Pixpay
Teen card; acquired by GoHenry (2022).
- Who holds it
- An e-money institution holds your balance in a safeguarding account — E-money distributor — agent of Treezor (ACPR-licensed EMI, Société Générale group); acquired by GoHenry/Acorns.
- The ledger
- The e-money institution’s own ledger.
- If it fails
- Safeguarded funds are returned in administration — ring-fenced, but access can be frozen and slow.
Derived from Pixpay’s regulation type and custody — a class of protection, not a guarantee. Limits and eligibility vary by scheme, balance and jurisdiction; confirm before you rely on it. What happens if a neobank shuts down →
The facts
| Category | traditional · gen alpha · kids & family |
| HQ | Paris, FR |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Regulation type | E-money institution |
| License detail | E-money distributor — agent of Treezor (ACPR-licensed EMI, Société Générale group); acquired by GoHenry/Acorns |
| Card | MC · Debit |
| Stablecoins | No |
| KYC | Yes |
| Active regions | Europe |
| Founders | Benoit Grassin, Nicolas Klein, Caroline Ménager |
| Funding | Acquired by GoHenry (2022) |
Verified links: official site ↗
Common questions about Pixpay
What is Pixpay?
Pixpay is a fiat neobank built for gen alpha · kids & family, headquartered in Paris, FR and founded in 2019. Your money is held custodially, so Pixpay or its partner bank holds the balance and you hold a claim on it. It is regulated as an e-money institution (E-money distributor — agent of Treezor (ACPR-licensed EMI, Société Générale group); acquired by GoHenry/Acorns).
Does Pixpay have a card, and where can you use it?
It issues a Mastercard debit card. It is available in Europe.
Does Pixpay require KYC?
Yes. Pixpay requires identity verification (KYC) to open an account, as a e-money institution.
Peers
Monzo · Wise · Starling Bank · Atom Bank · Zopa Bank · Chase UK
Pixpay appears in
Neobanks authorised as e-money institutions (48) · Neobanks available in Europe (144) · Neobanks for kids and family (7) · Neobanks that issue a Mastercard (150) · Neobanks in France (11)
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.