Galileo
Galileo is a US - contrast fintech-infrastructure provider (Card issuing software, Issuer processing). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active (SoFi)
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Who it's for
Galileo is built for teams creating and controlling payment cards via API. As an unlicensed vendor, regulatory obligations stay on the client's side.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): No - outside the EEA
- Company origin: US (US)
- Ownership / control: US-owned - SoFi (US law applies, incl. the CLOUD Act)
What Galileo does
Verified licence profile
Galileo (US) - issuer-processor (SoFi-owned) providing core processing for large neobanks via partner issuing banks.
Verified 2026-06-25. How we verify → · Official website: galileo-ft.com · Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
European alternatives to Galileo
CR2 EU core Vendor Ireland · EEA: YesShared: Card issuing software, Issuer processing, Card form: Virtual / Physical
RS2 EU core Vendor Malta · EEA: YesShared: Issuer processing, Card issuing software, Card form: Virtual / Physical
Adyen EU core Bank Netherlands · EEA: YesShared: Issuer processing, Card issuing software, Card form: Virtual / Physical
Enfuce EU core EMI Finland · EEA: YesShared: Card issuing software, Issuer processing, Card form: Virtual / Physical
IT Card EU core PI Poland · EEA: YesShared: Issuer processing, Card issuing software, Card form: Virtual / Physical
Wallester EU core EMI Estonia · EEA: YesShared: Card issuing software, Issuer processing, Card form: Virtual / Physical
FAQ
Is Galileo European / EEA-based?
Galileo is US origin (US) and is not fully EEA-based; shown as a contrast/comparison.
What does Galileo do?
Galileo covers: Card issuing software, Issuer processing. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.
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