What does Payhound’s authorisation cover?
Payhound’s published MiCA authorisation covers a defined set of crypto-asset services. It does not automatically cover every financial service displayed in Quppy.
Provider details
- Legal name: Payhound Limited
- Company registration number: C-86493
- Jurisdiction: Malta
- Registered address:
- Level 0A, Centris Business Gateway II
- Triq is-Salib tal-Imriehel, Zone 3
- Central Business District
- Birkirkara, CBD 3020, Malta
- Regulator: Malta Financial Services Authority
- Status: Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorised under MiCA
Payhound’s role in Quppy
For eligible EEA users, Payhound may perform applicable:
- crypto custody and administration;
- crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto exchange;
- crypto-to-crypto exchange;
- crypto-transfer services;
- order execution within the authorised service model.
Quppy provides the software and interface. Payhound provides the regulated service under its own terms, onboarding requirements and authorisation.
Does using Quppy automatically make someone a Payhound client?
Access to the Quppy website or app alone does not automatically activate Payhound services. The user must meet eligibility and onboarding requirements and accept the applicable provider terms or agreement before the service is activated.
What checks can Payhound request?
Depending on the service and customer, provider onboarding may include:
- identity documentation;
- proof of residence;
- tax-domicile information;
- source-of-funds information;
- source-of-wealth information;
- other due-diligence information required by law or provider policy.