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WeBank profile

Who owns WeBank?

traditional · Shenzhen, CN · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

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

Is WeBank a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: Private bank licence (CN).

Where is your money held?

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

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

Who's behind WeBank?

WeBank was founded by Tencent-led consortium (2014), headquartered in Shenzhen, CN.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from WeBank's publicly disclosed funding rounds.

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Is my money safe with WeBank?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at WeBank 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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