Galileo
5.3#25 in banking-as-a-service platformsWebAPI
VisitGalileo vs Swan Cards
Swan Cards
7.9#2 in banking-as-a-service platformsFrom €900 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Galileo | Swan Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Card programs | The platform supports physical and virtual debit and credit cards, transaction authorization, and settlement. | Partners can create branded and compliant card programs under their own user experience. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Paris, France |
| Integrations | The company says its partner ecosystem connects clients with more than 50 payment partners, networks, embossers, and banks. | Swan offers a GraphQL API, a ready-made web banking interface, and an open-source Swan Banking Frontend for customized web banking. |
| Security | The company states that it is PCI-DSS certified and provides AOC documentation. | Sensitive card-related changes require consent, and Swan cards support 3-D Secure for online payments. |
Galileo plans
- Custom pricingPriced on request
Swan Cards plans
- SandboxFree
- Swan€900 a month
- Swan on demand€2,990 a month
- Swan EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Galileo if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Swan Cards if…
Swan suits European software companies that want to embed branded accounts, cards, or payments in their products. Partners need a backend for API calls and can configure card rules for their users.