mBank vs Alior Bank

Product: Cash loan

mBank and Alior Bank are rivals in the „second chance" segment — both approve clients with lower BIK scores than PKO BP or ING. Difference: mBank offers lower RRSO but assesses stricter, Alior is pricier but accepts a wider profile. The pick depends on your exact creditworthiness.

Verdict

RRSO: mBank 9.5–12% in 2026, Alior 11–14%. Gap about 1.5–2 pp. Reason: mBank keeps costs low via digital distribution; Alior must price higher-risk edge clients, and it shows.

BIK score: mBank 380+, Alior 350+. DTI: mBank 45%, Alior 48%. Alior is more lenient on both — accepts clients declined at mBank. Casual contracts: mBank from 6 months of regularity, Alior from 3 months.

Mobile app: mBank wins on quality (Best App 2018–2025). Alior's app is functional but trails in rankings. Alior wins on Allegro Pay integration — a loan for Allegro purchases up to 30 000 PLN in 10 minutes.

Terms compared

Product mBank Alior Bank
RRSO 2026 ✓ 9.5–12% 11–14%
Minimum BIK score 380+ ✓ 350+
Maximum DTI 45% ✓ 48%
Minimum service contract 6 months ✓ 3 months
Mobile app ✓ Best App PL 2018–2025 basic
Allegro loan none ✓ up to 30 000 in 10 minutes

Fits for

mBank

  • Clients with score 380+ and a full income profile
  • People valuing a strong mobile app and a fast process
  • Anyone hunting the lowest RRSO in the digital segment

Alior Bank

  • Clients with score 350–380 declined at mBank
  • Freelancers with short history (3–6 months)
  • Allegro clients planning big purchases split into instalments

Frequently asked questions

Which bank accepts a lower BIK score?+

Alior (350+) vs mBank (380+). A 360 score client stands a chance at Alior, almost always declined at mBank.

Which bank is cheaper on cash loans?+

mBank, on average 1.5–2 pp lower RRSO. But that gap only applies to clients mBank accepts; if mBank declines, Alior is the fallback.

Does Alior handle Allegro Pay loans?+

Yes. A loan for Allegro purchases up to 30 000 PLN closes in the Allegro Pay app in 10 minutes — funded by Alior Bank.