River is a financial institution in United States profiled here for open banking, APIs, and connectivity. Coverage and public documentation change over time, so use this as a starting point and confirm details with the bank’s official channels. Think of the profile as a map of what is advertised publicly, not a substitute for a commercial or legal agreement with the bank.

Bitcoin-focused financial services company offering buy/sell, custody, USD cash management, lightning network payments, and bitcoin-collateralized lending.

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River Open Banking FAQ

River's direct API availability may be limited. However, you can often access River accounts through Open Banking aggregators like Plaid, Tink, or TrueLayer, which provide standardized connectivity to thousands of banks including River.

The easiest way to integrate with River is through an Open Banking aggregator. These services provide pre-built connections to River and handle authentication, data normalization, and compliance requirements on your behalf.

PSD2 compliance depends on River's operating jurisdiction. European banks must comply with PSD2, while banks in other regions follow their local Open Banking regulations. Check the compliance section above for specific certifications.

Through Open Banking APIs, you can typically access account balances, transaction history, account holder information, and in some cases initiate payments. The specific data available depends on River's API capabilities and the permissions granted by the account holder. All data access requires explicit customer consent.

River Details

About River

Bitcoin-focused financial services company offering buy/sell, custody, USD cash management, lightning network payments, and bitcoin-collateralized lending. Founded 2019 with the mission to build a Bitcoin-native bank. HQ in San Francisco with a global operations center in Columbus, Ohio.

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