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Who owns MoMo?

traditional · Ho Chi Minh City, VN · Payment institution · custody: Custodial

short answerMoMo is a payment institution, not a bank. Customer money is safeguarded in segregated accounts at partner banks rather than held as insured deposits. MoMo's most notable disclosed backers include Warburg Pincus, Goldman Sachs and Mizuho.

Is MoMo a licensed bank?

No — it is a payment institution. Licence detail: Intermediary payment services / e-wallet licence from State Bank of Vietnam; mobile money super-app.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from MoMo's publicly disclosed funding rounds.

Is my money safe with MoMo?

As a payment institution, MoMo 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.