Green Dot
Powering the next generation of fintech.
Overview
Green Dot is a US-based financial technology company and registered bank holding company that offers a range of financial products, including prepaid debit cards, checking and savings accounts, and credit cards. Through its BaaS platform, Green Dot enables other companies to offer their own branded banking and payment solutions. It provides the infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and program management to power fintech and embedded finance applications.
✨ Key Features
- Branded Checking and Savings Accounts
- Prepaid and Debit Card Issuing
- Payment Processing
- Money Movement (ACH, P2P, Cash Deposits)
- Payroll and Tax Solutions
- Compliance and Program Management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Owns a bank charter, providing a direct regulatory framework
- Extensive experience in prepaid cards and retail distribution
- Proven ability to partner with large, high-volume companies
Unique Value: Green Dot offers a complete, end-to-end BaaS solution with an integrated bank, program management, and enterprise-grade APIs, enabling partners to launch robust financial products.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Apple Pay Cash is powered by Green Dot Bank.
- Uber uses Green Dot for its driver debit card and instant pay features.
- Walmart offers various financial products in partnership with Green Dot.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small startups looking for a self-service, API-first platform
- Companies outside of the United States
🏆 Alternatives
As a bank holding company, Green Dot can offer a more direct and deeply integrated BaaS solution compared to non-bank providers that must partner with a sponsor bank.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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