Bank · Digital · Seongnam

KakaoBank

A South Korean internet-only bank affiliated with the Kakao platform, launched in 2017 and quickly reaching tens of millions of customers. It listed on the Korea Exchange in 2021.

Legal name: KakaoBank Corp.
Type: Digital
Headquarters: Seongnam
Jurisdiction: South Korea
Ownership: Public (listed)
Founded: 2016
Primary regulator: FSC / FSS (Korea)
Licensing: Licensed as an internet-only bank in South Korea; it launched services in 2017 and listed on the Korea Exchange in 2021.
Website: www.kakaobank.com

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