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Cross River Bank Raises $50M Equity to Scale Embedded Finance Platform
Cross River Bank, via parent CRB Group, raised $50 million in common equity from existing investors including T. Rowe Price Investment Management. The funding will scale its API-driven core banking system (COS) powering embedded finance for over 100 fintech partners. CEO Gilles Gade framed the strategy as "embedded finance 2.0," bundling payments, cards, lending, and crypto on one AI-enhanced platform.
NatWest and Sainsbury's Partner on Embedded Finance via Nectar Loyalty Program
NatWest and Sainsbury's announced a new partnership to deliver embedded financial products—including a co-branded Nectar credit card, instant access savings, and personal loans—to Sainsbury's customers through digital channels and the Nectar loyalty program. Products will be powered by NatWest's Boxed BaaS platform and are expected to launch in the second half of 2026. This is NatWest's third embedded finance partnership following similar 2025 deals with The AA and Saga.
Mastercard and Scale Partner to Simplify Card Issuance for Fintechs Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Mastercard and Scale announced a collaboration on March 31, 2026, to simplify card issuance enablement for fintechs and non-financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership covers Senegal, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, offering a unified integration model that acts as a sponsor bank program. It reduces the complexity of launching virtual and physical card programs by streamlining onboarding, processing, compliance, and access to Mastercard's global payment network.
MrBeast Acquires Youth Fintech Step in Influencer-Banking Deal
YouTube creator MrBeast acquired Step, a youth-focused fintech offering banking products to teens and families. The deal highlights a growing trend of attention-driven distribution strategies intersecting with regulated banking. It signals a new model where influencer reach is leveraged to acquire and scale financial services platforms.
Branch Named Embedded Finance Platform of the Year at Fintech Breakthrough Awards
Branch Embedded won "Embedded Finance Platform of the Year" at the 10th annual Fintech Breakthrough Awards. The platform provides a full payments lifecycle including cards, payouts, and fraud protection. The recognition highlights Branch's position as a leading embedded finance provider enabling non-banks to integrate financial services.
Fluz Launches Embedded Payment Platform for Software Companies
Fluz launched Fluz Platform, an embedded payment system enabling software companies to integrate payments, wallets, controlled spend, rewards, and disbursements. The low-to-no-code platform supports use cases like employee rewards, creator payouts, and customer rebates. Fluz has processed over $5 billion in payments and maintains SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS compliance.
Neo Financial Raises $68.5M to Expand Canadian Digital Banking Platform
Neo Financial, a Canadian digital-first banking and financial products company, raised $68.5M in equity funding. The round supports the launch of a securitization program and continued platform expansion. Neo Financial offers embedded banking products in the Canadian market.
Incard Raises £10M Series A for Digital Company Financial Platform
Incard, an infrastructure-focused financial platform for digital companies, raised £10M in a Series A round. The platform provides banking and financial tools tailored to digital-native businesses. The funding highlights demand for specialized embedded finance infrastructure.
Varo Bank Raises $123.9M Growth Round for Digital Banking Platform
Varo Bank, a US digital banking platform with its own bank charter, raised $123.9M in a growth round. The funding supports continued development of its consumer digital banking services. Varo is one of the few fintechs to hold a national bank charter, making this raise notable for the BaaS landscape.
Capital One Acquires Fintech Brex for $5.15 Billion
Capital One announced the acquisition of Brex Inc. for $5.15 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition targets Brex's corporate card, spend management, and AI-driven expense automation platform. The deal strengthens Capital One's position in business payments and embedded finance for startups and growing firms.
FIS Completes Acquisition of Global Payments Issuer Solutions Business
FIS completed its strategic acquisition of Global Payments' issuer solutions business in January 2026. The deal strengthens FIS's card issuing and payment processing infrastructure. This consolidation in the issuer processing space has significant implications for banks and fintechs relying on these platforms for card issuance and BaaS capabilities.
Mastercard Launches BIN Sponsor Plus Program in the UK
Mastercard launched its BIN Sponsor Plus program in the UK, accrediting four founding sponsor banks—Transact Pay, PSI Pay, IDT Financial Services, and Edenred Payment Solutions. The program provides enhanced standards, training, and ecosystem access to support fintech card programs. It accelerates market entry for fintechs that lack full issuer licensing.
Fifth Third Bank and Brex Announce Multi-Year Sponsor Bank Partnership
Fifth Third Bank and Brex entered a multi-year sponsor bank partnership enabling Brex's AI-powered finance platform, including commercial cards, for Fifth Third's commercial banking clients. The deal unlocks an estimated $5.6 billion in annual payment volume. This represents a significant embedded finance integration between a major regional bank and a leading fintech.
Pathward Financial Introduces Evolved Operating Model for Sponsor Banking
Pathward Financial announced an evolved operating model for its sponsor banking business, emphasizing customer-centric alignments. As one of the largest BaaS sponsor banks in the US, this restructuring signals a strategic shift in how Pathward manages fintech partnerships. The move reflects broader industry trends toward more sustainable and compliant BaaS frameworks.
CommerceOne Acquires Green Dot Bank to Form Sponsor Bank Holding Company
CommerceOne Financial is acquiring Green Dot Bank's charter and ~$5 billion in assets to create a new publicly traded bank holding company. Simultaneously, Smith Ventures is acquiring Green Dot's non-bank fintech operations for $690 million. A seven-year exclusive agreement positions CommerceOne as the sponsor bank for the fintech business. The deals are expected to close in Q2 2026 pending regulatory approval.
Capital On Tap Closes £500M Securitization for SME Credit Cards
Capital On Tap closed a £500 million asset-backed securitization dubbed 'London Cards 3' to fund its small business credit card operations. The deal provides long-term, scalable funding for the fintech's embedded credit products amid tightening lending conditions.
Ramp Raises $300M at $32B Valuation for AI Finance Platform
Ramp secured $300 million in primary financing at a $32 billion valuation. The funding will enhance Ramp's AI-powered financial operations platform. Ramp provides corporate cards, expense management, and financial automation tools embedded into business workflows.
SBS Launches Next-Gen Open Banking Platform Supporting Wero and PSD3
SBS unveiled its next-generation SBP Open Banking Platform, a cloud-native SaaS orchestration layer for banks supporting embedded finance, Wero digital payments, cards, and accounts via open banking standards. The platform supports PSD3 compliance and serves over 1,500 financial institutions across Europe, accelerating digital transformation and regulatory readiness.
Standard Chartered Becomes Sponsor Bank for DeCard Stablecoin Credit Card
Standard Chartered became the principal banking partner for DCS Card Centre's DeCard stablecoin credit card, providing transaction banking, settlement, and liquidity services. DeCard originally launched in May 2025 with Visa. This sponsor bank arrangement enables stablecoin-backed consumer card payments on traditional rails.
nbkc Bank Partners with Interchecks for Instant Push-to-Card BaaS Payments
nbkc bank, a BaaS sponsor bank, partnered with Interchecks to integrate instant push-to-card payment capabilities into its platform. The partnership enables real-time, compliant disbursements for fintechs and non-bank clients. This expands nbkc's BaaS service suite with faster payout infrastructure.
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AS Magnetiq Bank
LV · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, Lending, FX, KYC/AML, Open Banking, Crypto
Adyen
NL · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, Lending
Aion Bank
BE · active · Cards, Accounts, Payments, Lending
Airwallex
SG · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, FX
Alviere
US · active · Accounts, Payments, Cards, FX
B4B Payments (Payment Card Solutions UK Ltd)
UK · active · Payments, Cards, FX, Accounts, Payroll
BBVA Open Platform Inc.
US · inactive_collapsed · Payments, Cards, Accounts, KYC/AML
BKN301 Group
UK · active · Accounts, Cards, Payments, FX, KYC/AML
Bank Frick & Co. AG
LI · active · Payments, Accounts, Cards, Crypto, Investments, FX, Open Banking, Core Banking
Bank al Etihad
JO · active · Accounts, Payments, Cards, Lending, FX, Insurance
Bankable
UK · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, FX, Lending
Bankly
BR · active · Accounts, Payments, Cards
Banknbox
QA · active · Cards, Payments, Accounts
Blue Ridge Bank
US · inactive_wind_down · Formerly: Payments, Cards, Lending, Accounts
Bond Financial Technologies
US · inactive_acquired · Accounts, Cards, Payments, KYC/AML
CBW Bank
US · active_regulatory_scrutiny · Payments, Cards, Lending, Accounts, BNPL
Central Payments
US · active · Cards, Payments, Accounts
Checkout.com Issuing
UK · active · Cards, Payments, FX, KYC/AML
Choice Financial Group
US · active_regulatory_scrutiny · Accounts, Cards, Payments
Coastal Community Bank
US · active · Cards, Lending, Accounts, Payments