NatWest Boxed
NatWest Boxed is a UK (outside the EU/EEA) fintech-infrastructure provider (BaaS, Card issuing software). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Watch - website offline (checked 2026-07-12)
Who it's for
NatWest Boxed is built for teams that want accounts, payments and cards behind one contract and one API. It operates with a full banking licence - deposit-guaranteed accounts and credit products are on the table.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): No - outside the EEA
- Company origin: UK (UK)
- Client funds: deposits at a credit institution - deposit guarantee scheme applies (up to EUR 100,000)
What NatWest Boxed does
Verified licence profile
Uses NatWest UK banking licence + Vodeno tech; 82% owned by NatWest Bank Plc.
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Built on
- Vodeno (runs-on) — Uses NatWest UK banking licence plus Vodeno technology
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FAQ
Is NatWest Boxed European / EEA-based?
NatWest Boxed is UK origin (UK) and is not fully EEA-based; shown as a contrast/comparison.
What does NatWest Boxed do?
NatWest Boxed covers: BaaS, Card issuing software. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.