Episode Six
Episode Six, Inc.
Episode Six is a card-issuing and ledger-management platform for fintechs, banks and enterprises. Its core product is the Tritium platform, a highly configurable issuer processor for prepaid, debit and credit cards, able to adapt in real time to clients' different payment programmes. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, it has raised about $98M from investors including Mastercard, Japan Airlines and SBI Investment.
Data & conditions
| Service type | Card issuing / BaaS |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Custom quote |
| Card networks | Visa, Mastercard |
| Card types | prepaid, debit, credit, virtual, physical |
| Customer type | Fintech, Enterprise, Platforms |
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
| Supported countries | US, EEA, UK, APAC |
| Segment | B2B |
| MiCA / License status | Not disclosed |
Strengths
- Highly configurable Tritium platform for prepaid, debit and credit.
- Heavyweight strategic investors (Mastercard, Japan Airlines, SBI) and ~$98M raised.
- Global reach with clients across multiple regions.
- Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.
Weaknesses
- B2B infrastructure: not accessible to end consumers.
- Fees and terms are not published: they depend on volume and contract.
- No notable sovereignty drawback documented.
Verdict
Score 4.0/5, very strong profile. In its favour: highly configurable Tritium platform for prepaid, debit and credit. The trade-off to weigh: b2B infrastructure: not accessible to end consumers.
On the Sovereignty lens the score is 5.0/5 (outstanding): the strength is fund control (5.0/5).
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
Can an individual use Episode Six?
No: it is a B2B issuer-processor platform. Cards reach consumers through the fintechs and banks that use the Tritium platform.
What is Tritium?
It is Episode Six's payment platform: a configurable issuer processor and ledger-management system for issuing and managing prepaid, debit and credit cards.
Sources
- Official service page Descrizione Data verified on Jul 17, 2026
- fintech.global Data verified on Jul 17, 2026