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btmerr
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We're working to update our docs as quickly as possible, so transaction stuff will be there soon. As for checks, we're not planning on supporting check deposit via API initially. There are a few reasons: 1. Remote Check Deposit is
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Thank you. We're honored to have the privilege to work on this problem and help the business community in any way possible.
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We couldn't have done it without y'all, thank you!
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btmerr
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We use http://readme.io and they are incredibly awesome. I can't give them a stronger or more positive recommendation.
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btmerr
12y ago
If you fill out the form we'll send you an invite when we're able to accept new customers. There's a waiting list but we're working hard to get everyone on board as soon as possible.
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We compete with banks, and also partner with them. Our model allows for multiple bank partners, but for the time being we're integrated with a single bank. Our stuff is designed to be portable between banks where possible. There are on
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If only it were black and white. Banks are regulated by a variety of groups - the FDIC, the OCC, the Fed, and state regulators. Different regulators have different viewpoints. Then, even within the same regulatory agency, different individu
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Fair point. We'll work to do a better job of helping people understand what we offer. Our focus has been to get our API into the hands of our early customers as soon as possible.
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Hey there! One thing I want to be clear about is that we will not support consumer bank accounts, either directly or through our customers. So it will not be possible to build your own branded consumer bank on SEED. We expect our API will b
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We love Plaid, but we're different. We compete with other banks -- Chase, Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic, Wells Fargo, etc. Zach can speak for Plaid, but to my understanding they're focused on providing API's that improv
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We're building a better business banking service. To do so, we built an API first. Rather than waiting to release our mobile and web clients to serve traditional banking customers, we decided to release our API first, so that any compa
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It's difficult to answer this question, because the nature of foreign exchange and banking in different countries makes it hard to generalize. What I can say right now is that our pricing will be transparent, consistent, and as low as
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12y ago
Dan can do a better job of talking about Standard Treasury than I can, so I'll let him speak for them. As for us, we are not planning on serving consumers. We are focused on serving startups and small business customers by providing tr
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Our API offering is directed at a niche audience, but we'll be offering more products in the future, such as traditional online business banking, lending, and so on. +1 to someone fixing home mortgages. Super painful.
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Short answer, yes. We have a lot of ideas about how to offer credit and lending products, both ourselves, and with partners. We're spending a lot of time talking to companies to understand the current pain points, and we'll be abl
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Hey there, I'm Brian Merritt, the CEO of SEED. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have. You can also email me at brian at seed.co.