UBS TWINT vs ZKB Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UBS TWINT
This mobile payment app allows users to send and receive money digitally, pay for purchases contactless, and manage various transactions. It offers features like paying for parking, online shopping, and ordering coffee, all while prioritizing security and data privacy within Switzerland.
- Send and receive money digitally
- Contactless payment at terminals
- Pay in online stores
- In-app payment integration
- Pay parking fees
- Buy and send digital vouchers
- Withdraw cash without ATM
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UBS TWINT is the most widely used mobile payment app in Switzerland: send and receive money digitally with your smartphone – discover the advantages of contactless payment with UBS TWINT. With well over one million registrations, UBS TWINT is the Swiss no. 1 mobile payment service and Switzerland’s digital cash. Paying digitally, sending money directly to or receiving money from friends has never been easier. Paying for parking without coins or shopping at Coop and Migros without cash is no problem via the app. WHAT TWINT CAN DO Pay cashless at the register: Conveniently pay cashless with your smartphone in the store, restaurant, farm shop, etc., at any card terminal with QR codes. Send, receive and request money: Send, request and receive money quickly and securely via smartphone to and from friends, family and colleagues. Pay in online stores: Save valuable time when shopping online, scan the QR code at checkout, or switch to the TWINT app to authorize the payment. In-app payment: Save TWINT as a secure method of payment in other apps, such as SBB, Fairtiq, Migros and many more. KeyClub points: Collect valuable points when paying via TWINT using the registered UBS Credit Card. Pay parking fees: Pay parking fees at public parking lots by using location tracking in the app or QR code on the parking meter. Vouchers & credit: Buy, send and receive digital vouchers and credit for yourself or as a gift with just a few clicks. Donate: Donate money to Swiss aid organizations and their projects for charitable purposes. Withdraw cash: Sometimes you can only pay with cash. That’s why TWINT has integrated “Sonect.” It allows you to get cash quickly and easily using the “Withdraw cash” feature, without the need for an ATM. Benefit from Super Deals: Every week you can benefit from new discount offers in the “Super Deals” partner feature. Order coffee: Order new coffee supplies directly in TWINT using the app or the QR code on the Nespresso machine. . . . and much more. SECURE IS SECURE • Meets the security standards of Swiss banks • All data remains in Switzerland • Protected by 6-digit PIN or fingerprint • The UBS TWINT account can be blocked at any time UBS Switzerland AG has only made the UBS TWINT app (“app”) available to the following persons, for whom it was exclusively designed: For (i) existing clients of UBS Switzerland AG and existing clients of other non-US subsidiaries of UBS Group AG who are domiciled in Switzerland, and (ii) natural persons who are domiciled in Switzerland. The fact that the app can be downloaded from non-Swiss app stores does not constitute an invitation, offer or recommendation to enter into a transaction, nor should it be construed as an invitation or offer to enter into a client relationship between the person downloading the app and UBS Group AG companies. The app is not intended for and cannot be used by persons resident in Australia or the USA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION http://www.ubs.com/twint
ZKB Access
Securely access your online banking with this app. New users can complete identification from home or a branch. Enjoy flexibility and enhanced security through a two-channel login process.
- Secure eBanking login
- New customer identification
- ID scan and video selfie
- Smartphone and tablet support
- Two-channel security
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With the ZKB Access App, you can easily and securely log in to the digital Banking of Zürcher Kantonalbank. New customers can also identify themselves from home or in one of our branches. Advantages of the ZKB Access App: - High flexibility by using your smartphone or tablet - Easy identification with ID scan and video selfie for new customers - High security due to the separation into two channels (smartphone and eBanking) For more information, visit www.zkb.ch/access-faq
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Verdict
UBS TWINT and ZKB Access both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ZKB Access's written reviews are positive against 31% of UBS TWINT's. ZKB Access also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). UBS TWINT's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 214). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for UBS TWINT against 4.9 for ZKB Access. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UBS TWINT has 1.7K ratings behind it against 214, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of UBS TWINT's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZKB Access's.
UBS TWINT ships an update every 2 months, ZKB Access every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UBS TWINT | ZKB Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.7K ratings) | 4.9 (214 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 214 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UBS AG | Zuercher Kantonalbank |
Customer experience
UBS TWINT
ZKB Access
Bugs and requests
UBS TWINT
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to save contacts
- Login and transaction failures
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Allow access with non-Swiss phone numbers
- Improve contact management
- Optimize app performance
- Enhance interface design
ZKB Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UBS TWINT
No in-app purchases
ZKB Access
No in-app purchases







