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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 1,532 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent service and product offerings, highlighting features like cashback, early direct deposits, and credit-building opportunities. Many appreciate the ease of use and the convenience of managing their finances through the platform, finding it a reliable and helpful tool for daily needs and financial planning. However, some customers also noted issues with payment processing, such as delayed funds or problems with e-transfers, where the company's fraud coverage was perceived as insufficient. A few other people also felt that customer service was inconsistent, with some experiencing long wait times, unhelpful agents, or difficulties resolving complex issues.

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User experience

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Payment

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with payment. Many appreciate features like early direct... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, particularly praising the financial coaching service as... See more

Customer service

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They offer great services with a good interest rate on balance, no minimum balance required. Cash back, cover, payment plans, extra cashback with scores of businesses all for little to no fees depend... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Koho is the easiest way to get and use a credit card. You can use it virtually, pay bills, have automatic withdrawal when they require a credit card. There are so many ways that Koho can make your dig... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I enjoy everything about my account with KOHO. The hope very soon KOHO will have a mobile cheque deposit option, so I can close my separate account at a bank that offers it. Also being able to ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a hard time finding contact information and it would not let me live chat unless I logged in but it also wouldn't let me log in so there's that . Customer service was great they worked hard at f... See more

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Company details

  1. Non-bank financial service
  2. Alternative Financial Services
  3. Financial advisor
  4. Financial Institution
  5. Money transfer service

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KOHO is the simple, secure, and rewarding way to manage your money. We empower Canadians to improve their financial lives without the red tape and high fees found elsewhere. We provide easy-to-use tools for spending, saving and credit building all in one place.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

KOHO is the best bank I have found bar…

KOHO is the best bank I have found bar none. They gave me a small overdraft, which I managed well, and it wasn't long before my limit was increased to the maximum coverage.
I was approved for a small line of credit that I can use when it is a really tight month. I, as per agreed, pay it totally off by the due date and this is reported as an on time payment to the credit bureau. Both products are helping repair my dismal credit score.

I have recently utilized KOHOs Financial Coaching Service. It has been amazing. My coach took her time with me. I made my monthly budget up, and she reviewed it, giving me excellent suggestions on changes I could make. She explained everything well and very clearly. It was a very positive experience. I'm happy to say by July 31st, I will have both of my loans, and my overdraft completely paid off!!! At this point, I should be able to stay out of my overdraft, except for emergencies. I will also have my credit card card totally paid off! I will continue to put my groceries, pet needs, and household supplies on here, but I will be able to pay it off in full before the due date each month. On top of this I should be able to save 200 a month in my smash account (an unbreakable metal box where I save for my wants, and another $150 to $200 a month to my vault for my neefs as they arise!

Without KOHO taking a chance on me with my poor credit score, it would not have improved by 100 points over the past year. Without the Financial Coach service, which is free with the Everything Plan, I know I would still be sinking and not making slow steady progress. The personal coach is understanding, nonjudgemental, and has one goal: To teach you how to manage your budget in the best way possible so your bills are paid automatically and on time monthly. Plus, show you that even on a very limited budget, you can save as well. The months of June and July are going to be tough, but the short-term pain is definitely worth the long-term benefits.

There is no service on KOHO that doesn't benefit those of us with a bruised or no credit history. The personal financial coaching service is by far the best one I have come across and used to date!

Thank-you coaches L and T. Your advice has been invaluable! As well, thank you KOHO for finally offering a banking service that looks at the whole customer and not just their income and bank account! I recommend you every chance I get!

15 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic features

Fantastic features, fast processes, quick e-transfers, great credit building opportunities & makes me giddy when I see my payroll alert that it’s been deposited!

20 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

App is very intuitive and easy to use

App is very intuitive and easy to use, and I can close the ads easily so they don’t bother me, the transactions from my back to KOHO are super fast and easy, love the cashback too!

20 May 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you're finding the app intuitive and enjoying the fast transactions and cashback features. Your feedback means a lot to us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My friend is using this company and…

My friend is using this company and they have taken $1,400 and said it's coming back to them and has not come back has been taken down and they say there is nothing he can do about it I do not recommend this company would you want to do business with them when they treat their customers this way

20 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

saving money for something important

save money , cash back saved money for eye surgery in November 2024

20 May 2025
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for sharing your story with us! We're honored that KOHO helped you save for your eye surgery. It means so much to know our cashback feature made a real difference in reaching such an important goal.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bank

Koho is easy to use and it's online banking app is user friendly, having a physical card and a digital one makes shopping simple.

20 May 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the ease of use of our app and finding both your physical and virtual cards convenient for shopping.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really good bank but cover up doesn’t…

Really good bank but cover up doesn’t make sense kinda scam & you guys need boost cover up for customers plus have more things more customers get money

20 May 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

To clarify, Cover functions as an overdraft feature. You can see the Cover amount you're currently eligible for in-app!

If you have any questions about how Cover works or would like more details about your specific account, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're here to help!

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