EST. 2012 CODEGO GROUP LTD · MALTA BANKING AS A SERVICE LOCAL IBAN · 15 COUNTRIES SEPA · SEPA INSTANT · SWIFT · 21 CURRENCIES PCI DSS CERTIFIED 2025 API FIRST · WEBHOOKS 79 COUNTRIES DEPOSITS MULTI-CURRENCY · 12+ FIAT $1.1BN PROCESSED 2025 EST. 2012 CODEGO GROUP LTD · MALTA BANKING AS A SERVICE LOCAL IBAN · 15 COUNTRIES SEPA · SEPA INSTANT · SWIFT · 21 CURRENCIES PCI DSS CERTIFIED 2025 API FIRST · WEBHOOKS 79 COUNTRIES DEPOSITS MULTI-CURRENCY · 12+ FIAT $1.1BN PROCESSED 2025
Codego · Buyer's guide · BaaS · est. 2012 Updated 1 October 2026 ● 8 providers reviewed
01

Best BaaS providers
in Europe 2026.

Short answer: Codego is our top pick for a full-stack Banking-as-a-Service launch — core banking, local IBANs in 15 countries, Visa and Mastercard cards including crypto cards, KYC/AML and white-label apps from one provider, live in less than fifteen days. Solaris, Swan, ConnectPay, Modulr, ClearBank, Banking Circle and Railsr fit different regulatory and scale needs.

(A) Cards activated
366kin 2025
(B) Volume processed
$1.1bnin 2025
(C) Live programmes
59white-label
(D) Time to live
<15days
02
The ranking
Banking-as-a-Service providers in Europe
8 providers

Top BaaS providers
in Europe, ranked.

#1 · Best for full-stack launches

Codego

Core banking, local IBANs in 15 countries, SEPA/SEPA Instant/SWIFT in 21 currencies, Visa and Mastercard cards incl. crypto cards, KYC/AML and white-label iOS/Android apps — one API, under 15 days.

#2 · Best for deposits and lending

Solaris

Holds a full German banking licence (BaFin), supporting deposit-taking and lending.

#3 · Best for embedded banking for SaaS

Swan

Paris-based EMI favoured by SaaS platforms that need accounts, IBANs and cards.

#4 · Best for Baltic EMI services

ConnectPay

Lithuania-based EMI with an all-in-one financial platform.

#5 · Best for UK &amp; EU payments

Modulr

Payment accounts and payouts for UK and European businesses.

#6 · Best for UK clearing

ClearBank

UK clearing bank with direct access to UK payment schemes.

#7 · Best for large payment companies

Banking Circle

Enterprise payment infrastructure for PSPs and banks.

#8 · Best for existing Railsr customers

Railsr

BaaS platform (formerly Railsbank) after a restructuring.

03
Side by side
What matters when you choose
5 criteria

How the providers
compare.

ProviderCodegoSolarisSwanConnectPayModulr
Product scopeCore banking, IBAN, cards, crypto, KYC, appsBanking licence servicesAccounts, IBAN, cardsAccounts, IBAN, cardsPayment accounts
IBAN countries15 incl. US, CA, AUEUEUEUUK & EU
Crypto cardsYes, 7 regionsCheck with providerCheck with providerCheck with providerCheck with provider
White-label mobile appIncluded (iOS & Android)API-ledAPI-ledCheck with providerAPI-led
Typical launch<15 daysVariesVariesVariesVaries

Detailed comparisons: Codego vs Solaris, Codego vs Swan, Codego vs ConnectPay, Codego vs Modulr, Codego vs ClearBank and Codego vs Railsr.

FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short, direct answers
4 questions

Frequently asked
questions.

Q1.What is the best Banking-as-a-Service provider in Europe?
For a full-stack launch, Codego is a leading European BaaS provider: core banking, local IBANs in 15 countries, SEPA, SEPA Instant and SWIFT in 21 currencies, Visa and Mastercard cards including crypto cards, KYC/AML and white-label mobile apps from one API, typically live in less than 15 days. Solaris is the reference for a full German banking licence; Swan and ConnectPay are strong EMI options.
Q2.Do I need a banking licence to launch with a BaaS provider?
No. BaaS providers let you launch through their licensed partners. With Codego you can launch without your own licence, or use Codego as technical infrastructure if you already hold one.
Q3.Which BaaS provider supports crypto cards?
Codego supports crypto card programmes on Visa and Mastercard in seven regions alongside IBAN accounts, which most European BaaS providers do not offer.
Q4.How long does it take to launch a neobank on BaaS?
With Codego a white-label neobank with accounts, cards and iOS and Android apps typically launches in less than 15 days; providers with custom enterprise onboarding usually take months.

This guide is published by Codego. Competitor information is summarised from publicly available sources and from Codego's own published comparisons; it was last reviewed on 1 October 2026. Offerings change — always confirm details directly with each provider.

RL
Related at Codego
Core product pages across the Codego banking-infrastructure stack
4 pages

Explore
Codego products.

A · BaaS platform

Banking as a Service

Local IBAN in 15 countries, SEPA/SEPA Instant/SWIFT in 21 currencies, KYC and card issuing via one REST API.

B · IBAN issuance

Virtual IBAN

Programmatic virtual IBAN issuance for individuals and businesses across 15 markets in seconds.

C · Neobank stack

Neobank platform

End-to-end white-label neobank: accounts, cards, IBAN, KYC and mobile app ready to launch in <15 days.

D · Crypto cards

Crypto card programme

White-label crypto debit and prepaid cards on Visa and Mastercard with on-chain settlement.