com esta App, tem a Caixa sempre à mão, 24h/dia. Pode aceder às suas contas, da Caixa e de outros bancos, fazer ou agendar pagamentos, transferências e muito mais. • Pague na loja com o seu telemóvel, através de QR Code ou Apple Pay • Realize ações através de comandos de voz com a Assistente Digital suportada por Inteligência Artificial • Adicione as contas à ordem que tem noutros Bancos e fique com uma visão global dos seus saldos e movimentos • Valide pagamentos de compras online com cartão • Envie dinheiro, levante ou pague através do MB WAY • Faça transferências para contactos de telemóvel • Subscreva produtos Caixa sem ir à agência • Fale com o seu Gestor Dedicado ou Assistente Comercial Experiência de utilização: • Página inicial com acesso facilitado às operações do dia a dia • Barra de navegação em permanência, para não perder nenhuma notificação importante • Menu intuitivo, para encontrar rapidamente o que procura Mantenha a app sempre atualizada e partilhe a App Caixadirecta com os seus amigos ou familiares e use o botão de "Feedback", disponível na APP, para ajudar a melhorar a sua experiência.

Screenshots

MB WAY4 screens
Caixadirecta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Caixadirecta at 4.7 against MB WAY's 2.5. Caixadirecta also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 8%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

Caixadirecta holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caixadirecta has 1.9K ratings behind it against 66, 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 40% of Caixadirecta's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MB WAY ships an update monthly, Caixadirecta every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MB WAY versus Caixadirecta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMB WAYCaixadirecta
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (66 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews39.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings661.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB397 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIBS FPSCaixa Geral de Depósitos

Customer experience

MB WAY

All ratings66 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative60.6%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative83.8%

Caixadirecta

All ratings1,896 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative51.0%

Bugs and requests

MB WAY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Caixadirecta

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues and screen freezes
  • Inability to update personal information
  • Recurring transfer setup problems
  • Inconsistent behavior when approving transactions
  • Notifications leading to nowhere in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow users to update personal details directly in the app
  • Provide option to set complex passwords instead of just PINs
  • Improve language settings to make them more persistent
  • Add support for landscape mode on tablets
  • Enhance transaction details and history

In-app purchases

None

MB WAY

No in-app purchases

None

Caixadirecta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MB WAY free?
MB WAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caixadirecta free?
Caixadirecta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MB WAY or Caixadirecta?
Caixadirecta is rated higher. MB WAY averages 2.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Caixadirecta averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do MB WAY or Caixadirecta have ads?
Neither MB WAY nor Caixadirecta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MB WAY or Caixadirecta?
MB WAY ships an update monthly, and Caixadirecta every 11 days. Most recently, MB WAY was updated on September 22, 2026 and Caixadirecta on September 22, 2026.

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