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Unit

Embedded banking infrastructure for software companies

Unit is an embedded banking infrastructure platform that enables software companies to offer banking products—checking accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and loans—to their customers without becoming a bank. Founded in 2019 and backed by Accel, Better Tomorrow Ventures, and Insight Partners, Unit provides the complete Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) stack through a single integration. Unit's API covers account opening with KYC/KYB verification, FDIC-insured deposit accounts via partner banks, ACH and wire transfers, debit card issuing with spend controls, and lending origination. The platform's real-time event system delivers webhooks for every account and transaction event. Unit handles all compliance obligations including BSA/AML program, regulatory reporting, and bank relationship management. The white-label approach allows complete brand customization—customers experience the software company's brand, not Unit's. Unit's compliance infrastructure is a key differentiator, with in-house compliance officers and regular bank audits ensuring regulatory soundness. The platform serves companies building vertical SaaS with embedded banking, marketplaces adding financial services, and consumer apps offering spending accounts. Notable clients include Roofstock, HoneyBook, and NinjaTrader. Unit's transparent pricing and developer-friendly documentation have made it the preferred BaaS platform for many Series A–C companies.

5-Dimension Score

5-dimension score radar chartAccuracy4.0Speed4.5Ease of Use4.0Pricing3.0Compliance4.5
Last reviewed May 25, 2026Read our methodology →

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  • Websitewww.unit.co
  • Monthly platform fee + per-account and transaction fees; custom
  • Published date2026/05/25

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