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TymeBank profile

Who owns TymeBank?

traditional · Johannesburg, ZA · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

short answerTymeBank holds its own banking licence, so TymeBank itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor. TymeBank's most notable disclosed backers include Tencent, Apis Partners, Nubank and Norrsken22.

Is TymeBank a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: SA banking licence.

Where is your money held?

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

TymeBank runs on: Mambu (core banking platform) · Paymentology (card issuing processor). Full stack on the infra map.

Who's behind TymeBank?

TymeBank was founded by Coen Jonker + team (2018), headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from TymeBank's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$400M; unicorn (2024)).

Tencent ↗ Apis Partners ↗ Nubank ↗ Norrsken22 ↗ British International Investment ↗

Is my money safe with TymeBank?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at TymeBank 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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