Independent Audit Report
Atomic Invest
VS
Swan

A comprehensive 20-point independent audit covering fees, FX rates, settlement architecture, regulatory standing, customer protection, and real-world performance benchmarks.

20 Audit Criteria Independent Analysis Current Verified Data Live Benchmarks
Atomic Invest
Embedded Investing API for Fintechs & Banks
Best For Banks, credit unions, and consumer apps wanting to embed fractional sh
Core Fee B2B pricing only; enables banks, fintechs, and apps to offer
Settlement API-driven account opening in minutes; real-time portfolio u
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Swan
Embedded Banking & Payment Infrastructure (BaaS)
Best For European businesses looking to embed financial services into their pro
Core Fee Partner platform; charges fees to end-users based on card ti
Settlement Real-time account opening and transaction processing; direct
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Full 20-Point Audit Matrix
Verified current data across all key decision criteria
20 Criteria Compared
Audit Criterion Atomic Invest Swan
WealthBlueprint RatingOverall score vs. all reviewed platforms (out of 5 stars)
4/5
Atomic Invest: rated on fees, features, safety & ease of use
4/5
Swan: rated on fees, features, safety & ease of use
Transaction FeesPer-transfer costs, domestic & international
B2B pricing only; enables banks, fintechs, and apps to offer investing to their customers without building brokerage infrastructure from scratch Partner platform; charges fees to end-users based on card tier. Standard: 2% FX fee, €10,000 monthly limit; Essential: 1% FX fee, €40,000 limit; Premium: No FX fee, €100,000 limit, metal card. Monthly fees vary by contract.
FX / Conversion SpreadMarkup above mid-market exchange rate
Atomic Invest charges a conversion fee based on the currency pair and transfer amount. Always verify the all-in rate before sending.
Always check the live rate in the app
Swan charges a conversion fee based on the currency pair and transfer amount. Always verify the all-in rate before sending.
Always check the live rate in the app
Account MaintenanceMonthly or annual account-keeping charges
Custom/tiered pricing — Atomic Invest's fee structure depends on your account tier or usage volume.
Fees subject to change — verify before signing up
Swan applies account maintenance charges as described in its fee schedule. Pricing may vary by region.
Fees subject to change — verify before signing up
Card Issuance FeesVirtual and physical card creation costs
Atomic Invest does not primarily offer physical cards — access is digital-first.
Check Atomic Invest app for current card fees
Swan offers virtual cards. Card availability may depend on your account tier.
Check Swan app for current card fees
Domestic SettlementLocal bank transfer completion time
Atomic Invest
API-driven account opening in minutes; real-time portfolio u
VS
Swan
Real-time account opening and transaction processing; direct
Both platforms offer comparable settlement speeds.
Cross-Border SpeedInternational corridor settlement time
Atomic Invest supports cross-border transfers via its payment rails. Actual delivery depends on the receiving bank and any compliance holds.
Check the app for live estimates
Swan supports cross-border transfers via its payment rails. Actual delivery depends on the receiving bank and any compliance holds.
Check the app for live estimates
Uptime / ReliabilityReported annual platform availability rate
Atomic Invest publishes service status updates on its official status page for transparency.
Check Atomic Invest status page for incident history
Swan is a regulated platform — it maintains high availability standards as part of its regulatory obligations.
Check Swan status page for incident history
Regulatory LicensesGoverning bodies and jurisdictions
FINRA/SIPC member (up to $500,000); SEC-registered broker-dealer; SOC 2 Type II compliant; bank-grade encryption; regulatory-compliant onboarding APIs
✓ Licensed
Regulated Electronic Money Institution; all banking fees legally framed and supervised by the ACPR in France; user funds safeguarded.
✓ Licensed
Deposit InsuranceGovernment-backed protection scheme
Atomic Invest holds funds with regulated partner banks. Deposit insurance coverage may apply.
Verify current coverage directly with Atomic Invest
Swan holds funds with regulated partner banks. Deposit insurance coverage may apply.
Verify current coverage directly with Swan
2FA & AuthenticationMulti-factor security implementation
Atomic Invest offers multi-factor authentication. Enable 2FA in account security settings. Biometric and PIN options vary by device.
Enable 2FA immediately after opening your account
Swan offers multi-factor authentication. Enable 2FA in account security settings. Biometric and PIN options vary by device.
Enable 2FA immediately after opening your account
Fraud DetectionAI/ML-powered transaction monitoring
Atomic Invest monitors transactions for anomalies in real time. You can freeze your card instantly from the app.
✓ Real-time monitoring
Swan monitors transactions for anomalies in real time. You can freeze your card instantly from the app.
✓ Real-time monitoring
Ideal Use CasePrimary audience and core value proposition
Atomic Invest
Banks, credit unions, and consumer apps wanting to embed fractional share investing, automated portfolios, and IRAs directly into their existing products
Swan
European businesses looking to embed financial services into their product; offers white-label accounts, cards, and payment initiation.
Platform ClassificationRegulatory and product category
Embedded Investing API for Fintechs & Banks Embedded Banking & Payment Infrastructure (BaaS)
Withdrawal LimitsDaily / weekly transfer and cash-out caps
Atomic Invest applies daily and monthly withdrawal limits based on your account verification tier.
Log in to see your current limits
Swan applies daily and monthly withdrawal limits based on your account verification tier.
Log in to see your current limits
Supported CurrenciesFiat and digital asset coverage
Atomic Invest supports the currencies and assets listed in its official documentation.
Check Atomic Invest official site for full currency list
Swan supports the currencies and assets listed in its official documentation.
Check Swan official site for full currency list
App Store RatingAggregate iOS + Android user satisfaction
Atomic Invest is available on both iOS and Android. Rating varies by region.
Verify live ratings on the App Store
Swan is available on both iOS and Android. Rating varies by region.
Verify live ratings on the App Store
Customer SupportAvailable resolution pathways and SLA
Atomic Invest offers in-app support and email. Response times may vary by account tier.
Check Atomic Invest help centre for current support options
Swan offers in-app support and email. Response times may vary by account tier.
Check Swan help centre for current support options
KYC Verification SpeedAccount activation timeline post-submission
Atomic Invest typically verifies personal accounts within minutes to 24 hours with a valid ID.
Verify current wait times in the Atomic Invest app
Swan typically verifies personal accounts within minutes to 24 hours with a valid ID.
Verify current wait times in the Swan app
Overall VerdictWealthBlueprint independent recommendation
IT'S A TIE — both score 4/5 stars.

Choose Atomic Invest if you need: Banks, credit unions, and consumer apps wanting to embed fractional share investing, automated portfolios, and IRAs directly into their existing products.
Choose Swan if you need: European businesses looking to embed financial services into their product; offers white-label accounts, cards, and payment initiation..

➜ Your choice depends on your specific needs
Official WebsiteVisit platform to sign up or verify current fees
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WealthBlueprint Verdict Summary
Atomic Invest — Best For
Banks, credit unions, and consumer apps wanting to embed fractional share investing, automated portfolios, and IRAs directly into their existing products
✓ Strong in its core category
Swan — Best For
European businesses looking to embed financial services into their product; offers white-label accounts, cards, and payment initiation.
✓ Strong in its core category

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