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Who owns Pixpay?

traditional · Paris, FR · E-money institution · custody: Custodial

short answerPixpay is an e-money institution, not a bank. Customer money is safeguarded in segregated accounts at partner banks rather than held as insured deposits.

Is Pixpay a licensed bank?

No — it is an e-money institution. Licence detail: E-money distributor — agent of Treezor (ACPR-licensed EMI, Société Générale group); acquired by GoHenry/Acorns.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

Pixpay runs on: Treezor (BaaS / e-money platform). Full stack on the infra map.

Who's behind Pixpay?

Pixpay was founded by Benoit Grassin, Nicolas Klein, Caroline Ménager (2019), headquartered in Paris, FR.

Is my money safe with Pixpay?

As an e-money institution, Pixpay 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.