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Wirex profile

Who owns Wirex?

hybrid · London, UK · E-money institution · custody: Custodial

short answerWirex 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 Wirex a licensed bank?

No — it is an e-money institution. Licence detail: E-money institution (FCA, FRN 902025); crypto via Wirex Digital Services VASP (OAM Italy).

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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Who's behind Wirex?

Wirex was founded by Pavel Matveev, Dmitry Lazarichev (2014), headquartered in London, UK.

Is my money safe with Wirex?

As an e-money institution, Wirex 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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