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Who owns Yellow Card?

hybrid · Lagos, NG · Other / mixed · custody: Custodial

short answerYellow Card does not fit a single regulatory category — it operates under a mix of authorisations. Its stated authorisation: Licensed/registered in 20+ African markets.

Is Yellow Card a licensed bank?

Partly — its structure is mixed; see the license detail. License detail: Licensed/registered in 20+ African markets.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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

Who's behind Yellow Card?

Yellow Card was founded by Chris Maurice, Justin Poiroux (2016), headquartered in Lagos, NG.

Is my money safe with Yellow Card?

How your money is protected depends on Yellow Card's license type — see the license detail on its profile and confirm the scheme that applies in your country.

go deeperSee the full Yellow Card profile with every verified field, or Yellow Card alternatives. Raw fields: data.json.

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.