FIS and Episode Six Launch Cloud-Native Global Issuer Processing Platform
FIS and Episode Six launched the FIS International Issuing Hub on Jun 3, 2025, a cloud-native, API-first issuer processing platform built for global card issuing and payments. The platform gives banks and fintechs configurable card program infrastructure without requiring them to build processing capabilities in-house. Episode Six supplies the cloud-native processing technology.
FIS contributes its global distribution network and existing client relationships across financial services. The hub is designed to support real-time digital payment experiences and can serve as underlying infrastructure for embedded card and payment products. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The platform targets FIS clients globally, aiming to reduce time-to-market for new card and payment offerings.
- Increases competitive pressure on legacy issuer processors by offering a modern, API-first alternative through FIS's global distribution
- Enables fintechs and banks to accelerate embedded card product launches with configurable cloud-native infrastructure
- OfficialBuzz — Press Release
- NewsThe Asian Banker — Jul 2026