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Unit

Unit — US banking-as-a-service platform offering FDIC-insured accounts, ACH, wire, card issuing, and lending APIs for fintechs.

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US Est. 2019 Active Payment Gateway / PSP

Our Verdict

One of the best-documented US BaaS platforms — just vet your assigned sponsor bank carefully before launch.

Pros

  • Accounts, cards, ACH, wire, lending unified
  • FDIC-insured accounts via partner banks
  • Modern API and developer experience
  • Strong documentation and SDKs

Cons

  • Sponsor bank risk post-US BaaS turbulence
  • Pricing requires sales — not self-serve
  • US-only scope
  • Compliance responsibility still partly yours
Best for: US fintech startups needing full-stack banking APIs with modern developer experience Not for: Non-US teams or companies needing a plain payment gateway

When to Use Unit

Good fit if you need

  • FDIC-insured bank accounts and ACH for US fintech startups
  • Card issuing and lending APIs for embedded finance products
  • Wire transfers and bank account opening via BaaS API

Unit Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

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