QIWI review

Updated October 16, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team

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Our verdict

QIWI has earlier product history.

Key facts

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Readers reviewing historical account context.
Legal entity
QIWI plc↗
Headquarters
Cyprus↗
Founded
2007↗
Official website
qiwi.com

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 1 source

Apps and profiles

Company background

The wallet business is described with a 2007 product launch and a November 2012 name change to Visa Qiwi Wallet. It does not describe present account terms.

Where QIWI is available

Licence in Russia
Bank of Russia (Central Bank of Russia) (2241), checked September 26, 2026

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Which company operates QIWI?+

QIWI is operated by QIWI plc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Where is QIWI based?+

QIWI is based in Cyprus. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

When was QIWI founded?+

QIWI was founded in 2007. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QIWI checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity

    “QIWI Group was founded by Sergey Solonin, Boris Kim and Andrey Romanenko in 2007.”

  • cbr.ru/press/pr checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Licences

Compiled from 2 source pages, checked October 16, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Monthly fee, Licence type, Deposit protection, Currency conversion fee, Currencies.

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Readers reviewing historical account context.

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