Nexi review
Updated October 12, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
For parents guiding younger cardholders toward steady habits, Nexi provides a debit card with app based oversight, purchase protection and family linked controls. Nexi brings card information, spending and service settings together in one app with biometric security supporting everyday use.
Key facts
Credit cards
- Perks
- Purchase instalments in 3, 6 and up to 24 months, Nexi Pay app for card details, expenses and service activation, Insurance on purchases, payments and withdrawals with assistance and legal protection, Parental spending control by amount, channel, region, merchant category and time frame, 3D Secure and biometric security, Family Card linked to a parent account for minors aged 14 to 17↗
- Card kind
- Credit↗
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Pros
Pros
- App based view of card details, expenses and service activation
- Purchase protection for payments and withdrawals with assistance and legal protection
- Parental controls by channel, region, category and time frame
Who it suits
- Parents who want structured oversight for younger family members
- Cardholders who want app based expense visibility
How Nexi compares
Where Nexi is available
- Available
- Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Licence in Germany
- DE_BAFIN (PSD_EMI DE_BAFIN!122964), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does Nexi offer?+
Nexi offers a debit card supported by an app for card details, expenses and service activation. Protection covers purchases, payments and withdrawals with assistance and legal protection. Biometric security supports everyday card use with added reassurance.
How does the Nexi app support cardholders?+
The Nexi Pay app shows card information and spending in one place. Cardholders activate services through the app for straightforward management. Spending activity stays visible alongside service settings for daily oversight.
How do parental controls work?+
A parent account links to a family card for guided use by a younger cardholder. Controls reflect channel, region, merchant category and time frame for structured boundaries. Activity remains visible through the app for steady supervision.
Which company operates Nexi?+
Nexi is operated by Nexi Germany GmbH. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Nexi based?+
Nexi is based in Germany. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Nexi founded?+
Nexi was founded in 2017. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- euclid.eba.europa.eu/register/downloads/PSDMD/20260926/do... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Licences
“EntityCode=DE_BAFIN!122964; EntityType=PSD_EMI; ENT_NAM=Nexi Germany GmbH”
- play.google.com/store/apps/details checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Support email mobile@nexi.it ... please write to digital@nexigroup.com describing what happened to you”
- nexigroup.com/en/business/consumers/payment-cards checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Card kind, Card type, Perks
“Nexi Zhero is available as a Family Card (linked to a parent's account) for minors aged 14 to 17. It's the ideal card for students who value independence.”
- nexigroup.com/en/group/overview/history checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“2017 Nexi comes from the merger of ICBPI and CartaSi”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Monthly fee, Currency conversion fee, Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.