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Banking Circle
Financial Institution Infrastructure
A fully licensed Luxembourg bank providing infrastructure for other financial institutions, processing over €1 trillion in payment volumes annually. Banking Circle serves payment companies, banks, and fintechs with virtual accounts, cross-border payments, and correspondent banking services. The behind-the-scenes banking partner for many major payment providers.
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ClearBank
UK Banking Infrastructure
The first new UK clearing bank in over 250 years, providing regulated banking infrastructure through APIs. ClearBank offers direct access to UK and European payment schemes, FSCS-protected accounts, and real-time payments without competing with its customers. Built for fintechs and financial institutions that need licensed banking rails in the UK and Europe.
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When to Choose Banking Circle
Choose Banking Circle if your business operates in North America. With fees of Contact for pricing, it's ideal for businesses focused on financial institution infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Banking Circle and ClearBank?
Banking Circle is best for financial institution infrastructure, while ClearBank is best for uk banking infrastructure. Banking Circle charges Contact for pricing and ClearBank charges Contact for pricing. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Banking Circle or ClearBank?
Banking Circle charges Contact for pricing while ClearBank charges Contact for pricing. The best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features. Compare their full fee structures for your specific use case.
Can I use both Banking Circle and ClearBank together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Banking Circle and ClearBank can complement each other depending on your needs.