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3.7/5 1.5/5 · Data verified on

Prex is a multi-country fiat digital wallet for LATAM, with over 2.2 million users and SBS regulation in Peru. The service remains fiat-focused and offers no native crypto features, though it is still expanding.

Prex

Price
Free
Issuance fee
Free
FX markup
0%
Cashback
0%
Cashback currency
Nessuno
Required staking
Nessuno
Net annual cost
Free

What's included

  • Prepaid AR
  • P2P
  • Mobile recharge
Free
Account fee
Not disclosed
Deposit guarantee
not declared
ATM withdrawal
Not disclosed
Network
46
Transparency: Low
46/100 · see methodology
46
Data exposure: Low
46/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Account fee Free
IBAN condiviso
Multi-currency No (single currency)
Outbound transfers to third-party IBANs No
Utility direct billing No
SEPA direct debit (SDD) No
On-chain crypto withdrawal No
Interest on balance 0%
ATM withdrawal not declared
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries LATAM · 4+ countries
Regulator None
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status None SBS Peru

Strengths

  • 2,2M+ users; digital wallet fiat multi-country LATAM; SBS Peru regulated.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • No crypto native; fiat-focused.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (SBS Peru): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.

Verdict

B D ★ 3.7/5 ★ 1.5/5

Prex convinces as a multi-country fiat wallet with over 2.2 million users and SBS regulation in Peru that provides a concrete regulatory anchor, hence the solid B band. The limit for crypto seekers is that the service stays entirely fiat-focused, with no native features: useful for money management and remittances, less so for anyone wanting digital-asset exposure.

On the crypto-native lens Prex has little to offer: no native crypto, custodial custody and full KYC make it effectively a traditional digital account. There is no self-custody, on-chain layer or advanced privacy to weigh, so the verdict diverges sharply from the more favourable protection rating.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 0.8
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 5.0

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

Is Prex a real bank?

Prex is a digital financial service. The deposit-protection scheme is not documented for this service; check the official terms.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs with Prex?

The ability to send transfers to third-party IBANs is not documented; check the official website.

Does Prex support direct debits and utility billing?

SEPA direct debit (SDD): not documented. Utility-bill domiciliation: not documented.

Which fiat currencies does Prex support?

The number of supported fiat currencies is not documented. Multi-currency accounts: not documented.

Can I withdraw crypto on-chain from Prex?

On-chain crypto withdrawal is not documented; check the official website.

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jun 14, 2026

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