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title: "i-invest alternatives"
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# i-invest alternatives

Compare 86 published alternatives to i-invest.

## Breadcrumbs

- [i-invest](/i-invest)
- [Alternatives](/i-invest/alternatives)

## Summary

Compare 86 published alternatives to i-invest.

## About these alternatives

The most useful i-invest alternatives in 2026 are [Branch](https://liners.com/branch), [AjoCard](https://liners.com/ajocard), [V Bank](/vbank), [HerVest](https://liners.com/hervest), and [Crowdyvest](https://liners.com/crowdyvest). The right pick depends on whether you want pure investing (stocks and fixed income), goal-based savings, or a wallet app that also does bills and short-term credit.

i-invest is a Nigeria-focused digital investment app (also available on web) that lets retail investors buy Treasury bills, Nigerian stocks, and USD bonds, fund a wallet, and invest online. It launched in 2018 and is developed and managed by Parthian Partners Limited; the platform states it is regulated by SEC Nigeria, and it also publishes security standards including PCI-DSS compliance and ISO 27001 certification.

People usually compare i-invest competitors because they want a more specialised product for one job, not an all-in-one investing app. Common switches include moving to a dedicated wealth app for automated savings and mutual funds, choosing a stockbroking-first platform for Nigerian equities, or picking a wallet-style app that combines savings with bill payments and loans. None of this makes i-invest a poor choice; it means the market now has specialists worth comparing.

## What To Look Out For In A i-invest Alternative

- **Regulation and custody**: confirm the provider’s SEC relationship (where relevant) and how assets are held, especially for investments.
- **Asset coverage**: decide if you need mutual funds, Nigerian equities, fixed income, or just savings, then shortlist apps built for that.
- **Minimums and entry points**: check the smallest amount you can start with, Meritrade advertises account opening from ₦10,000.
- **Savings structure**: look for goal-based or automated savings if you want discipline, not manual top-ups.
- **Bill payments and everyday money**: if you pay utilities and buy airtime often, prioritise apps that include bill payments built-in.
- **Loans and credit access**: if short-term loans matter, focus on platforms tagged for lending, not pure investing.
- **Country availability**: some options operate beyond Nigeria, Branch lists availability in Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Use the Liners directory below to filter and compare options side by side based on what you care about most.

## Compare i-invest alternatives by what you use it for

- **For investing and wealth building**: [Cowrywise](https://liners.com/cowrywise) focuses on automated savings and SEC-licensed mutual funds, while [Meritrade](https://liners.com/meritrade) is stockbroking-first for Nigerian equities.
- **For save-and-invest bundles with bills**: [Crowdyvest](https://liners.com/crowdyvest) combines savings, investing, and utility bill payments in one place, and [Vale](https://liners.com/vale) blends savings with bill payments and loan access.
- **For “money app” needs (bills, transfers, savings, credit)**: [V Bank](/vbank) leans into digital banking plus savings, while [Branch](https://liners.com/branch) is a personal finance app that also offers loans, transfers, and bill payments.

Scroll into the Liners [Fintech](/categories/fintech) directory below to find apps like i-invest in [Nigeria](/countries/nigeria), then narrow your shortlist by [Savings](/tags/savings), [Bill Payments](/tags/bill-payments), [B2C](/tags/b2c), [Investments](/tags/investments), or [Lending and Loans](/tags/lending) if you want something specific instead of i-invest.

## Alternatives

| Name | URL | Tagline | Country | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| nsave | /nsave | Receive, hold, spend, and send money in USD, GBP, and EUR | Nigeria |  |
| Rova | /rova | Manage money across borders with multicurrency accounts | Nigeria |  |
| SwiftPay | /swiftpay | Manage payments, savings, and global spending in one app | Nigeria |  |
| VBank | /vbank | Digital banking platform for managing money, making payments, and accessing financial services online | Nigeria | 4 |
| PalmPay | /palmpay | Mobile money, savings, bills, and agent cash services | Nigeria | 4.1 |
| Zairaa | /zairaa | Budget, save, and track spending from one banking app | Nigeria |  |
| BettaLyfe | /bettalyfe | Health cover, pension savings, and loans in one account | Nigeria |  |
| Chipper Cash | /chipper-cash | Send, spend, and invest across Africa and beyond | Nigeria | 4 |
| Payrise | /payrise | Mobile payroll and HR tools with built-in salary wallets | Nigeria | 4 |
| Pouch | /pouch | Parent-controlled prepaid cards and pocket money for kids | Nigeria |  |

## Related pages

- [Product page](/i-invest)
- [Alternatives](/i-invest/alternatives)
- [Reviews](/i-invest/reviews)
- [Transparency](/i-invest/transparency)

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