AstroPay, the trusted financial operating system used by millions of users worldwide, has announced the launch of its most ambitious product to date: AstroPay Platform. Designed to democratize access to global financial infrastructure, the platform allows any business whether fintech or not to build and deploy their own financial products using the same robust backend that powers AstroPay’s own consumer wallet.
With AstroPay Platform, businesses gain immediate access to a comprehensive financial toolkit: multicurrency wallets, global and local bank accounts, card issuing capabilities, checkout solutions, user onboarding, fraud protection, compliance, and FX management all available through a developer-first interface.
This launch signifies a major evolution in AstroPay’s strategy, shifting from direct-to-consumer services to enabling third-party companies to harness its infrastructure. By tapping into AstroPay’s deep integrations with both global and regional payment schemes, businesses can now embed financial services faster and more efficiently without navigating complex licensing or building costly infrastructure from the ground up.
“We’ve built the financial infrastructure that powers our global wallet. Now, we’re opening it to the world,” said Marc Sacal, CEO of AstroPay. “What used to take years of licensing, contracting, and technical effort can now be done in weeks under your own brand, with our infrastructure doing the heavy lifting.”
Introducing a New Era of Embedded Finance
AstroPay Platform redefines embedded finance by offering a full-service backend not a white-label solution. Built on infrastructure already operational in dozens of countries, the platform enables businesses to:
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Support Multicurrency Wallets: Offer native handling of major currencies with real-time FX, allowing global balance management and seamless conversions.
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Provide Local Payment Rails: Enable local account access in key markets such as PIX (Brazil), CVU (Argentina), IBANs (Europe), and UK sort codes.
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Issue Branded Cards: Create both physical and virtual cards powered by Visa or Mastercard, with integrated KYC and mobile wallet compatibility.
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Accept AstroPay Wallet: Integrate AstroPay’s checkout to enable one-click payments and tap into a global user base.
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Leverage Built-in Compliance: Access pre-configured KYC, AML, fraud detection, and sanctions screening across multiple jurisdictions.
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Utilize Developer-First APIs: Modern architecture offers real-time processing and seamless scalability.
AstroPay Platform is tailored for companies that want to operate like a fintech whether they’re launching a card program, offering international payouts, or embedding financial features into digital products.
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Speeding Up Innovation: From Years to Weeks
Traditionally, launching global financial services has involved building extensive partnerships, navigating regulatory frameworks, and creating custom infrastructure often taking years and requiring substantial upfront investment.
AstroPay Platform compresses this timeline dramatically. Its plug-and-play model allows companies to go to market in a matter of weeks, backed by infrastructure that’s already compliant and live across multiple geographies.
“Companies no longer need to piece together banking, compliance, and payments from scratch,” said Sacal. “AstroPay Platform eliminates friction, reduces time-to-market, and makes sophisticated financial infrastructure available to any business.”
Empowering a Wide Range of Use Cases
The platform is already powering real-world applications across Latin America and Europe, serving various industries with production-ready solutions. Early adopters span:
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Retailers & Consumer Apps: Embed digital wallets and prepaid cards to boost engagement and increase transaction volume.
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Regional Fintechs & Superapps: Expand beyond local markets by offering global accounts and cross-border services with minimal overhead.
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E-commerce & Marketplaces: Enable local currency payouts for sellers and provide buyers with preferred payment options, including AstroPay Wallet.
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Creator & Streaming Platforms: Empower creators with instant access to earnings via branded cards and local cash-out options, even in underbanked regions.
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Payroll & Workforce Platforms: Automate fast, cost-effective salary distribution to freelancers and employees with multicurrency wallets and local account rails.
AstroPay Platform makes it possible for any company to become a financial services provider—without becoming a bank. With flexible, modular APIs and a compliance-first approach, it unlocks new revenue streams, enhances user experiences, and drives faster global expansion.