Column
Column — US programmable bank and payments infrastructure offering ACH, wire, and real-time payment APIs backed by a national bank charter.
Our Verdict
Unique bank-as-API play — if you're serious about US rails, Column removes layers others can't.
Pros
- Actual US national bank charter
- Direct ACH, wire, RTP access
- Developer-first API for rails
- No middleman BIN sponsor
Cons
- US-only, no global reach
- High compliance bar for customers
- Not a card gateway
- Limited for non-fintech use cases
When to Use Column
Good fit if you need
- ACH, wire, and RTP APIs backed by national bank charter for fintechs
- Real-time payment (FedNow, RTP) integration for US fintech products
- Bank account creation and money movement infrastructure for neobanks
- Programmable US banking layer for lending and payment platform builders
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- custom
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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