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Who owns PalmPay?

traditional · Lagos, NG · Payment institution · custody: Custodial

short answerPalmPay is a payment institution, not a bank. Customer money is safeguarded in segregated accounts at partner banks rather than held as insured deposits. PalmPay's most notable disclosed backers include Transsion and NetEase.

Is PalmPay a licensed bank?

No — it is a payment institution. Licence detail: Mobile money licence (NG).

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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

Who's behind PalmPay?

PalmPay was founded by Transsion-backed team (2019), headquartered in Lagos, NG.

Early investors

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

Is my money safe with PalmPay?

As a payment institution, PalmPay 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.