Tenpo Bank Chile

Comision para el Mercado Financiero · cmfchile.cl · primary source

The CMF granted Tenpo Bank Chile operating authorization on January 19, 2026 after completing its licensing process. The bank was authorized to start its business and received up to one year from notification to begin activities; the announcement does not say that the migration of all existing Tenpo prepaid customers is complete.

Accessed 2026-10-06

Tenpo Help Center · soporte.tenpo.cl · primary source

Help article updated August 27, 2026 says existing prepaid customers may transition to Tenpo Bank's current account after signing an in-app mandate, completing regulatory information and passing Tenpo's risk policy. It says customers will receive an official welcome when their turn arrives, so the transition is staged rather than documented as complete for every cardholder.

Accessed 2026-10-06

Tenpo Help Center · soporte.tenpo.cl · primary source

Tenpo's January 23, 2026 migration mandate explains that a customer's prepaid card will become a debit card and any existing physical card keeps the same plastic. The change is described as free; this article does not say that every customer has migrated.

Accessed 2026-10-06

Comision para el Mercado Financiero · cmfchile.cl · primary source

The CMF supervised-entity profile lists Tenpo Payments S.A. as a current, valid non-bank issuer of funded-payment cards under the trade name Tenpo. This registration is distinct from Tenpo Bank Chile's separate banking authorization.

Accessed 2026-10-06