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Ryt Bank taps Episode Six to power cards infrastructure

Finextraa day ago
Ryt Bank, the world's first AI-powered bank, today announced its partnership with Episode Six, a leading global technology provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure.
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Through this partnership, Episode Six will serve as the technology powering all card transactions at Ryt Bank — enabling secure, scalable, and flexible banking for the next generation of Malaysians.
Ryt Bank is built from the ground up with a digital-first approach. Led by YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd, with Sea Limited as a shareholder, the bank is rethinking how financial services should look and feel by blending innovation, simplicity, and trust. With Episode Six's advanced infrastructure, Ryt Bank can deliver instant card issuance, real-time authorizations and personalized spend controls. All within one seamless platform.
Episode Six delivers the speed, flexibility, and control required to power a truly modern banking experience. More than just supporting card transactions, Episode Six's technology enables Ryt Bank to build around customers' evolving needs — making it possible to create seamless, future-ready financial solutions.
Episode Six's platform enables full customization of card features, without the limitations of legacy systems. Already trusted in over 45 countries, the platform ensures that Ryt Bank can scale quickly while maintaining operational excellence.
'We're proud to be the technology powering Ryt Bank's cards infrastructure,' said John Mitchell, CEO and Co-Founder of Episode Six. 'Ryt Bank's bold vision aligns with our commitment to helping digital-first banks move faster, serve better, and lead confidently in a dynamic market.'
This partnership also strengthens Episode Six's regional footprint in Southeast Asia as the company continues enabling digital financial institutions with the tools to deliver real-time, future-proof financial services.
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