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Maya profile

Who owns Maya?

traditional · Manila, PH · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

short answerMaya holds its own banking licence, so Maya itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor. Maya's most notable disclosed backers include PLDT, KKR, Tencent and IFC.

Is Maya a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: PH digital bank + EMI + VASP.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial — on Maya's own balance sheet as a licensed bank.

No sponsor bank or infrastructure provider is publicly documented for Maya yet. Know one? Suggest it.

Who's behind Maya?

Maya was founded by PLDT/Voyager (Orlando Vea) (2022), headquartered in Manila, PH.

Early investors

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

PLDT ↗ KKR ↗ Tencent ↗ IFC ↗

Is my money safe with Maya?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at Maya are typically protected by the local deposit-guarantee scheme up to the statutory limit (for example FDIC in the US, FSCS in the UK, or the €100,000 EU scheme). Confirm the exact scheme and limit for your country.

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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.