What Naranja X does

Naranja X is an Argentine fintech super-app that evolved from the Tarjeta Naranja credit card brand (founded 1985) into a mobile-first, integrated consumer and merchant financial services platform. Operating through two BCRA-regulated entities—Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. (credit card issuer headquartered in Córdoba) and Naranja Digital Compañía Financiera S.A.U. (digital account and lending entity headquartered in Buenos Aires)—the company serves individual consumers and SMB merchants across Argentina via a national branch network and iOS/Android mobile applications with ~5-minute digital onboarding.

The platform unifies free digital accounts (peso and dollar), credit and debit cards (proprietary Naranja X, Visa, and Mastercard variants), a virtual credit card with a dynamic CVV rotating every 2 minutes, personal loans (up to ARS 12 million over 48 months), interest-bearing savings (Frascos up to 19% TNA, Frascos Fijos, Cuenta Remunerada), Dólar MEP and Dólar Oficial capital-market access via SBS Trading S.A., merchant payment acceptance (POS, QR, Cobro TAP NFC, Cobro PIX for Brazilian tourists), insurance distribution, travel booking, and entertainment ticketing. Core technical infrastructure includes Thales D1 Platform with Entersekt 3-D Secure authentication (>56% frictionless authenticated transactions), Apple Pay/Google Pay wallet tokenization, and founding membership in the BioCatch Trust cross-institutional fraud-prevention network that evaluated $320B in payments in its first 10 months.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: credit card interchange and transaction fees, revolving and installment financing interest (CFT TEA up to 167.90% on standard installments), personal loan interest (TNA 55-141%), merchant transaction commissions, Plan Turbo/Plan Épico subscription fees, and insurance distribution commissions. The consumer account layer is free, with monetization occurring at the transactional, lending, and merchant tiers. Go-to-market is product-led growth via the mobile app, supplemented by physical branches, football/sports sponsorships (Liga Profesional, Copa América 2026 "Convocados"), and an ANSES social security benefit partnership targeting government payment recipients.

Name

Naranja X

Legal name

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U.

Website

https://naranjax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Naranja X is an Argentine fintech super-app offering free digital accounts, credit/debit cards, personal loans, savings, dollar access, and merchant payment solutions to individual consumers and SMBs across Argentina via a mobile-first platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Digital Banking

NAICS

Sales Financing (52222)

SIC

Personal Credit Institutions (6141)

akta.pro primary industry

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Platforms (BPAMAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Currency Accounts, Wallets & FX Management (Consumer/SME) (FSAGAKAF), BNPL Consumer Apps & Wallets (Discovery, Management) (FSAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Consumer credit cards
• Digital banking
• Personal loans
• Merchant payments
• Mobile fintech

Headquarters

HQ city

Córdoba

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Credit Card Interchange and Transaction Fees: Revenue from merchants on every credit card purchase made by Naranja X cardholders, including the proprietary Naranja X card, Visa, and Mastercard variants.
2. Credit Card Interest and Financing: Interest income from revolving credit balances and installment financing on credit cards. CFT TEA up to 167.90% for standard installments; Plan Z offers 1-3 installments at 0% CFT. Also includes Pago Flex installment plans.
3. Personal Loan Interest: Interest income from personal loans offered via Naranja Digital Compañía Financiera S.A.U. and Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U., with TNA ranging from 55% to 141% depending on creditworthiness and loan type.
4. Account and Merchant Services: Revenue from business account services for merchants, POS/terminal registration, QR payment processing, and Cobro TAP NFC contactless collections. Commission on merchant transactions.
5. Plan Subscription (Plan Turbo / Plan Épico): Monthly subscription fee replacing former maintenance charges, offering benefits including supermarket cashback, service discounts, and installment plans. Only charged when the card is used.
6. Insurance Distribution: Commission revenue from distributing third-party insurance products (auto, motorcycle, cell phone) through the Naranja X app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Naranja X is a mobile-first Argentine fintech offering a unified super-app combining free digital accounts (peso and dollar), credit cards (Naranja X, Visa, Mastercard variants), debit cards, personal loans, savings products (Frascos, Frascos Fijos, Cuenta Remunerada), and merchant payment solutions. The platform operates through two regulated entities (Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. and Naranja Digital Compañía Financiera S.A.U.) and serves individual consumers and SMB merchants across Argentina.

Product overview

Naranja X is a comprehensive Argentine fintech offering a multi-product digital financial platform. The core offering centers on a digital account (billetera virtual) providing free peso and dollar accounts, credit cards (Naranja X, Visa, Mastercard), and debit cards. Key add-on modules include interest-bearing savings accounts (Cuenta Remunerada), savings jars (Frascos) with tiered yields, fixed-term savings (Frascos Fijos), personal loans, and installment financing options. The platform extends into merchant services (POS, QR, Tap NFC payments, PIX), investment services (Dólar MEP, Dólar Oficial), insurance products, travel booking, and entertainment ticketing. Subscription plans (Plan Turbo, Plan Épico) provide benefit programs with merchant discounts. The ecosystem is built around Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. and Naranja Digital Compañía Financiera S.A.U., both regulated by the BCRA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Naranja X Digital Account (Cuenta Digital) Free digital account in Argentine pesos and US dollars accessible via mobile app. Supports 24/7 transfers via CBU/CVU, QR payments, service payments, and mobile/transport recharges.
• Naranja X Credit Cards (Naranja X, Visa, Mastercard) Multiple credit card options including Naranja X branded cards, Visa, and Mastercard variants. Features include virtual cards available instantly, Plan Z financing with up to 3 interest-free installments, and acceptance at over 280,000 merchants across Argentina.
• Virtual Credit Card (Tarjeta de Crédito Virtual) 100% digital credit card instantly available in the Naranja X app. Features a dynamic CVV that regenerates every 2 minutes, identity verification via selfie, and no additional costs for issuance or maintenance.
• Debit Card (Tarjeta de Débito) Free Visa debit card linked to the Naranja X account. Supports contactless NFC payments, cash withdrawals up to $70,000 daily, and public transport payments via Google Pay and Apple Pay.
• Remunerated Account (Cuenta Remunerada) Interest-bearing peso account generating daily yields. Users can activate TNA rates (up to 18% TNA mentioned) on balances up to $1,000,000, with money remaining fully accessible.
• Dollar Account (Cuenta Dólar) USD account with no maintenance costs. Supports dollar purchases via MEP or official channels, international purchases with Visa debit/credit, and transfers up to USD 375,000 monthly.
• Frascos (Savings Jars) Savings tool allowing users to organize money into designated goals ('jars') with tiered TNA rates: 18% TNA for 7-27 day terms, 19% TNA for 28-day terms. Maximum balance of $30,000,000 with instant fund retrieval.
• Frascos Fijos (Fixed-Term Savings) Non-cancellable fixed-term savings product with 30-180 day terms and higher yields than flexible Frascos. Minimum investment of $1,000, maximum of $30,000,000.
• Personal Loans (Préstamos) Online personal loans up to $12,000,000 with fixed monthly installments (up to 48 months). Instant approval and fund disbursement to Naranja X account. TNA ranges from 55% to 141% depending on creditworthiness.
• Cuotas sin Tarjeta (Installments Without Card) QR code-based installment loan product allowing users to purchase in 1, 3, or 6 fixed installments without using a credit card or account funds. Amounts from $10,000 to $300,000.
• Merchant Solutions (Comercios) Comprehensive merchant services including POS terminals, QR codes, Tap NFC payments, PIX (Brazilian instant payments), and E-commerce integrations. Features 0% commission for first 3 months on QR payments with instant accreditation to the merchant's Naranja X account.
• Business Account (Cuenta Negocio) Exclusive peso savings account for merchants with unlimited earnings generation on sales, accessible via the merchant app.
• Plan Turbo Subscription benefit plan replacing former maintenance fees. Features include 25% supermarket discounts, 25% off on services/recharges, 25% off on Naranja X Travel, and surprise flash promotions up to 40% off at pharmacies.
• Dólar MEP Dollar purchase/sale through capital market bonds via SBS Trading S.A. No parking required, no transaction limits, 1% commission charged by SBS Trading S.A.
• Dólar Oficial Official dollar purchase/sale at exchange rates without additional taxes (Impuesto PAIS or other withholdings). Available 24/7, minimum transaction of USD 1.
• Insurance Products Insurance offerings including auto, motorcycle, and mobile device coverage from multiple partner companies, available 24/7 via the Naranja X app.
• Entertainment/Ticketing Event ticketing for concerts, shows, and sports events with 3 interest-free installments for Naranja X credit card holders, via partnerships with Eden Entradas, Ticketek, Universotickets, and TuEntrada.
• Naranja X Travel (Viajes) Travel booking platform for flights and hotels with up to 12 interest-free installments and 25-30% discounts when combined with Plan Turbo/Épico subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 56% of payment transactions are fully authenticated without requiring user intervention, reducing fraud-related costs.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ThalescoreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Thales provides the D1 Platform for payment security, integrating Entersekt's banking and payment authentication technology across Naranja X's online payments ecosystem. The cloud-based solution enables wallet tokenization for Apple Pay and Google Pay and advanced e-commerce security through 3-D Secure protocol, achieving over 56% fully authenticated transactions without user intervention.
• EntersektcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Entersekt's banking and payment authentication technology is integrated into the Thales D1 Platform at Naranja X, powering 3-D Secure authentication and wallet tokenization for secure online payments.
• BioCatch TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Naranja X is a founding member of the BioCatch Trust collaborative fraud-prevention network, which evaluates transaction risk on the receiving side before money leaves a sender's account. Launched in Argentina in May 2025, the network now protects over 80% of Australia's online banking population and evaluated $320 billion ($500 billion AUD) in total payments in its first 10 months. Founding banks include ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Suncorp, Westpac, Banco Galicia, and Santander.
• SBS Trading S.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationSBS Trading S.A., an Agent de Liquidación y Compensación registered with the Comisión Nacional de Valores, provides the infrastructure for Naranja X's Dólar MEP (Bolsa) operations. Users create a cuenta comitente through the Naranja X app, and SBS processes buy/sell orders of bonds in pesos and dollars. SBS charges a 1% commission included in each operation.
• Apple PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationApple Pay wallet tokenization integrated via Thales D1 Platform, enabling Naranja X cardholders to add their cards to Apple Wallet and pay contactless in stores.
• Google PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Pay wallet tokenization integrated via Thales D1 Platform, enabling Naranja X cardholders to add their cards to Google Wallet and pay contactless in stores.
• Banco GaliciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding member of the BioCatch Trust fraud prevention network alongside Naranja X and other major banks, participating in real-time cross-institutional intelligence sharing for scam and APP fraud prevention.
• Santander ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding member of the BioCatch Trust fraud prevention network alongside Naranja X, ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Suncorp, and Westpac for cross-institutional scam and APP fraud prevention.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mercado Pago: The dominant Argentine digital wallet, payment processor and consumer credit provider from Mercado Libre. Directly competes with Naranja X across digital accounts, cards, QR payments, consumer credit, and merchant acquiring in the same Argentine consumer and SMB segments.
• Ualá: Argentine digital-account and prepaid-card fintech offering free accounts, person-to-person payments, and consumer credit. Competes with Naranja X for the same underbanked and digital-native Argentine consumer segment with a mobile-first proposition.
• MODO: Argentine interbank payments consortium (including major local banks) that enables QR-based payments and account-to-account transfers. Directly competes in Argentine consumer payments and merchant acquiring, leveraging incumbent bank deposit bases.
• Personal Pay: Argentine digital wallet and payment app from Telecom Argentina's Personal, offering accounts, QR payments, and consumer credit. Targets a similar digital-native mass-market consumer as Naranja X with carrier-distribution advantages.
• Brubank: Argentine digital-only bank offering free accounts, debit cards, loans, and investments via a mobile app. Competes with Naranja X in the digital-first banking category without legacy branch overhead.
• Wilobank: Argentine digital bank offering peso and USD accounts, cards, and loans via app. Directly comparable in product set to Naranja X's super-app, focused on the same urban digital consumer in Argentina.

Broad incumbents

• Banco Galicia: One of Argentina's largest private banks, offering accounts, cards, loans, and merchant acquiring. A BioCatch Trust co-founding partner with Naranja X and a broad incumbent whose digital push (MODO) competes across Naranja X's product set.
• Santander Argentina: Major Argentine private bank offering cards, consumer loans, and merchant services. Another BioCatch Trust co-founding partner with Naranja X and a broad incumbent competitor across credit, deposits, and acquiring.
• Banco Macro: Large Argentine national bank with retail accounts, credit cards, and merchant acquiring. Provides an incumbent benchmark for the integrated retail-banking model Naranja X is digitizing, including competing in the same regional and SME segments.

Emerging players

• Lemon Cash: Argentine fintech offering a digital account, prepaid card, payments and crypto on-ramp. Competes with Naranja X at the intersection of digital wallets and alternative assets, particularly with younger, digital-native Argentine consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NaranjaX
• Facebookfacebook.com/NaranjaX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naranjax

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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