Neobanks

✦ Sentiment OverviewUpdated weekly · Jul 17, 2026

Hiver's sentiment has weakened notably, with its NeoBase score declining 8.9 points to 63/100 this week. The deterioration reflects broader African fintech sector headwinds—recent coverage emphasises prolonged funding winter pressures—rather than company-specific criticism. Neutral media framing and the absence of direct brand mentions in headlines suggest reputational stability amid macro headwinds, though investor confidence appears strained.

Sentiment index

our score · updated weekly
70.5/100
+7.17 vs last week
Reviews · 12,357 ratings72
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Where Hiver operates

1 markets
India

In the media

brand coverage
www.lesechos.fr

« Un conseiller bancaire ancré dans un territoire parle à un client qu'il connaît dans la durée : c'est l'ADN différenciant de la banque coopérative »

www.lesechos.fr · 1mo ago

Le client d'aujourd'hui n'a plus une banque. Il dispose d'un écosystème d'usage : une néobanque pour ses voyages à l'étranger,...

classe-export.com

L’hiver du financement se confirme pour les startups africaines

classe-export.com · 18mo ago

Les levées de fonds ont à nouveau chuté en 2024, cédant 25% sur un an. Le Kenya s'en tire bien et domine le continent qui a connu deux...

paperjam.lu

Les événements de l’automne à venir

paperjam.lu · 23mo ago

Des traditions annuelles aux favoris saisonniers, voici où les Luxembourgeois se rendront et ce qu'ils feront durant l'automne.

forbesafrique.com

Focus Fintech I Entretien I Christophe Viarnaud : Vers la fin de l’hiver du capital-risque en Afrique ?

forbesafrique.com · 25mo ago

Le capital-risque joue bien sûr un rôle majeur pour financer l'innovation africaine. Cependant, la crise du venture capital (VC) a brutalement touché le...

paperjam.lu

Fin du gaz russe: l’UE adopte un plan de bataille

paperjam.lu · 50mo ago

Les ministres européens de l'Énergie se sont mis d'accord, ce lundi à Luxembourg, sur un plan de bataille européen contre l'arrêt des livraisons de gaz...

Latest from social

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HiverLinkedIn· 1d ago · Jul 19, 2026

Travelling this summer? Spend abroad with no hidden fees and real exchange rates.

2.2K💬 5482
HiverLinkedIn· 1w ago · Jul 12, 2026

We're hiring across engineering, product and risk. Come build the future of finance with Hiver.

1.4K💬 6128
HiverLinkedIn· 2w ago · Jul 7, 2026

Travelling this summer? Spend abroad with no hidden fees and real exchange rates.

3.0K💬 166114
HiverLinkedIn· 3w ago · Jul 2, 2026

New in the Hiver app: a faster, cleaner way to manage your money. Update to the latest version to try it.

3.7K💬 93112

What people are saying

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Daniel Kim@danielkimX· 3d ago

Hiver raising rates again? Curious how this compares to the competition right now.

Chris Whitfieldu/chriswhitfieReddit· 1w ago

Hiver raising rates again? Curious how this compares to the competition right now.

Nora Lindqvist@noralindqvisX· 2w ago

Hiver's customer service left me hanging on a frozen account. Not a great look.

Elena FischerFacebook· 2w ago

Hiver's customer service left me hanging on a frozen account. Not a great look.

Aisha Rahmanu/aisharahmanReddit· 2w ago

Switched to Hiver and honestly not looking back. The fee transparency alone is worth it.

Company

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hiver for and what makes it unique?

Hiver is built for women in India, offering features tailored to their financial needs: rewards on health, beauty and education purchases, financial literacy content and a supportive community. It is one of the few neobanks in India with a mission to close the gender gap in financial services.

Is Hiver a real bank?

Hiver operates as a neobank through an RBI-regulated partner bank. The savings account and Visa debit card are issued by the partner bank. Deposits are covered by the DICGC (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation) up to ₹5 lakh per depositor.

What rewards does Hiver offer?

Hiver offers cashback and reward points on purchases in categories including health, beauty and education — tailored to common spending patterns among women in India. Current rewards are detailed in the app.

Is Hiver available outside India?

No, Hiver is available exclusively in India. An Indian Aadhaar/PAN card is required to register. The app is available in English and several Indian languages.

What financial education features does Hiver offer?

Hiver provides financial literacy content covering personal finance topics including budgeting, investing and fraud awareness — all contextualised for women in India. The platform also includes an online community for peer financial discussion and support.

Ratings & sentiment aggregated from Trustpilot, Google Play and App Store — anonymised store metrics only, no individual reviews.