indó
Iceland's first neobank.
- Who holds it
- The company itself — it holds a full banking licence — Icelandic banking license.
- 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 indó’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 | Reykjavík, IS |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Regulation type | Licensed bank |
| License detail | Icelandic banking license |
| Card | MC · Debit |
| Yield | Competitive ISK savers |
| Stablecoins | No |
| KYC | Yes |
| Active regions | Europe |
| Founders | Haukur Skúlason, Tryggvi Björn Davíðsson |
Verified links: official site ↗
Common questions about indó
What is indó?
indó is a fiat neobank, headquartered in Reykjavík, IS and founded in 2018. Your money is held custodially, so indó or its partner bank holds the balance and you hold a claim on it. It is regulated as a licensed bank (Icelandic banking license).
Does indó have a card, and where can you use it?
It issues a Mastercard debit card. It is available in Europe.
Does indó require KYC?
Yes. indó requires identity verification (KYC) to open an account, as a licensed bank.
What does indó cost?
From the verified fields: yield Competitive ISK savers. Cashback and yield are "up to" figures that change constantly and often depend on a paid plan — confirm current terms with indó before relying on them.
Peers
Monzo · Wise · Starling Bank · Atom Bank · Zopa Bank · Chase UK
indó appears in
Neobanks that hold their own banking license (132) · Neobanks available in Europe (144) · Neobanks that issue a Mastercard (150)
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.