1. Technology overview
Rapyd is a UK-based fintech-as-a-service company founded in 2016 to give businesses a single API for accepting, sending and managing money globally, instead of integrating separately with local banks and payment methods in each market. It serves companies expanding across borders such as marketplaces, neobanks and payroll providers.
Through one platform, Rapyd offers payment acceptance via hosted checkout, payment links and card terminals, cross-border payouts, card issuing, and multi-currency business accounts, covering more than 100 payment methods worldwide. Enterprise clients using its infrastructure include Uber, Microsoft and Booking.com.
2. Highlighted features & specifications
1. Unified payments API: Accepts cards, wallets and local payment methods through one integration.
2. Global payouts: Sends cross-border disbursements to vendors, partners and employees.
3. Card issuing: Lets businesses launch branded physical or virtual cards.
4. Multi-currency accounts: Holds and manages business funds in multiple currencies.
5. Hosted checkout and links: Provides ready-made payment pages without custom development.
6. Broad payment coverage: Supports 100+ payment methods across many countries.
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