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Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS)

UK bank/BaaS platform offering a free developer sandbox to build embedded financial products.

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Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS) is a banking and fintech perk from Griffin, offering a free banking-as-a-service developer sandbox, for startups in the UK, no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS)

Regulated banking-as-a-service platform letting startups embed bank accounts, payments and financial products via API; a free sandbox lets teams start building and testing immediately with no fees, sales pitch or NDAs.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

fintechdevelopersembedded finance
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Geography
United Kingdom
Recurring / expiry
Ongoing
How to claim

How to apply for Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS)

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up for the free sandbox on the Griffin site.
Good to know: Added 2026-08-18 (breadth expansion); source URL verified live (HTTP 200) and on the provider's own domain.
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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Griffin advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
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Questions

Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS): common questions

What do you get with Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS)?

Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS) offers a free banking-as-a-service developer sandbox.

Who qualifies for Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS)?

Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS) is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups in the UK, no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS)?

No. Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS)?

Sign up for the free sandbox on the Griffin site.

How long do I have to use Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS), and does it expire?

Ongoing

Is Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS) available outside the US?

Griffin Free Sandbox (BaaS) is available in the UK.

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