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Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) is a comprehensive strategy that facilitates fintech companies and other third-party organizations in connecting with a bank's system through the utilization of APIs (application programming interfaces). In addition to offering open banking services, BaaS supports businesses in the creation of advanced financial services built upon the regulated infrastructure provided by the bank.
The primary categories of banking as a service include API-based banking as a service and cloud-based banking as a service. API-based banking as a service represents a financial infrastructure paradigm where banks make their services and functionalities accessible through APIs to external developers and companies. This enables them to develop and seamlessly integrate banking capabilities into their own applications and platforms. These components encompass platforms and services utilized by entities ranging from large and small enterprises to end-users such as banks, non-bank financial companies (NBFC), governments, and others.
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The banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $716 billion in 2024 to $842.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in demand for digital banking services, rise in demand for personalized financial services, rise in demand for embedded finance solutions, increase in globalization and international trade, increase in regulatory requirements
The banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1829.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for embedded finance solutions, market expansion and global diversity, increasing focus on risk management, rising demand for digital banking services, impact of geopolitical events and regulatory changes. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of strategies by key players, technological advancements in baas solutions, incorporating safety and quality control features in baas products, development of standardized apis (application programming interfaces), increased collaboration between traditional banks, fintech firms, and non-financial entities.
The increasing adoption of digital banking is anticipated to drive the growth of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market in the future. Digital banking refers to utilizing computers to access banking features and services through a bank's website. The rise of digital banking has stimulated the growth of the BaaS industry by boosting customer demand for accessible and personalized financial services while offering seamless integrations, faster time-to-market, and cost-effective scalability for banking service providers. For example, in November 2023, the European Central Bank, based in Germany, reported that in the second half of 2022, the total number of non-cash payments in the Eurozone rose by 8.8% to 65.9 billion compared to the previous six months. Additionally, the total value of these payments grew by 2.8%, reaching €118.8 trillion (approximately $128.55 trillion). Thus, the increasing adoption of digital banking is propelling the growth of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market.
The increasing prevalence of cyber threats is expected to contribute to the growth of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market. Cyber threats encompass potential dangers or risks arising from malicious activities that aim to compromise data through various tactics targeting computer systems, networks, and digital information. As banking-as-a-service (BaaS) involves the sharing and processing of sensitive financial data between banks and third-party service providers, it becomes susceptible to cyber threats, leading to identity theft, financial fraud, and reputational damage. For example, in February 2023, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported that cybercrime reports received in 2022 totaled 76,000, representing a 13% increase from the previous year. Therefore, the growing number of cyber threats stands as a significant factor driving the growth of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market.
Cloud-native architecture stands out as a prominent trend gaining traction in the banking-as-a-service market. This architectural approach is specifically tailored for software development and deployment, aiming to leverage the advantages provided by cloud computing environments. Companies within the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market are increasingly adopting cloud-native architecture to construct and deliver their services, aiming to fortify their positions in the market. As an example, in February 2023, Oracle, a cloud technology company based in the US, unveiled Oracle Banking Cloud Services, a new suite of componentized, composable cloud-native services encompassing banking accounts cloud service, banking payments cloud service, banking enterprise limits and collateral management cloud service, banking origination cloud service, banking digital experience cloud service, and banking APIs cloud service. These services empower banks with capabilities such as scalable corporate demand deposit processing, enterprise-wide limit and collateral management, real-time global payments, API management, retail customer onboarding, and self-service digital experiences, facilitating rapid and secure modernization through a microservices architecture.
Major players in the Banking-As-A-Service (BaaS) market are concentrating on creating BaaS platforms that facilitate the seamless integration of banking services into third-party applications, thereby enhancing customer experiences. BaaS platforms are cloud-based systems that offer financial institutions and fintech companies access to banking services and functionalities via APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). For instance, in September 2024, Fibabanka Co., a company based in Turkey, introduced its Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform in collaboration with GetirFinans. This BaaS platform is integrated within the Getir app, enabling users to manage accounts, issue cards, and make payments effortlessly, all without requiring a banking license. This integration streamlines access to financial services for users of the Getir platform. Supported by Fibabanka's strong digital infrastructure, the platform leverages over 500 APIs, allowing businesses to easily incorporate banking functionalities into their existing operations.
In June 2023, FIS, a US-based financial technology company, completed the acquisition of Bond Financial Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move allowed FIS to incorporate seasoned talent in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and embedded finance, enhancing its capabilities to cater to fintech companies and elevate financial services. Bond Financial Technologies Inc., headquartered in the UK, specializes in providing a banking-as-a-service platform that delivers end-to-end software infrastructure, enabling secure interactions between brands and banks.
Major companies operating in the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market include Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., PayPal Holdings Inc., Square Inc., Green Dot Corporation, Paytm Payments Bank, Marqeta Inc., Starling Bank Ltd., Cross River Bank, Mambu GmbH, 10x Future Technologies, ClearBank Ltd., Currency Cloud, Thought Machine, Railsbank Technology Ltd., FinXact, MatchMove Pay Pte. Ltd., Fidor Bank AG, Bnkbl Ltd., Treezor SAS, Bankable, Treasury Prime, Movencorp Inc., Bankifi, Solaris Bank LLC, Project Imagine Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the banking-as-a-service (baas) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the banking-as-a-service (baas) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.
The banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing regulatory compliance, risk management, customer support, and transaction processing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The banking-as-a-service (BaaS) market also includes sales of payment processing solutions, lending and credit products, analytics, and reporting tools that are used in providing banking-as-a-service. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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