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alfred

Alfred

3.4/5 0.0/5 · Data verified on

alfred is a Miami-based fintech offering "last-mile" payments infrastructure for Latin America, bridging stablecoins and local banking systems across 11 countries via 13 payment rails. Its Penny API exposes a single interface for KYC/KYB onboarding, fiat-stablecoin conversion, on/off-ramp transactions, virtual accounts and fiat-to-fiat transfers, letting businesses offer international payments with real-time settlement and transparent FX without building infrastructure from scratch. Founded in 2022.

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Transparency: Low
46/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Low
46/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Service type Stablecoin infrastructure
Pricing model Per transaction
Stablecoins USDC, USDT
Customer type Fintech, Developers, Platforms, Enterprise
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
Supported countries LATAM, US
Segment B2B
MiCA / License status Not disclosed

Strengths

  • Deep Latin America coverage (11 countries, 13 payment rails) bridging stablecoins and local banking.
  • Single API (Penny) for onboarding, on/off-ramp, virtual accounts and transfers with real-time settlement.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • B2B infrastructure: aimed at fintechs and platforms, not a consumer account.
  • Relatively young company with limited public disclosure on funding and maturity.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.

Verdict

B D ★ 3.4/5 ★ 0.0/5

Score 3.4/5, solid profile. In its favour: deep Latin America coverage (11 countries, 13 payment rails) bridging stablecoins and local banking. The trade-off to weigh: b2B infrastructure: aimed at fintechs and platforms, not a consumer account.

On the Sovereignty lens the score is 0.0/5 (weak): the strength is fund control (0.0/5).

Fund control 20% 0.0

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 alfred?

No. alfred is B2B payments infrastructure: end users may encounter it indirectly in apps that integrate it, but it is not a standalone consumer product.

Does alfred custody funds?

As on/off-ramp and virtual-account infrastructure it processes fiat and stablecoin funds in transit as part of transactions; check terms and licensing on the official website.

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Update history

✓ Terms unchanged since Jul 17, 2026

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