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

Increase

Increase

4.4/5 2.7/5 · Data verified on

Increase is a developer-first, enterprise-grade banking API supporting FedNow, RTP and SWIFT, with a strong privacy profile (8/10). The service is B2B only, however, and available exclusively in the United States.

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Transparency: Medium
61/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Medium
61/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Service type Card issuing / BaaS
Pricing model Per transaction
Card networks Visa, Mastercard
Card types virtual, physical, debit
Fiat rails ACH, Wire
SDK TypeScript, Python, Go, Java, Ruby, PHP, Kotlin, C#
Fund custody Self-custody (funds in your control)
KYC Full
Supported countries US · 1+ countries
Regulator Not disclosed
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2B
MiCA / License status FDIC partner (US)

Strengths

  • Developer-first banking API; FedNow + RTP + SWIFT; privacy 8/10; enterprise.
  • Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.

Weaknesses

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

Verdict

A C ★ 4.4/5 ★ 2.7/5

Tier A rests on an enterprise, developer-first banking API supporting FedNow, RTP and SWIFT with a strong privacy profile (8/10): reliable, complete payment-rail infrastructure. The cap on the score is scope, since it is a B2B service available only in the US and so not directly usable by the Italian consumer.

The 8/10 privacy score earns a few points, but it remains a banking API built on an FDIC partner bank with full KYC: no self-custody, no on-chain, no censorship resistance. Through this lens the developer focus does not change the custodial substance, and crypto-native value stays limited.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 2.0
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 Increase offer?

Increase is a Card Issuing & BaaS service with per-transaction pricing.

What compliance does Increase hold?

Compliance certifications are not publicly documented.

How much does it cost to integrate Increase?

Pricing model: per-transaction. Per-unit fees are not published: they depend on volume and contract.

Does Increase support stablecoins?

Supported stablecoins are not documented.

Who is Increase for?

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

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jul 19, 2026

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