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Chipper Cash profile

Who owns Chipper Cash?

hybrid · San Francisco, US · E-money institution · custody: Custodial

short answerChipper Cash is an e-money institution, not a bank. Customer money is safeguarded in segregated accounts at partner banks rather than held as insured deposits. Chipper Cash's most notable disclosed backers include Ribbit Capital, Bezos Expeditions and Deciens Capital.

Is Chipper Cash a licensed bank?

No — it is an e-money institution. Licence detail: Licensed e-money/payments across Africa (CBN, BoG, BoU, BNR); 40+ US money-transmitter licences; FCA EMI (UK).

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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Who's behind Chipper Cash?

Chipper Cash was founded by Ham Serunjogi, Maijid Moujaled (2018), headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Chipper Cash's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$300M raised).

Ribbit Capital ↗ Bezos Expeditions ↗ Deciens Capital ↗

Is my money safe with Chipper Cash?

As an e-money institution, Chipper Cash 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.

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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.