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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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Griffin

Banking-as-a-Service API

A UK-licensed API-first bank offering Banking as a Service (BaaS) for fintechs and platforms. Griffin provides safeguarding accounts, client money management, and embedded banking products through modern APIs. Built for fintechs, neobanks, and platforms that want to embed compliant banking infrastructure without building it themselves.

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Detailed Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Fees
ClearBank

Contact for pricing

Griffin

Contact for pricing

Category
ClearBank
baas
Griffin
baas
Available Regions
ClearBank
Europe
Griffin
Europe
Key Features
ClearBank
Enterprise
Griffin
Instant Sandbox
Instant Payments
Startup Friendly
SDKs & Libraries
ClearBank

3 Available

Griffin

3 Available

Payment Methods
ClearBank

5 Supported

Griffin

7 Supported

Common Ground

Shared Regions

Europe

When to Choose ClearBank

Choose ClearBank if you need features like Enterprise. With fees of Contact for pricing, it's ideal for businesses focused on uk banking infrastructure.

When to Choose Griffin

Choose Griffin if you need features like Instant Sandbox or Instant Payments, or you want a broader feature set. With fees of Contact for pricing, it's ideal for businesses focused on banking-as-a-service api.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ClearBank and Griffin?

ClearBank is best for uk banking infrastructure, while Griffin is best for banking-as-a-service api. ClearBank charges Contact for pricing and Griffin charges Contact for pricing. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.

Which is cheaper, ClearBank or Griffin?

ClearBank charges Contact for pricing while Griffin 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 ClearBank and Griffin together?

Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. ClearBank and Griffin can complement each other depending on your needs.