Who owns Meow?
short answerMeow is not itself a bank. It runs on a partner-bank (BaaS) model, where a licensed sponsor bank holds the deposits behind the app while Meow builds the product and interface.
Is Meow a licensed bank?
No — it runs on a sponsor bank (BaaS model). Licence detail: Partner banks (Grasshopper Bank, Cross River Bank); fintech, not a bank; FDIC via partners.
Where is your money held?
Custody model: Custodial.
No sponsor bank or infrastructure provider is publicly documented for Meow yet. Know one? Suggest it.
Who's behind Meow?
Meow was founded by Brandon Arvanaghi (2021), headquartered in New York, US.
Is my money safe with Meow?
Deposits are held by Meow's sponsor bank, so any insurance flows through that bank rather than Meow. Check which sponsor holds your balance and whether it is passed through for per-customer coverage.
go deeperSee the full Meow profile with every verified field, or Meow alternatives. Raw fields: data.json.
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.