# Nickel: Banking, Paris, France

> Nickel: Nickel is a French payment service provider established in 2014, dedicated to making banking accessible to everyone. Based in Paris, France.

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# Nickel

Nickel is a French payment service provider established in 2014, dedicated to making banking accessible to everyone.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Banking Paris, France

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 1,100 1,000+ people
- **Funding reported:** 10.2M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Jan 2018

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Nickel

Nickel is a French payment service provider established in 2014, dedicated to making banking accessible to everyone.

The company offers a straightforward payment account and debit card, primarily available through tobacco shops in France and agents in other countries. Nickel aims to democratize banking access, allowing individuals to pay and receive payments easily, regardless of their income or banking history. The core product, the Nickel Account, includes a debit card with IBAN, options for card and bank transfer payments, and a customer area for account management via a mobile app. Opening an account is quick and can be done in just five minutes, with an annual fee of €25 in France. Nickel targets individuals without traditional bank accounts, those rejected by conventional banks, and anyone seeking simple and low-cost payment solutions. With over 5 million customers across France, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Spain, Nickel promotes financial inclusion and transparency.

## What company datasets say Nickel raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **10.2M** in the source's currency

Rounds **3**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round date **Jan 2018**

Investors listed **2**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Banking
- **Industry code:** NAICS 522110, SIC 6021, 6029
- **Region:** Ile-de-France
- **Part of:** BGL BNP Paribas
- **Revenue:** 213M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/compte-nickel)

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