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Maps Me

“Can a 140-million-user offline mapping app become a decentralised global travel wallet by embedding crypto payments, stablecoin savings, and prepaid cards?”

HQZug, Switzerland
Latest roundVenture - Series Unknown
IndustryFintech / Consumer banking

The story

Maps.me began as an offline navigation app used by 140 million travelers worldwide, powered by OpenStreetMap data. In early 2021, the company — registered under Convexity Holdings AG in Zug, Switzerland — announced a major strategic pivot to Maps.me 2.0, rebranding itself as a fintech wallet targeting travelers. The new product offered decentralised payments powered by Solana, stablecoin-based savings, crypto exchange, and Monavate-backed prepaid cards — effectively transforming a mapping utility into an embedded finance platform for a global traveler audience.

Last 12 months

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Product timeline

2021

Maps.me announced pivot to Maps.me 2.0, adding next-generation financial services (payments, passive income, crypto wallet) to its existing offline mapping platform trusted by 140M users.· pivot

2021

Maps.me partnered with Circle to offer DeFi experience to consumers, integrating Circle's stablecoin infrastructure.· banking

2021

Maps.me launched a crypto/DeFi wallet supporting Solana blockchain, offering earn up to 8% passive income, crypto exchange, and digital dollar storage.· banking

2021

Maps.me partnered with Monavate to provide prepaid cards linked to digital wallets for up to 60 million active users.· card

The stack

2 layers disclosed in Maps Me’s embedded-finance stack

Card issuing

Monavate

Crypto

in the full report

Accounting gap: none

1 more provider across 1 layer, with confidence-scored evidence and source URLs, are in the Embedded Finance Index report.

Maps Me — frequently asked

Who issues Maps Me's cards?

Maps Me's cards are issued through Monavate.

Which crypto provider does Maps Me use?

Maps Me's crypto products run on Circle.

What is Maps Me's embedded finance stack?

The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 2 layers in Maps Me's stack: Card issuing (Monavate); Crypto (Circle).

Where is Maps Me headquartered?

Maps Me is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

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