Brubank
First licensed digital bank in Argentina.
- Who holds it
- The company itself — it holds a full banking licence — Bank license (BCRA).
- The ledger
- The bank’s own core ledger.
- If it fails
- A covered-deposit payout through the local scheme, up to its limit.
Derived from Brubank’s regulation type and custody — a class of protection, not a guarantee. Limits and eligibility vary by scheme, balance and jurisdiction; confirm before you rely on it. What happens if a neobank shuts down →
The facts
| Category | traditional |
| HQ | Buenos Aires, AR |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Regulation type | Licensed bank |
| License detail | Bank license (BCRA) |
| Card | Visa · Debit |
| Yield | Remunerated account |
| Stablecoins | No |
| KYC | Yes |
| Active regions | Latin America |
| Founders | Juan Bruchou |
Verified links: official site ↗
Common questions about Brubank
What is Brubank?
Brubank is a fiat neobank, headquartered in Buenos Aires, AR and founded in 2017. Your money is held custodially, so Brubank or its partner bank holds the balance and you hold a claim on it. It is regulated as a licensed bank (Bank license (BCRA)).
Does Brubank have a card, and where can you use it?
It issues a Visa debit card. It is available in Latin America.
Does Brubank require KYC?
Yes. Brubank requires identity verification (KYC) to open an account, as a licensed bank.
What does Brubank cost?
From the verified fields: yield Remunerated account. Cashback and yield are "up to" figures that change constantly and often depend on a paid plan — confirm current terms with Brubank before relying on them.
Early investors
Peers
Wise · Nubank · Banco Inter · PicPay · PagBank · Nequi
Brubank appears in
Neobanks that hold their own banking license (132) · Neobanks available in Latin America (113) · Neobanks that issue a Visa card (182) · Neobanks in Argentina (10)
Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.