Wirex
Founded Year
2014Stage
Angel | AliveTotal Raised
$7.35MLast Raised
$4.35M | 3 yrs agoMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
+20 points in the past 30 days
About Wirex
Wirex is a hybrid personal banking solution. The company combines the speed and flexibility of blockchain finance with the acceptance of traditional currency. Wirex offers secure bitcoin wallets linked to Visa and MasterCard debit cards, supported by online and mobile applications. Wirex was formerly known as E-Coin. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
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Wirex's Products & Differentiators
Crypto-enabled debit card
The Wirex card debit card automatically converts to local currency at point-of-sale using the best possible interbank & Over-the-Counter (OTC) rates, with no exchange fees. That means you can seamlessly spend any of 34 crypto and traditional currencies in real life.
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Expert Collections containing Wirex
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Wirex is included in 5 Expert Collections, including Digital Banking.
Digital Banking
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Companies and startups in this collection provide banking services to consumers and businesses, as well as enhance, automate, and/or digitize operations for banks and financial institutions.
Blockchain
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Companies in this collection build, apply, and analyze blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies for business or consumer use cases. Categories include blockchain infrastructure and development, crypto & DeFi, Web3, NFTs, gaming, supply chain, enterprise blockchain, and more.
Payments
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Companies in this collection provide technology that enables consumers and businesses to pay, collect, automate, and settle transfers of currency, both online and at the physical point-of-sale.
Fintech
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Latest Wirex News
Sep 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE. Wirex, a major player in crypto payments with over 6 million users, has chosen to partner with Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit) to create a new App Chain focused on payments, named W-Pay. This move marks a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency payments. By utilizing Polygon CDK, an advanced blockchain technology […]
Wirex Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Wirex founded?
Wirex was founded in 2014.
Where is Wirex's headquarters?
Wirex's headquarters is located at 8 Devonshire Square, Liverpool Street, Liverpool.
What is Wirex's latest funding round?
Wirex's latest funding round is Angel.
How much did Wirex raise?
Wirex raised a total of $7.35M.
Who are the investors of Wirex?
Investors of Wirex include Crowdcube, Genesis Group and SBI Investment.
Who are Wirex's competitors?
Competitors of Wirex include Nelo and 5 more.
What products does Wirex offer?
Wirex's products include Crypto-enabled debit card and 2 more.
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