Nu Partners with Sygnum to launch Nu Global

  • Sygnum and Nu, the largest digital bank in Latin America, enter a strategic partnership to bring digital asset services to Nu Global clients in Switzerland and international markets.  
  • Nu Global is a new multi-currency, high-yield account with fast and free money transfers available across 35+ countries.  
  • Services provided by Sygnum to Nu Global include fiat-to-crypto conversion, crypto trading, stablecoins and bank-grade custody.  
  • Nu Global customers’ assets are safeguarded by Sygnum’s Swiss bank guarantee, reinforcing trust, security and regulatory compliance.  
  • Nu Global leverages Sygnum’s modular B2B banking platform, which enables regulated digital asset access for more than one-third of the Swiss population through its partner bank network.  

Zurich, Switzerland, 10 September 2026 — Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, today announces a strategic partnership with Nu, the largest digital bank in Latin America, with more than 140 million customers across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, to expand its international offering. Sygnum’s B2B platform provides crypto and banking services powering the launch of Nu Global, a new multi-currency, high-yield account with fast and free money transfers available across 35+ countries. With Sygnum infrastructure integrated into Nu Global systems, Nu delivers regulated digital asset services to its clients in Switzerland and international markets. 

This partnership combines Nu’s international growth ambitions with Sygnum’s proven digital asset banking infrastructure, and it enables Nu Global customers to buy, hold and trade a selection of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins and move seamlessly between fiat and digital assets. Sygnum provides a bank guarantee to cover Nu Global customer assets, in accordance with the Swiss regulatory framework. Nu Global’s assets are safeguarded through Sygnum’s institutional-grade, multi-layer custody solution, combining security controls with rigorous governance processes and independent external audits.  

Nu Global is a product offered by Nu Global AG, a legal entity of Nu Holdings based in Switzerland, a leading global financial and banking hub with comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Switzerland offers established infrastructure, strong institutional trust and a central position in the heart of Europe.  

Sygnum’s modular B2B platform, which enables regulated digital asset services for more than a third of the Swiss population, is set to become one of Europe’s largest regulated digital asset Bank-to-Bank networks by client reach in 2027. Scalable APIs and secure integrations are engineered to support operations at the Nu Global scale, enabling a comprehensive range of products and services.  

“Nu Global’s decision to partner with Sygnum is a powerful endorsement of our B2B platform and its ability to support digital asset services at global scale”, says Fritz Jost, Sygnum Chief B2B Officer. “Together, we are combining Nu’s customer-centric approach and international reach with Sygnum’s regulated banking infrastructure, institutional-grade custody, and deep digital asset expertise. We are excited to accelerate the adoption of digital assets through a secure, trusted, and fully regulated banking environment.”  

“We are proud to partner with Sygnum as we build Nu’s international offering,” says Thomaz Fortes, GM of Nu Global AG. “Nu Global’s launch marks an important next step in introducing our customer-first approach to new audiences, as it brings the award-winning, globally recognized Nu experience into international money management.”  

About Sygnum 

Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and Singapore heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and DLT foundations to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenization and B2B services. 

Sygnum holds a banking licence in Switzerland, an EU MiCAR licence in Liechtenstein and a CMS and Major Payment Institution Licences in Singapore. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg. 

Sygnum’s B2B network of banks and international financial institutions now number more than 25; they include PostFinance, Zuger Kantonalbank, SocGen FORGE, Bordier la Cie, Incore Bank, Bergos, PKB, Bison Bank, VZ VermögensZentrum and Banca Stato. These industry leaders represent the full industry spectrum from systemically important and cantonal banks to universal, private, and retail financial institutions. 

We believe that the future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum’s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit sygnum.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

About Nu 

Nu is the largest digital bank in Latin America, serving 140 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services.  

Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns.  

Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks.  

For more information, please visit https://international.nubank.com.br/about/. 

Media contact 

Dominic Castley, Chief Marketing Officer 
[email protected] 
Sygnum Bank AG, Uetlibergstrasse 134a, 
8045 Zurich, Switzerland 

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