Pelikin
“Can a lightweight travel money app become the go-to financial companion for young Australian travellers by bundling multi-currency cards, fee-free transfers, and travel insurance in a single app?”
Founded2019
HQMelbourne, Australia
IndustryFintech / Consumer banking
The story
Pelikin launched as a travel-focused fintech targeting young Australians travelling abroad, differentiating on transparent FX and multi-currency card access via Nium. The company embedded travel insurance through Travel By Us as a value-added layer, building toward a one-stop travel money app. The Visa card is issued directly by Nium under its own licence, meaning Pelikin operates as a distributor rather than a licensed financial institution.
Last 12 months
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Product timeline
2019
Pelikin launched as a travel fintech startup based in Melbourne, Australia, targeting young travellers managing money overseas.· banking
2021
Partnered with Nium to issue Visa travel cards with multi-currency support across 21 currencies for global use.· card
2021
Added travel insurance product in partnership with Travel By Us, offering Saver, Basic, and premium tiers with optional add-ons.· banking
The stack
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