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PicPay profile

Who owns PicPay?

traditional · São Paulo, BR · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

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

Is PicPay a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: Payment institution + bank (BCB).

Where is your money held?

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

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

Who's behind PicPay?

PicPay was founded by Anderson Chamon + J&F group (2012), headquartered in São Paulo, BR.

Is my money safe with PicPay?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at PicPay 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.