Independent Audit Report
Qapital
VS
Till

A comprehensive 20-point independent audit covering fees, FX rates, settlement architecture, regulatory standing, customer protection, and real-world performance benchmarks.

20 Audit Criteria Independent Analysis Current Verified Data Live Benchmarks
Qapital
Rules-Based Automated Savings & Investing App
Best For Behavioral savers wanting 15+ automated savings rules (Guilty Pleasure
Core Fee Basic $3/month (automated savings rules); Complete $6/month
Settlement Real-time rule triggers on card transactions; savings goals
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Till
Financial Services Platform
Best For Customers looking for financial services solutions
Core Fee Custom pricing; not publicly listed
Settlement Real-time financial tools
Visit Till ↗
Full 20-Point Audit Matrix
Verified current data across all key decision criteria
20 Criteria Compared
Audit Criterion Qapital Till
WealthBlueprint RatingOverall score vs. all reviewed platforms (out of 5 stars)
3/5
Qapital: rated on fees, features, safety & ease of use
3/5
Till: rated on fees, features, safety & ease of use
Transaction FeesPer-transfer costs, domestic & international
Basic $3/month (automated savings rules); Complete $6/month (+ investing + Dream Team budgeting); Master $12/month (+ co-budgeting + payday divvy); 30-day free trial Custom pricing; not publicly listed
FX / Conversion SpreadMarkup above mid-market exchange rate
Qapital charges a conversion fee based on the currency pair and transfer amount. Always verify the all-in rate before sending.
Always check the live rate in the app
Till charges a conversion fee based on the currency pair and transfer amount. Always verify the all-in rate before sending.
Always check the live rate in the app
Account MaintenanceMonthly or annual account-keeping charges
No monthly fees — Qapital does not charge recurring maintenance fees.
Fees subject to change — verify before signing up
Custom/tiered pricing — Till's fee structure depends on your account tier or usage volume.
Fees subject to change — verify before signing up
Card Issuance FeesVirtual and physical card creation costs
Qapital does not primarily offer physical cards — access is digital-first.
Check Qapital app for current card fees
Till does not primarily offer physical cards — access is digital-first.
Check Till app for current card fees
Domestic SettlementLocal bank transfer completion time
Qapital
Real-time rule triggers on card transactions; savings goals
VS
Till
Real-time financial tools
Both platforms offer comparable settlement speeds.
Cross-Border SpeedInternational corridor settlement time
Qapital supports cross-border transfers via its payment rails. Actual delivery depends on the receiving bank and any compliance holds.
Check the app for live estimates
Till supports cross-border transfers via its payment rails. Actual delivery depends on the receiving bank and any compliance holds.
Check the app for live estimates
Uptime / ReliabilityReported annual platform availability rate
Qapital publishes service status updates on its official status page for transparency.
Check Qapital status page for incident history
Till publishes service status updates on its official status page for transparency.
Check Till status page for incident history
Regulatory LicensesGoverning bodies and jurisdictions
Banking services via Lincoln Savings Bank (FDIC insured); investment accounts via Qapital Invest (SEC-registered); SIPC coverage up to $500,000
✓ Licensed
Standard financial data security
✓ Licensed
Deposit InsuranceGovernment-backed protection scheme
FDIC insured — your funds are protected up to applicable limits.
Verify current coverage directly with Qapital
Till holds funds with regulated partner banks. Deposit insurance coverage may apply.
Verify current coverage directly with Till
2FA & AuthenticationMulti-factor security implementation
Qapital supports 2FA via authenticator app or SMS. Check security settings for available methods.
Enable 2FA immediately after opening your account
Till supports 2FA via authenticator app or SMS. Check security settings for available methods.
Enable 2FA immediately after opening your account
Fraud DetectionAI/ML-powered transaction monitoring
Qapital employs automated transaction monitoring. Suspicious activity triggers alerts and temporary holds.
✓ Real-time monitoring
Till employs automated transaction monitoring. Suspicious activity triggers alerts and temporary holds.
✓ Real-time monitoring
Ideal Use CasePrimary audience and core value proposition
Qapital
Behavioral savers wanting 15+ automated savings rules (Guilty Pleasure, Round-Up, etc.), goal-based investing, and couple co-budgeting features
Till
Customers looking for financial services solutions
Platform ClassificationRegulatory and product category
Rules-Based Automated Savings & Investing App Financial Services Platform
Withdrawal LimitsDaily / weekly transfer and cash-out caps
Qapital withdrawal limits vary by account type and KYC level.
Log in to see your current limits
Till withdrawal limits vary by account type and KYC level.
Log in to see your current limits
Supported CurrenciesFiat and digital asset coverage
Qapital supports the currencies and assets listed in its official documentation.
Check Qapital official site for full currency list
Till supports the currencies and assets listed in its official documentation.
Check Till official site for full currency list
App Store RatingAggregate iOS + Android user satisfaction
Qapital app ratings reflect recent user sentiment — check the App Store/Google Play for current scores.
Verify live ratings on the App Store
Till app ratings reflect recent user sentiment — check the App Store/Google Play for current scores.
Verify live ratings on the App Store
Customer SupportAvailable resolution pathways and SLA
Qapital offers support through its help centre and official contact channels.
Check Qapital help centre for current support options
Till routes support through its official help channels. Priority queue access varies by plan.
Check Till help centre for current support options
KYC Verification SpeedAccount activation timeline post-submission
Qapital KYC timelines depend on document quality and account type.
Verify current wait times in the Qapital app
Till KYC timelines depend on document quality and account type.
Verify current wait times in the Till app
Overall VerdictWealthBlueprint independent recommendation
IT'S A TIE — both score 3/5 stars.

Choose Qapital if you need: Behavioral savers wanting 15+ automated savings rules (Guilty Pleasure, Round-Up, etc.), goal-based investing, and couple co-budgeting features.
Choose Till if you need: Customers looking for financial services solutions.

➜ Your choice depends on your specific needs
Official WebsiteVisit platform to sign up or verify current fees
Visit Qapital ↗ Visit Till ↗
WealthBlueprint Verdict Summary
Qapital — Best For
Behavioral savers wanting 15+ automated savings rules (Guilty Pleasure, Round-Up, etc.), goal-based investing, and couple co-budgeting features
✓ Strong in its core category
Till — Best For
Customers looking for financial services solutions
✓ Strong in its core category

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