Updated September 28, 2026 · BorrowCue Editorial Team
Finteres vs Youmoney
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Finteres |  Youmoney |
|---|---|---|
| APR | 0% to 36%Lower | 25.28% to 72.19% |
| Loan amount | €100 to €5,000 | PLN 100 to PLN 10,000 |
| Term | 3 to 4 months | 24 monthsHigher |
| Arrangement fee | 0 EUR | 5064.60 PLN commission (33.76% of the 15000 PLN loan) in the instalment-loan representative example |
| Credit check | Soft prequal | Hard |
| Funding time | Immediate transfer on approval, maximum 24-48 hours in exceptional cases | 15-30 minutes with the fastest lenders, usually 2-4 hours, at most by the end of the next business day |
| Representative example | Loan of 300 EUR repaid in 91 days: costs 0 EUR, total repayable 300 EUR, APR 0% | Instalment loan: APR 53.21%, loan amount 15000.00 PLN, fixed interest 16.05% per year, 24 months, 23 instalments of 945.83 PLN plus a final instalment of 945.83 PLN, total cost 7699.92 PLN, total repayable 22699.92 PLN |
| Eligibility | Aged 18 or over, legally resident in Spain, Spanish bank account in own name, stable income, valid DNI or residence permit | Aged 18 to 75, valid Polish ID, Polish citizenship, bank account at a Polish bank in the applicant's own name, phone number and e-mail; any income source accepted (employment, self-employment, pension, allowance, alimony) |
| Origination fee (%) | 0%Lower | 33.76% |
| Loan types | Personal, Payday, Debt consolidation, CarCovers more | Personal, Payday, Debt consolidation |
| Rate type | Not confirmed | Fixed |
Same on both: Lender type (Broker), Free early repayment (Yes), Credit needed (Poor).
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Key differences
- Finteres scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.6.
- Youmoney is available in 2 more countries.
- APR is lower at Finteres: 0% to 36% vs 25.28% to 72.19%.
- Origination fee (%) is lower at Finteres: 0% vs 33.76%.
- Term is higher at Youmoney: 24 months vs 3 to 4 months.
- Support channels: only Youmoney offers Chat.
- Loan types: only Finteres offers Car.
Our verdict on each
Finteres
Finteres is a broker for small, short loans, and it suits residents with a thin credit file who need money as soon as an application is approved.
Youmoney
Youmoney suits Polish borrowers who need money within hours and who can absorb a steep rate, offering payday, instalment and consolidation loans through a single application. What you pay is the trade-off: 25.28% to 72.19%, an arrangement fee of 33.76% of the amount borrowed, and a term of 24 months.
Score breakdown
| Area | Finteres | Youmoney |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherArrangement fee of 0 EUR and free early repayment, with a representative example showing a short loan repaid at no added cost. | 8.5APR runs 25.28% to 72.19% with a 33.76% commission in the instalment-loan example, so total cost is high. |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.2HigherCoverage spans personal, payday and debt consolidation, funding is listed as same day funding, and early repayment carries no charge. |
| Trust | 8.3Higher | 8.2 |
Side by side, item by item
| Loan types | Finteres | Youmoney |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Yes | Yes |
| Payday | Yes | Yes |
| Debt consolidation | Yes | Yes |
| Car | Yes | No |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Finteres | Youmoney |
|---|---|---|
| Personal loans | 27 of 1932 | 32 of 1932 |
| Payday and short-term loans | 12 of 246 | 14 of 246 |
| Loans for bad credit | 16 of 275 | 19 of 275 |
| Debt consolidation loans | 10 of 425 | 12 of 425 |
A third option
FINANZCHECK.de has apr at -0.4% to 19.9%, against 0% to 36% for Finteres and 25.28% to 72.19% for Youmoney.
FINANZCHECK.de reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Finteres | Youmoney |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Fixed rate |
| Features | Same day funding | Same day funding |
| Legal entity | Fininity OÜ | Findao sp. z o.o. |
| Headquarters | Estonia | Poland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2022 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Finteres | Youmoney | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| APR | 0% to 36%lowest quarter | 25.28% to 72.19%highest quarter | 8.99 |
| Term | 3 to 4 monthslowest quarter | 24 monthslowest quarter | 60 |
| Origination fee (%) | 0%below the median | 33.76%highest quarter | 0.25% |
Median across 1005 listed lenders.
Pros and cons
Finteres
Pros
- No arrangement fee to budget for: the origination fee is 0 EUR, and the representative example shows a short loan repaid with nothing added to the amount borrowed.
- Free early repayment, so clearing the balance before the agreed date costs no more than sticking to the schedule.
- The credit check is soft prequal, a soft prequalification step that 20.4% of the brands on the site use, against 72.7% on a hard search.
Cons
- Terms run only 3 to 4, far shorter than the 48 typical of personal loans on the site, so a large balance has to clear in a short window.
- Finteres works as a broker, so 0% to 36% is a range it works across rather than a rate you are handed, and the lender sets the terms you sign.
- The largest loan sits at the top of €100 to €5,000, well short of the €653,159.33 recorded for the biggest personal loans on the site.
Youmoney
Pros
- Money can move fast: the stated funding time is minutes with the fastest lenders, usually a few hours, and at the latest by the end of the next business day.
- Early repayment is free, so settling the balance ahead of schedule adds no fee to the bill.
- The offer covers personal, payday and debt consolidation under a single application, which saves shopping lender by lender.
Cons
- The APR runs 25.28% to 72.19%, well above the 10% to 23% band at Monzo Flex, so the cost of access is high.
- The arrangement fee in the instalment-loan representative example is 33.76% of the amount borrowed, charged on top of the interest.
- A hard credit check runs on every application, so a rejected or repeated attempt leaves a full search on your file.
Who each suits
Finteres
Who it suits
- Adults legally resident in Spain who hold a Spanish bank account in their own name, have stable income and carry a valid DNI or residence permit.
- Borrowers with a poor credit file, since Finteres works with thin credit rather than requiring a top file.
- People who need cash the same day and expect to clear it early, given immediate transfers on approval and free early repayment.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to spread a balance over years, since terms stop at 3 to 4 against a 48 elsewhere; Monzo Flex at 10% to 23% is worth a look for a different shape.
- Borrowers needing a larger sum than the top of €100 to €5,000, which sits well below the €653,159.33 seen on the site; Cashspace at PHP 12 to PHP 36 is another short-term option to check.
- Applicants who need the rate fixed in advance, since 0% to 36% is a range a broker works with; Cashspace ES at 0% gives a single point of comparison instead.
Youmoney
Who it suits
- Polish borrowers with an emergency bill or a short gap who need the money within hours rather than days.
- Applicants whose income is not a salary, including self-employed workers, pensioners and anyone on an allowance or alimony.
- Anyone planning to clear a small balance quickly, since early repayment is free and the term is 24 months.
Who should look elsewhere
- Monzo Flex, whose APR of 10% to 23% sits far below 25.28% to 72.19% for anyone who can qualify there.
- Cashspace, which quotes PHP 12 to PHP 36 in a different market, if the rate on paper matters more than the pace.
Current offers
Finteres
Current offer
First period offer
Primer prestamo sin costo para nuevos usuarios: 0% TAE, cost 0 EUR on a 300 EUR loan repaid in 91 days
New Finteres users only; first loan at 0% APR, site states the figure is indicative and not contractual and can change after the questionnaire
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Youmoney
Current offer
Bonus
First loan for 0 PLN (APR 0%) for new customers of partner lenders: 0 PLN, APR 0%
Only for new customers of a specific partner lender, one promotion per institution, must be repaid on time or full interest, commission and possible penalties apply; amounts typically 1000-7000 PLN, term 7-61 days
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Finteres | Youmoney |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | No | Yes |
| Romania | No | Yes |
| Spain | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Finteres
What does a Finteres loan cost?+
Finteres quotes an APR of 0% to 36% across the loans it brokers, and the arrangement fee is 0 EUR. The representative example is the plainest guide: a short loan repaid with no added cost, so the total repayable matches the amount advanced. A soft prequalification check, soft prequal, is the only credit step named.
Is Finteres a lender or a broker?+
Finteres is a broker, not a direct lender. An application is passed to a lender and the loan contract sits with that lender, while Finteres publishes the range it works across, 0% to 36%. The rate you end up with is confirmed by the lender, not fixed by the broker.
Youmoney
What APR will I pay on a Youmoney loan?+
The advertised range is 25.28% to 72.19%, and the instalment-loan representative example sits inside that band at a fixed rate. The figure to watch is the total repayable in the example rather than the headline percentage, because the commission charged alongside the interest adds a large share of the amount borrowed.
What fees are charged on top of the interest?+
The listed charge beyond interest is the arrangement fee. In the instalment-loan representative example the commission is 33.76% of the amount borrowed, which is the largest single addition to the bill and the reason the total repayable overshoots the sum you asked for. Compare total repayable figures across quotes, not the rate alone.