OUR PARTNERS
The infrastructure behind Criterion
Criterion is built with trusted institutions and specialist teams—each one helping us make modern financial access clearer, safer, and more accountable.
BANKING TECHNOLOGY & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Criterion’s banking infrastructure is powered by Mbanq, a cloud-native banking platform serving financial institutions and fintech programs worldwide. Mbanq supports account management, card issuance, payments, settlement, identity verification, and transaction monitoring.
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SPONSOR BANK
Member deposits are held at Cross River Bank, an FDIC-insured institution and a leading bank in the US fintech sector. Cross River connects directly to modern payment networks including RTP and FedNow. Criterion is a financial technology company, not a bank; banking services are provided by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC.
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CARD NETWORK
The Criterion card runs on the Visa network, accepted at millions of merchants across the United States and worldwide. Every purchase carries the security and fraud protection standards Visa cardholders expect.
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SECURE ACCOUNT CONNECTIONS
Criterion uses Plaid to let members securely link an existing bank account to fund their wallet. Plaid connects thousands of financial institutions and is used by many of the largest financial apps in the United States. Credentials are never seen or stored by Criterion.
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FOUNDING INSTITUTIONAL PARTNER
Criterion is backed by Al Furqaan Foundation, which has served the Muslim community for 25 years and reached millions of individuals. Its involvement is the foundation Criterion is built on—not a passive investment, but active partnership in building financial infrastructure this community can trust.
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BRAND TEAM
Criterion’s brand and communication are developed with Bolden, a strategy studio working with financial and technology companies worldwide. Bolden brings clarity, coherence, and precision to every touchpoint—from the words on a screen to the design of the product itself.
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