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CoinJar profile

Who owns CoinJar?

hybrid · Melbourne, AU · Payment institution · custody: Custodial

short answerCoinJar is a payment institution, not a bank. Customer money is safeguarded in segregated accounts at partner banks rather than held as insured deposits.

Is CoinJar a licensed bank?

No — it is a payment institution. Licence detail: VASP registrations (AUSTRAC DCE, Australia; FCA cryptoasset, UK); card issued by EML (AFSL 404131).

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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Who's behind CoinJar?

CoinJar was founded by Asher Tan, Ryan Zhou (2013), headquartered in Melbourne, AU.

Is my money safe with CoinJar?

As a payment institution, CoinJar 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.