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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 1,749 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user-friendly interface and the overall reliability of the service for daily spending, bill payments, and direct deposits. Many appreciate the various products and features, such as credit building tools, cashback, and high-interest savings, which help them manage finances effectively and improve their credit scores. The company is often seen as a modern, innovative banking solution that delivers on its promises, offering benefits like early paycheque access and no transaction fees for travel. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with payment-related issues, such as delays in receiving cash back for disputed transactions and the inability to adjust payment dates for monthly memberships to align with paydays, which negatively impacted their credit. A few other people also felt that customer service could be improved, particularly regarding response times for urgent issues and the process for regaining account access after losing a phone, which led to significant frustration and delays.

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User experience

Customers consistently note positive experiences with user experience, highlighting the app's ease of use and... See more

Payment

People report ambiguous experiences with payment, with some appreciating features like the ability to load... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting its reliability and convenience, with many... See more

Product

Reviewers express satisfaction with the product, highlighting its utility for credit building and managing... See more

Customer service

Customers had ambiguous experiences with customer service, with some expressing extreme disappointment due to... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made the switch to Koho a few years ago when I was living overseas. The no foreign exchange option with the everything plan saved me a ton of cash and still allowed me to earn cash back on foreign... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Koho goes above and beyond. I have never experienced delays in direct deposits, etransfers, bill paying or anything. They have a lovely suite of products that help build you credit and I use all... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve never had any issues about experiences using Koho. A good feature to add on to Koho is stop the transaction when the merchant takes out an amount that is incorrect. There should be a way to put a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sometimes in life things happen and some of us tank our credit score. A friend told me about KOHO and that she used it to help her daughter build her credit, and she was able to manage how much money... See more

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Company details

  1. Non-Bank Financial Service
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Financial Consultant
  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

Great

Quick responses, easy to use interface, always available, use daily for most of my activity.

1 July 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear KOHO is part of your daily routine.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You load credit card

If you are looking for a credit card for anything then KOHO is the card for you. You put as much money as you want on the card and I have not had a serious problem. The only bad experience was when I had purchased a product everything went through with 0 problems, but a few times the company that I purchased product from did charge me multiple times, but when I realized what was going on with my KOHO account I contacted KOHO through the app and explained what had happened and canceled the card and the KOHO app started the process of getting my funds back, which I can tell you was successful in returning the funds that were charged to my KOHO account. If you are looking for a you load credit card then KOHO is the card for you.

29 May 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad to hear you've been enjoying KOHO and that our support team was able to help resolve the duplicate charges and get your funds returned!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i disputed a transaction that i did not…

i disputed a transaction that i did not allow nor have any idea about and koho refuses to renburse me for it when i first complained about it the transaction was still pending and could have had time to cancel the money that was used and give it back to me. plus me not being able to change my email for autodepoist!

30 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It looks like you're already in contact with our disputes team, and they'll be happy to help answer any questions you have. Please feel free to continue the conversation through your open support chat if you have any additional questions. We're here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything is great

Everything, from the app to the client service the experience has been flawless. Congratulations guys on a 5 star review. Keep up the good work.

30 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for the kind words and the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that everything from the app to our client service has met your expectations!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sudden account closure, zero transparency, and completely unhelpful "support"

I am absolutely appalled by how KOHO handles its customers. Out of nowhere, I received an email stating that my account was permanently closed due to alleged "unauthorized deposits". I immediately reached out to dispute this, as it is a complete misunderstanding and I have done nothing to violate their policies.

Instead of looking into the issue or providing any evidence, their customer support team gave me automated, scripted responses. They repeatedly hid behind their "Cardholder Agreement," refusing to provide a single detail about what triggered this decision "for security reasons." They claim the decision is final and unrevokable.

​To make matters worse, this sudden and unfair closure means I am now at risk of losing access to my Canadian Disability Benefit, which I rely on. Even after explaining the severe financial hardship this causes, the support agents didn't care and simply closed the chat session on me. They also claim it takes up to 45 business days just to return my remaining funds.

KOHO has zero transparency, zero accountability, and completely dismissive customer service. If you want a financial institution that actually communicates with you and respects its users, stay far away from KOHO. I am officially escalating this matter to the Ombudsman (OBSI) and looking into legal alternatives. Unacceptable.

20 April 2026
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Reply from KOHO

We hear you, having an account closed is definitely stressful. KOHO only closes accounts when there’s a clear violation of our cardholder agreement. Out of respect for privacy, we can’t go into specifics here, but we encourage you to reach out to our support team for a direct conversation. Thank you for your understanding.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I receive a greater interest on most of…

I receive a greater interest on most of my money than what my regular bank pays. I wish that the funds on hold for my secured credit building also paid interest. Also I hope the fees for the various plans do not increase any further. I currently pay $24 per month which negates any interest earned.

24 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for the review. The funds held as your security deposit are set aside specifically to support your Secured Credit Building account, so they aren't part of your Spendable balance and don't earn interest. If you ever withdraw the deposit back to your Spendable balance, those funds would start earning interest again - just keep in mind you'd need to repay the amount by your billing date to keep your account in good standing. We really appreciate you sharing this feedback with us.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use and not too many service…

Easy to use and not too many service charges no unexpected charges. Everything priety straight forward 👍

25 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for the kind words! We're glad to hear you're finding KOHO straightforward and transparent!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to use

Simple to use, plenty of options, plenty of perks

25 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thanks so much for the review! We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

KOHO has been super easy to use

KOHO has been super easy to use. Load money and spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Reliable and convenient.

17 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for the great feedback! We're happy to hear KOHO has been reliable and convenient for you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Round-up is the best!

I've been using this for quite some time. I love the round-up feature, which helps me save more. It's very handy when I am travelling as well. No foreign exchange fees!

26 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for being a long-time member! We're so glad the RoundUps feature has been helping you save, and that KOHO has been a great travel companion with no foreign exchange fees, which is offered on the Extra and Everything plans.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVE KOHO

I absolutely LOVE KOHO. First of all, I want to say that I am not affiliated with KOHO in any way. I am only a customer. I love their Prepaid MasterCard. In your account, your card is tied to the Spending Section of your account, so if you lose your wallet or the card, and someone tries to use your card, your loss is limited. There is a Vault Section where I keep my money which earns high interest. When you purchase items, you get cash back monthly. You also get discounts when you spend money at their partnered businesses which are many. When I travel, their exchange rate is reasonable and the foreign exchange transaction fee is low. There are just so many good things about KOHO. I absolutely endorse it. It is also a great card for someone who wants to build on his credit history. It is simply a great card! LOVE it!!!

29 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It means the world to us. You've highlighted so many of the features we've worked hard to build - from the spending and Vault structure to cash back, partner cash back, and travelling with KOHO. We're thrilled KOHO has been such a positive part of your financial life, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s so easy to track your spending

It’s so easy to track your spending, you can improve your credit score, save money. It was a really good decision for me.

25 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for sharing this! We're so glad KOHO has made a real difference for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

helped build credit

i had no bank and hardly any credit and this helps me use it as a bank and also helped build up my credit

25 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're really glad KOHO has been able to step in as a reliable financial tool and help you build your credit along the way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like everything about my koho the…

I like everything about my koho the cover is a big help and being able to withdraw from an atm helps to be even better if koho got a actual branch

24 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for the kind words and for the thoughtful feedback! We're glad the overdraft cover and ATM access have been useful for you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My KOHO Experence

7Good day, KOHO has blocked access to my bank account refusing to send me my money in my account and been dealing with support for over 3 days now with no progress or updates on my account. I try to log in and brings me to a page that says I need to email verify@koho or something and noone has messaged me back and the first msg I sent couldn't be delivered. This is stupid holding my funds hostage basically because ive verified my account ive sent in drivers license through to support and still no changes or access to my account or my funds. This is the worse banking experience of my life and I will be gladly telling all my friends and people not to bank with Koho, I will be discussing this with a lawyer and obsi and the better business bureau since they have given me no other option since they cant resolve my issue in a timely manner, and we as humans need access to our money to live everyday.
Update june 29th 2026, still no update and still waiting but they've asked me to send in my drivers again with proof im hold the id, and then asked "if ive never created an account with them in the past how do I have an account" then I sent proof of them verifying my email through my email when I created the account june 22nd. Added funds to my account via emt and then the next day cant access my account and they cant fix it nor will they send my funds to my email via emt even after I said to close the account. I dont recommend banking with this company.

23 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It looks like you're already in contact with our supervisor team, and they'll be happy to help answer any questions you have. Please feel free to continue the conversation through your open support chat if you have any additional questions. We're here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is helping with rebuilding credit…

This is helping with rebuilding credit give me options to reserve hotels and other things I need.. the credit rebuild is not costly at all the extra over draft is helpful when needed. Only thing is the rent thing need the split 1 setup. Even though I pay it all with 2 people on lease I have to wait wish is is here faster
Thank you

22 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Thank you for this great feedback! We're happy to hear KOHO is helping you rebuild your credit and that the overdraft coverage has come in handy. We appreciate your feedback about Rent Reporting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly it’s been really wonderful for…

Honestly it’s been really wonderful for me over the years. Not sure I’ve ever been happier with a bank. Only thing I wish for is cheque deposit. But I know it’ll come one day.

23 June 2026
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Reply from KOHO

Hey there, thanks for sharing your feedback with us! To ensure your request gets the attention it deserves, we encourage you to submit it through our "Feature Requests" section in the app. Here's how:
1. Tap your profile icon in the app
2.Click on Support > Feature Requests
3. Search for your suggestion and give it an upvote if it’s already there
We appreciate your feedback!

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