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Who owns Nequi?

traditional · Medellín, CO · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

short answerNequi holds its own banking licence, so Nequi itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor.

Is Nequi a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: Licensed compañía de financiamiento (Superfinanciera Colombia); spun out of Bancolombia's banking licence.

Where is your money held?

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

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

Is my money safe with Nequi?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at Nequi 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.