Snappi
Greek neobank (Piraeus-backed).
- Who holds it
- The company itself — it holds a full banking licence — Full ECB banking license (via Bank of Greece, Jun 2024); Piraeus-backed digital bank.
- The ledger
- The bank’s own core ledger.
- If it fails
- A covered-deposit payout through the local scheme, up to its limit.
Derived from Snappi’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 |
| HQ | Athens, GR |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Regulation type | Licensed bank |
| License detail | Full ECB banking license (via Bank of Greece, Jun 2024); Piraeus-backed digital bank |
| Card | Visa · Debit |
| Stablecoins | No |
| KYC | Yes |
| Active regions | Europe |
Verified links: official site ↗
Common questions about Snappi
What is Snappi?
Snappi is a fiat neobank, headquartered in Athens, GR and founded in 2024. Your money is held custodially, so Snappi or its partner bank holds the balance and you hold a claim on it. It is regulated as a licensed bank (Full ECB banking license (via Bank of Greece, Jun 2024); Piraeus-backed digital bank).
Does Snappi have a card, and where can you use it?
It issues a Visa debit card. It is available in Europe.
Does Snappi require KYC?
Yes. Snappi requires identity verification (KYC) to open an account, as a licensed bank.
Peers
Monzo · Wise · Starling Bank · Atom Bank · Zopa Bank · Chase UK
Snappi appears in
Neobanks that hold their own banking license (132) · Neobanks available in Europe (144) · Neobanks that issue a Visa card (182)
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.