Costs, licensing, consumer protection Privacy, self-custody, censorship resistance

Bond

Bond

3.1/5 2.4/5 · Data verified on

A non-custodial BaaS provider backed by FIS following its acquisition, with structured infrastructure for fintech integrations. It is a US-only B2B service whose post-FIS roadmap remains to be clarified.

31
Transparency: Very low
31/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Minimal
31/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Service type Card issuing / BaaS
Pricing model Monthly SaaS
Card networks Visa, Mastercard
Card types virtual, physical, debit, credit
Settlement time T+1
Fiat rails ACH
SDK JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Node.js
Fund custody Self-custody (funds in your control)
KYC Full
Supported countries US · 1+ countries
Regulator Federal Reserve / Arkansas State Bank Department (via Evolve Bank & Trust)
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2B
MiCA / License status BaaS middleware (partner bank model) FIS/FDIC (US)

Strengths

  • FIS backing post-acquisition; BaaS structured; fintech integrations.
  • Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.

Weaknesses

  • B2B; roadmap post-FIS from chiarire; US-only.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (FIS/FDIC (US)): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.

Verdict

C C ★ 3.1/5 ★ 2.4/5

The rating stays mid-table (tier C) because, although now backed by FIS after the acquisition, Bond is a US-only B2B rail with a post-FIS roadmap still to be clarified: uncertainty over the product's direction weighs more than the backing of a solid group. For an ordinary user there is nothing directly usable nor public costs to assess.

It counts for little through this lens: custody sits with third parties via a sponsor bank (Evolve), full KYC and an entirely regulated US perimeter. There is no self-custody or censorship resistance, and the crypto-native value is marginal.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 1.3
Fund control 20% 5.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

What service does Bond offer?

Bond is a Card Issuing & BaaS service with a monthly SaaS subscription pricing.

What compliance does Bond hold?

Compliance certifications are not publicly documented.

How much does it cost to integrate Bond?

Pricing model: a monthly SaaS subscription. Per-unit fees are not published: they depend on volume and contract.

Does Bond support stablecoins?

Supported stablecoins are not documented.

Who is Bond for?

Target: B2B. SDKs and integrations are not publicly documented.

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