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GALILEO
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GALILEO
Company Overview.
Year Founded 2023
Status Private
Specialties BaaS, Card Issuer Processor
Company Size 1001-5000 Employees
Industry Financial Services
Location Utah, USA
Description.

Galileo Financial Technologies is a financial technology platform founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah. The company provides cloud-native APIs enabling banks, fintechs, and brands to build and scale financial products including card issuing, payments, deposits, and lending. Operating as a subsidiary of SoFi Technologies following a $1.2 billion acquisition in 2020, Galileo offers an API-first platform with over 250 API methods, supporting over 130 million accounts across 14 countries in North and Latin America. The platform processes hundreds of billions in annual payment volume and serves as infrastructure for major brands including Dave.com, MoneyLion, Monzo, and H&R Block. Galileo's technology enables the creation of physical and virtual debit cards, real-time payment processing, account management, and comprehensive risk management tools, all through a unified API framework.

Key Infrastructure.
Program API The core API platform for building card programs, processing payments, and managing accounts with a single integration enabling rapid product launch and seamless scaling across multiple markets and customer segments worldwide
Cyberbank Core Full-stack cloud-native digital banking platform designed for modernizing legacy banking infrastructure with modern APIs, real-time processing, comprehensive account management, and enterprise-grade security features for business needs worldwide
Card Issuing Complete physical, virtual, and digital-first card issuance with instant activation, custom embossing, and automated fulfillment capabilities that enable immediate cardholder access and activation upon account creation with full customization
Cyberbank Digital Next-generation composable microservices architecture enabling rapid product innovation, complete customization, and flexible deployment across cloud and hybrid environments with containerized services for faster time-to-market globally
Payment Hub Unified payment processing and transaction management system supporting multiple payment methods including ACH, wire transfers, and cross-border settlements with real-time routing and intelligent fraud detection for enterprise deployments globally
Cryptocurrency API Bridge between cryptocurrencies and mainstream payments enabling seamless crypto-to-fiat conversion, instant settlement, and spending at any merchant worldwide with real-time exchange rate conversion at competitive fees for global users
Additional Features.
Developer Sandbox
Controlled sandbox environment with production-like API testing, enabling developers to safely prototype and test integrations before launch
Lending Solutions
Integrated support for secured credit, corporate credit, and buy-now-pay-later products with flexible underwriting and risk management
250+ API Methods
Comprehensive API documentation covering all platform functionality with sample requests and code snippets in multiple programming languages
Compliance Tools
Regulation-ready platform with built-in compliance workflows, AML/KYC tools, and documentation to meet banking requirements globally
Cyberbank Core
Cloud-native composable platform for digital banking transformation and modernization, accelerating innovation cycles for financial institutions
Dispute Management
Turnkey dispute resolution and chargeback management services with automated workflows and real-time tracking for efficient case handling

GENERAL Questions.

What does this company do?
Galileo provides API-driven card issuing, payment processing, and digital banking infrastructure to banks, fintechs, and brands.
Who are their main clients?
Banks, fintech companies, brands, and crypto companies like Uphold.
Are they licensed?
Galileo partners with issuing banks that hold necessary licenses, and is PCI DSS compliant.
What blockchains/stablecoins supported?
No native blockchain support. Offers crypto-to-fiat payment solutions.