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Plaid

🇺🇸US Company

by Plaid Inc. · Founded 2013

Financial infrastructure platform connecting apps to users bank accounts for payments and data access.

EU Alternatives to Plaid

4 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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by GoCardless Ltd

GoCardless is a payment processing platform that enables businesses to collect recurring payments directly from customers' bank accounts via Direct Debit. It simplifies the billing process, reduces transaction fees, and offers secure payment collection. Ideal for subscription services and invoice-based businesses.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedISO 27001
freemiumMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • GoCardless offers direct debit, ideal for recurring payments.
  • Retry intelligence reduces payment failures by up to 20%.
  • GoCardless is GDPR compliant, ensuring data protection in the EU.

Consider

  • Migrating from Plaid may require significant integration work.
  • GoCardless lacks certain features like transaction data insights.
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Mollie

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by Mollie B.V.

Mollie is a payment service provider that facilitates online transactions for businesses. It supports various payment methods, including credit cards and digital wallets, to help streamline the checkout process. The platform offers easy integration with websites and provides tools for managing payments and analytics.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedEU-hosted
freemiumMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • Mollie offers multiple payment methods like iDEAL and SEPA Direct Debit.
  • No setup fees with Mollie, unlike Plaid's potential integration costs.
  • Mollie's dashboard provides real-time analytics for transaction tracking.

Consider

  • Migrating from Plaid to Mollie may require significant data transfer efforts.
  • Mollie lacks Plaid's detailed transaction data and identity verification features.
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Adyen

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by Adyen N.V.

Dutch payment platform providing end-to-end infrastructure for accepting payments anywhere in the world.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedISO 27001
freemiumMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • Adyen supports 250+ payment methods globally, expanding market reach.
  • Unified commerce allows for online and in-store payments on one platform.
  • GDPR compliance ensures data protection for EU customers and reduces risks.

Consider

  • Migration may require significant development resources and time.
  • Adyen lacks specific bank connection features available in Plaid.
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by Revolut Ltd

Revolut is a financial app that allows users to manage their money seamlessly across multiple currencies. It offers features such as currency exchange, spending analytics, and budgeting tools. Users can also access global payment services, cryptocurrency trading, and virtual or physical debit cards for secure transactions.

GDPR CompliantEU-Based
freemiumMigration:1-2 hours

Why switch?

  • Revolut offers multi-currency accounts with 30+ currencies available.
  • Instant transfers between Revolut users are free and immediate.
  • Revolut provides crypto trading for 5 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin.

Consider

  • Migration may require manual data transfer, causing potential data loss.
  • Revolut lacks direct bank connection APIs like Plaid's account verification.

Why switch from Plaid?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Payment & Fintech you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.