chivo review
Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Chivo is a free mobile Bitcoin wallet for people in El Salvador who want a simple way to hold and use crypto day to day. Its overall score of 5 is low, and the app supports a single coin, which suits beginners and little else.
Key facts
- Best for
- A no-cost mobile Bitcoin wallet for everyday use in El Salvador.
- Wallet type
- Mobile↗
- Price
- $0↗
- Coins supported
- 1↗
- Legal entity
- CHIVO S.A. DE C. V.↗
- Headquarters
- El Salvador↗
- Support channels
- Help-centre↗
- Official website
- chivowallet.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 2 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
- Elsewhere
- X
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use: the listed price is $0, with no hardware to buy.
- A mobile wallet, so it runs inside a phone app with nothing extra to set up.
- Operated by a named local company, CHIVO S.A. DE C. V..
Cons
- 1 coin supported, so altcoins and stablecoins are out of reach.
- Support runs on help centre only, with no chat, phone line or email listed.
- The offer is thin against the price: 1.1 for offer and 5 overall.
Who it suits
- People in El Salvador who want a straightforward mobile Bitcoin wallet.
- Newcomers who want to hold a single asset rather than a broad portfolio.
- Users who are content to sort out questions through a help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Trezor buyers, who want a hardware device that keeps keys off a phone.
- Bitpanda users, who expect 650 coins supported rather than 1.
How chivo compares
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9.0 vs 9.0A hardware wallet, for anyone who wants keys held on a device rather than inside a mobile app.
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Where chivo is available
- Available
- El Salvador
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Chivo wallet cost?+
The app is free, with a listed price of $0. Chivo is a mobile wallet, so there is no device to buy and no subscription listed. Its cost score of 7.7 sits far above its offer score, which points to where the strengths lie.
How many coins can I hold in Chivo?+
Chivo supports 1 coin, which keeps the app focused on a single asset. That puts it at position 99 of 111 among the wallets ranked on coins supported. Bitpanda supports 650 for comparison.
Who runs Chivo and where is it based?+
Chivo is operated by CHIVO S.A. DE C. V., registered in El Salvador. Knowing the legal entity matters for a mobile wallet, since the app rather than the user holds the keys. That name is the first thing to check when you need to know who stands behind the app.
What support is there if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on help centre only, with no chat, phone line or email address in that list. Check the help centre first and expect a slower route to an answer than a live chat or email service would give.
Is Chivo a phone app or a physical device?+
Chivo is a mobile wallet, so everything runs in an app on your phone. Trezor is a hardware wallet, which holds keys on a device you keep with you. A phone app suits sending small amounts often, a device suits holding over long periods.
How does Chivo rank against other free wallets?+
Chivo is priced at $0 and sits at position 1 of 121 among the wallets ranked on price. Bit2Me's wallet is free at €0 as well, so price on its own does not decide between them. Coin list and support are the real differences.
What are the risks of holding crypto in a free mobile wallet?+
Across the products compared on the site, the median share of retail investors who lose money is 70.15%. A free app price says nothing about that figure. Chivo's 1 coin support and help-centre-only support leave fewer routes if a transfer goes wrong.
Sources
- web.archive.org/web/20230118032530/https://www.chivowalle... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels, Wallet type
“The services offered through this Chivo Wallet are backed as established in the legislation applicable in the Republic of El Salvador”
- web.archive.org/web/20240217232240/https://www.chivowalle... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Coins supported, Price
“You can handle whichever currency you want (BTC or USD)”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Custody.