Who owns Casas Bahia Pay?
Is Casas Bahia Pay a licensed bank?
No — it is an e-money institution. License detail: Banco Central-authorised e-money issuer (Banqi Instituição de Pagamento Ltda); prepaid Mastercard; loans via group credit fintech BNQI SCD.
Where is your money held?
Custody model: Custodial.
No sponsor bank or infrastructure provider is publicly documented for Casas Bahia Pay yet. Know one? Suggest it.
Is my money safe with Casas Bahia Pay?
As an e-money institution, Casas Bahia Pay safeguards funds in segregated accounts rather than insuring them as deposits. That protection works differently from a bank — money is generally not covered by deposit-guarantee schemes, though it must be ring-fenced from the company's own funds.
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.