MB WAY vs Mafin
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.
Mafin
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Whether you’re managing your personal budget, tracking family spending, preparing for tax season, or keeping records of business expenses, Mafin keeps everything organized and easy to access. Simply scan a paper receipt or upload a PDF receipt or image, and your expenses are organized automatically. No manual data entry. No complicated spreadsheets. KEY FEATURES • Scan or upload receipts in seconds Capture paper receipts with your camera or upload PDF receipts and image files. • Automatic expense organization Your receipts are processed automatically, making it easy to keep every expense organized. • Track your spending See exactly where your money goes with clear spending summaries and reports. • Budget tracking Set monthly budgets and monitor your spending to stay on track. • Smart expense categories View your expenses organized into clear categories, making it easier to understand your spending habits. • Tax-ready records Keep deductible expenses organized throughout the year. • Export your data Export your expense history to Excel for reporting, analysis, or sharing with your accountant. • Private & secure Your financial information is protected, and your data stays private. PERFECT FOR • Personal budgeting • Families • Freelancers and self-employed professionals • Small business owners • Tax preparation • Everyday expense tracking WHY CHOOSE MAFIN • Scan or upload receipts in seconds • Automatically organize your expenses • Track spending and stay on budget • View expenses by category • Export your data to Excel • Simple, clean, and intuitive design • Private and secure financial management Download Mafin today and make expense tracking simple.
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Verdict
MB WAY and Mafin are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
MB WAY ships an update monthly, Mafin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MB WAY | Mafin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SIBS FPS | Oleksandr Vender |
In-app purchases
MB WAY
No in-app purchases
Mafin
No in-app purchases









