> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.finhub.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Client Categories

> Overview of FinHub client categories and their use cases

# Client Categories

FinHub serves diverse client categories, each with unique requirements and integration patterns.

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  <Card title="Embedded Finance" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/baas/client-categories/embedded-finance">
    Non-financial companies adding financial services
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  <Card title="Inter-Banking License" icon="building-columns" href="/baas/client-categories/inter-banking-license">
    Licensed financial institutions
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  <Card title="Business Banking" icon="briefcase" href="/baas/client-categories/business-banking">
    B2B banking solutions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Technology & BaaS" icon="microchip" href="/baas/client-categories/technology-baas">
    Tech companies building financial products
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## Category Overview

| Category                  | Primary Use Case                 | Typical Service Model |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Embedded Finance**      | Add finance to existing products | API                   |
| **Inter-Banking License** | Expand banking services          | CoreX or Hybrid       |
| **Business Banking**      | Serve business customers         | CoreX or API          |
| **Technology & BaaS**     | Build fintech products           | API or Hybrid         |

## Embedded Finance

For non-financial companies adding financial services to their platforms:

* E-commerce platforms
* SaaS applications
* Marketplaces
* Gig economy platforms

**Typical integration:** API Service Model for custom experiences

## Inter-Banking License & BaaS

For licensed financial institutions expanding their capabilities:

* Traditional banks modernizing
* Credit unions expanding services
* Payment institutions
* E-money institutions

**Typical integration:** CoreX or Hybrid Service Model

## Business Banking

For companies serving business customers:

* SMB banking solutions
* Corporate treasury
* Trade finance
* Invoice financing

**Typical integration:** CoreX or API Service Model

## Technology & BaaS

For technology companies building financial products from the ground up:

* Neobanks and challenger banks
* Payment service providers
* Lending platforms
* Investment apps

**Typical integration:** API or Hybrid Service Model

## Choosing Your Category

Consider these factors:

1. **Regulatory Status**: Do you have a financial license?
2. **Target Market**: B2C, B2B, or both?
3. **Technical Resources**: In-house development capability?
4. **Time to Market**: How quickly do you need to launch?
5. **Customization Needs**: Standard features or highly custom?

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Service Models" icon="code-compare" href="/baas/service-models/index">
    Compare CoreX, API, and Hybrid
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  <Card title="Product Suite" icon="box" href="/baas/products/index">
    Explore FinHub products
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