> ## 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.

# Platform as a Service (PaaS)

> System-to-system integration via connectors

# Platform as a Service (PaaS)

FinHub PaaS provides system-to-system integration capabilities for organizations with existing financial infrastructure.

## What is PaaS?

Unlike BaaS which provides complete business processes, PaaS offers **connectors** that enable your existing systems to integrate with financial networks, payment rails, and third-party services.

## Key Differences from BaaS

| Aspect       | BaaS                     | PaaS                    |
| ------------ | ------------------------ | ----------------------- |
| **Focus**    | Business processes       | System connectivity     |
| **Target**   | End-user services        | Backend integration     |
| **Approach** | Microservices            | Connectors              |
| **UI**       | Optional (CoreX)         | None                    |
| **Use Case** | Build financial products | Extend existing systems |

## PaaS Connectors

FinHub PaaS provides connectors for:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Payment Rails" icon="road" href="/paas/connectors/banking-networks">
    SEPA, SWIFT, local schemes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Card Networks" icon="credit-card" href="/paas/connectors/acquiring-ipg">
    Visa, Mastercard, schemes
  </Card>

  <Card title="KYC Providers" icon="id-card" href="/paas/connectors/kyc-kyb">
    Identity verification services
  </Card>

  <Card title="Banking Partners" icon="building-columns" href="/paas/connectors/banking-networks">
    Correspondent banking
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## When to Choose PaaS

PaaS is ideal if you:

* Have existing core banking systems
* Need to connect to specific payment rails
* Want to add capabilities to current infrastructure
* Require system-to-system integration
* Don't need end-user interfaces

## Architecture

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Your Existing Systems                        │
│         (Core Banking, ERP, CRM, Custom Applications)          │
└───────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────┘
                                │
                                │ REST APIs / Webhooks
                                │
┌───────────────────────────────▼─────────────────────────────────┐
│                        FinHub PaaS                              │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│  │                   Connector Layer                        │   │
│  │  ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐│   │
│  │  │ Banking │ │Acquiring│ │ KYC/KYB │ │  Communication  ││   │
│  │  │Networks │ │  & IPG  │ │         │ │                 ││   │
│  │  └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────────────┘│   │
│  │  ┌─────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────┐│   │
│  │  │       Crypto        │ │     Additional Connectors   ││   │
│  │  └─────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────┘│   │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
└───────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────┘
                                │
        ┌───────────┬───────────┼───────────┬───────────┐
        ▼           ▼           ▼           ▼           ▼
   ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
   │  SEPA   │ │  SWIFT  │ │  Card   │ │   KYC   │ │   SMS   │
   │ Network │ │ Network │ │ Schemes │ │Providers│ │  Email  │
   └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connectors" icon="plug" href="/paas/connectors/index">
    Explore available connectors
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integration" icon="code" href="/paas/journey/integration">
    Integration guide
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
