LINE Bank TW
Taiwan's messenger-native bank.
- Who holds it
- The company itself — it holds a full banking licence — Virtual bank license (TW FSC).
- 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 LINE Bank TW’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 | Taipei, TW |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Regulation type | Licensed bank |
| License detail | Virtual bank license (TW FSC) |
| Card | MC · Debit |
| Cashback | Points |
| Yield | Savers |
| Stablecoins | No |
| KYC | Yes |
| Active regions | Asia |
Verified links: official site ↗
Common questions about LINE Bank TW
What is LINE Bank TW?
LINE Bank TW is a fiat neobank, headquartered in Taipei, TW and founded in 2021. Your money is held custodially, so LINE Bank TW or its partner bank holds the balance and you hold a claim on it. It is regulated as a licensed bank (Virtual bank license (TW FSC)).
Does LINE Bank TW have a card, and where can you use it?
It issues a Mastercard debit card. It is available in Asia.
Does LINE Bank TW require KYC?
Yes. LINE Bank TW requires identity verification (KYC) to open an account, as a licensed bank.
What does LINE Bank TW cost?
From the verified fields: cashback Points; yield Savers. Cashback and yield are "up to" figures that change constantly and often depend on a paid plan — confirm current terms with LINE Bank TW before relying on them.
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LINE Bank TW appears in
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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.