What it means
A regulated payment provider, owned by Stripe, that turns euros into stablecoins and back.
Bridge issues personal IBANs and handles the identity check for bank transfers under its own terms.
How it works
In Defied, top-ups from your bank and withdrawals to it run through Bridge, where available. Bridge isn't a bank, and neither is Defied.
Related terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| IBAN | International Bank Account Number: the account number banks in Europe use to send and receive money. |
| On-ramp | Turning money from your bank account into stablecoins. |
| KYC | Know your customer: the identity check a regulated company must do before it can move money between you and your bank. |
This glossary explains terms in general. It isn't investment, tax or legal advice.