Which Neobanks Will — Rise Or Fall?

By 2026, the neobank landscape has shifted from a "growth at all costs" race to a survival-of-the-fittest battle centered on and strategic depth . While the global market is projected to reach between $310 billion and $552 billion this year, the industry remains divided: approximately 76% of neobanks are still unprofitable , struggling with low average revenue per user ($45 compared to $350 at traditional banks). The Rising Stars: Profitability and Super-Apps

While some niche banks (like those for freelancers or eco-conscious users) are growing, several others like Flowbank and Coop Finance+ have already disappeared due to an inability to scale or maintain trust. Which neobanks will rise or fall?

Neobanks failing in 2026 typically share one trait: they failed to find a "path to profit" beyond free accounts. By 2026, the neobank landscape has shifted from

Continues to dominate with over 110 million customers , leveraging its high transparency and credit-led model. Neobanks failing in 2026 typically share one trait:

Both have achieved sustained profitability by moving into SME banking and lending. Starling’s focus on its "Banking-as-a-Service" infrastructure is now a key growth engine.

A prime example of scale-to-profitability, targeting $9 billion in revenue and $3.5 billion in profit for 2026. Its expansion into crypto (where 40% of neobanks are now following) and global stock trading has made it a "financial super-app".