Galileo’s powerful payment processing platform fuels the most innovative fintechs, neobanks and companies worldwide. Check out a recent roundup of our clients in the news, highlighting new product launches, company expansions and new investments.
• BitPay announced its U.S.-based BitPay Wallet app users can provision the BitPay Card to their Apple Pay mobile wallet (Business Insider)
• Clair launched a Mastercard debit card to provide free wage advances to hourly workers (Yahoo! Finance)
• Oxygen CEO Hussein Ahmed wrote a featured article on the origins and value of fintech (Coruzant Technologies)
• TransferWise announced it’s renaming to Wise after it expanded to build a cross-border payments network (The Fintech Times)
• Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi) announced its capital investment from Mastercard to expand affordable financial service to underserved communities (Finextra)
• Ahead Financials CEO Anu Shultes was recognized on GV’s Impact List, highlighting 25 exceptional women for International Women’s Day (gv.com)
• Koho recently secured $70 million CAD in Series C financing to scale digital banking services (Fintech Finance)
• First Boulevard has raised $5M for its digital bank aimed at Black America (TechCrunch)
As the API standard for card issuing and digital banking, Galileo’s powerful payment processing platform offers the easiest way to create sophisticated payment card programs and digital banking solutions. For more news and insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Southwest and Galileo Bring Rewards to Debit’s Doorstep
Galileo’s platform integrates issuing, processing, and program management so non-financial brands like Southwest can launch co-branded cards faster. The economics of debit rewards differ from credit, but Galileo CFO Bill Kennedy said technology efficiencies and deeper loyalty make the model sustainable.
United Airlines Launches MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card that Earns Miles for Spending and Saving
This new card allows MileagePlus members to earn miles through everyday purchases and qualifying account balances. Available now with no monthly fees with an average daily account balance of $2,000 or greater, MileagePlus members can open the debit rewards card at UnitedDebitRewards.com
Southwest Airlines, powered by Galileo (SoFi’s tech platform), has launched the Rapid Rewards Debit Card
Southwest Airlines, powered by Galileo (SoFi’s tech platform), has launched the Rapid Rewards Debit Card, letting debit-first customers earn points on everyday purchases to redeem against flights.
Engagement, New Partnerships Drive Growth for SoFi Tech Platform in Q3
SoFi's Technology Platform generated $114.6 million in Q3 2025 revenue while announcing a major partnership with Southwest Airlines to power their Rapid Rewards debit card program.
Swipe, Earn, and Fly With Southwest Airlines’ New Rapid Rewards Debit Card
Calling all budget-savvy travelers: Sign up to receive a welcome bonus and start earning points on everyday spending
