FinTech

Fintech Software Development For Payments, Lending, and Trading

We build the products fintechs run on, from payment apps, wallets, and lending platforms to trading and brokerage tools, with KYC, AML, and gateway integrations wired in from the start. We work with payments, lending, trading, and portfolio teams, including the build behind Quantflo. Money software fails on the edge cases, so we design for reconciliation, security, and the audit trail from the first sprint, not as a retrofit.

  • Payments, wallets & lending
  • Trading & brokerage apps
  • KYC, AML & compliance flows
  • Bank & gateway integration

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Fintech Software Development Services We Deliver

POS Software Development

Custom POS applications built for commercial POS hardware (Verifone, Ingenico, PAX, Clover, Sunmi, and similar devices). We design the application layer that runs on the device, the back-office system that manages transactions, and the cloud reporting tier. Common requests: card acceptance flows, contactless payment screens, receipt printing, inventory sync, and merchant dashboards.

Bank and Payment-Gateway Integrations

We integrate apps and platforms with bank APIs, payment gateways, and account-aggregation services. Common integrations include Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, RuPay, UPI, ACH, SEPA, Faster Payments, and direct bank corridors. We also handle transaction reconciliation, refund flows, dispute handling, and reporting feeds for your finance team.

Wallet and Payment App Development

Mobile wallets and payment apps with P2P transfers, bill pay, QR pay, cashback, and merchant acceptance. We have shipped wallets that handle utility payments, P2P money movement, and merchant payouts. Token-based architecture so the wallet stores tokens, not raw card numbers.

Lending and Loan Origination Apps

End-to-end lending products: KYC onboarding, document verification, alternative-data scoring inputs, loan origination, disbursement, repayment, and collection workflows. We build for licensed lenders, BNPL operators, embedded-lending products, and small-business credit platforms.

Insurance Products and Claim Portals

Claim intake portals, policy admin features, customer self-service portals, and quote-bind-issue flows for insurance teams. We have shipped insurance-claim products that handle document upload, claim status tracking, adjudication workflow, and customer notifications.

Utility Payment Solutions

Bill aggregation and payment platforms for electricity, gas, water, telecom, and other recurring bills. We build the consumer-facing app or web portal, the biller integration layer, and the reconciliation back-end. Customers can pay one bill or many in a single session.

Trading and WealthTech Apps

Retail trading apps with market data, order entry, portfolio views, and tax-aware reporting. We connect to broker APIs over FIX or REST. We have built equities, derivatives, and crypto front-ends. Real-time UI patterns for streaming prices are part of the standard delivery.

Crypto Wallet and Web3 Apps

Self-custodial and custodial crypto wallets, exchange front-ends, and Web3 dApps. We handle key management UX, transaction signing, network switching, and gas estimation. Integrations with major chains (Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, Solana) are common.

KYC, AML, and Compliance Workflows

KYC onboarding flows with document upload, OCR, liveness checks, and sanctions screening. We have shipped KYC pipelines integrated with bank APIs, third-party identity vendors, and in-house rules engines. AML transaction monitoring, suspicious activity flags, and audit trail logging are standard scope items.

How We Build Fintech Software

Problem discovery

Discovery and Scoping (1 to 3 weeks)

We start with a working session that maps your business flow, the regulatory context you operate in, the integrations you need, and the compliance posture your auditors or regulators expect. Output: a written scope, a system diagram, a delivery timeline, and a budget range. This sets the boundary for everything that follows.

software architecture and design

Architecture and Sprint Zero (2 to 4 weeks)

We pick the architecture that fits your scale, your hosting preferences, and your compliance needs. Sprint zero produces a working skeleton: auth, audit logging, the integration adapter pattern, and a deployable CI/CD pipeline. You can review code from week one.

Iterative Build (8 to 36 weeks)

Two-week sprints. Working software demoed every fortnight. Code review happens in your repo. We use feature flags so risky paths can be rolled back in minutes. Penetration tests run before major releases. Compliance items get reviewed by your team or your auditors at the milestones you set.

Launch, Run, and Support (Ongoing)

We do not disappear at launch. Our team supports the system in production with the uptime targets your business needs. When auditors arrive, our engineers join your calls and produce evidence on demand. When you need a new integration or a new product feature, we have the context to ship fast.

  • Real fintech track record, not generic dev shop

    Our portfolio includes Quantflo, Quidmate, PayCare, utility payment platforms, and insurance claim products. The team has shipped wallets, lending apps, POS software, payment integrations, and KYC flows for real fintech clients. Ask us for a portfolio tour matched to your product type.

  • Integration depth across banks, payments, and identity

    Bank API connections, payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, and similar), UPI and ACH and SEPA rails, KYC vendor APIs, AML screening services. We map your integration list during discovery so the build plan is realistic from day one.

  • Compliance-aware delivery

    We work to PCI integration scope-reduction practices, GDPR and DPDP Act data-handling rules, and KYC and AML procedural requirements your business needs to satisfy. We do not certify your platform for you; we build it so your audit team has the evidence they need.

  • India-based senior engineers at $13 to $25 per hour

    All employed full-time by ScalaCode, not freelancers. Mid-level engineers from $13 per hour. Senior engineers from $18 per hour. Tech leads from $23 per hour. Time-zone overlap of 4 to 6 hours with US East Coast and full overlap with UK and EU working days.

  • Integration adapter pattern that survives vendor swaps

    Payment vendors change. KYC vendors change. Bank corridors change. We design the integration layer with a clean adapter pattern so swapping a vendor takes weeks, not a full rebuild. This pattern has saved real client work when vendor pricing or coverage shifted.

  • Monthly engagements with one-month notice

    Dedicated-team engagements bill monthly. Scale up, scale down, or end the engagement at any month boundary with one month notice. Source code and documentation stay up to date so transitions to another team are clean.

Engagement Models for Fintech Software Development

Fixed-Scope Project (4 to 12 weeks)

Best for a defined deliverable. POS app port to a new device. KYC flow connected to a new vendor. Payment gateway integration. Scope, timeline, and price locked at the start.

Dedicated Fintech Team (3 to 18 months)

Pod of 3 to 12 engineers led by a senior tech lead. Monthly billing, one-month notice. Mix of back-end, front-end or mobile, QA, and a half-time integration lead. Best for end-to-end product builds and ongoing platform work.

Staff Augmentation (Hourly)

Plug specific roles into your in-house team. Mid-level engineers from $13 per hour. Senior from $18 per hour. Tech leads from $23 per hour. Two-week trial-to-hire option available.

2-Week Discovery and Architecture Sprint (Fixed Price)

If you are uncertain whether to rebuild, extend, or integrate, start with a 2-week paid sprint. Output: a written architecture plan with specific actions, timeline, and budget. Most clients use it to validate scope before committing to a larger build.

Real-World Solutions Delivered

The Fintech Tech Stack We Ship With

POS Application Layer

Android-based POS SDKs Verifone application framework Ingenico application framework PAX SDKs Clover SDKs Native or hybrid app

Mobile (Wallet, Trading, Insurance)

React Native Flutter native iOS (Swift) native Android (Kotlin) Choice depends on biometric NFC Enclave integration Keystore integration

Web Front-End

React Next.js TypeScript Tailwind Accessibility audited to WCAG 2.1 AA

Back-End

Node.js Python Java Go

Data and Storage

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Kafka Redis Object storage KYC evidence

Integration Layer

REST gRPC Webhook handlers Idempotency keys retry queues

Cloud and Infrastructure

AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes ECS Terraform GitHub Actions GitLab CI

Security and Identity

Auth0 Okta AWS Cognito Vault Secrets Manager AWS Secrets Manager WAF DDoS Tokenization

How ScalaCode Compares to Your Other Fintech Build Options

Option Strength Where it tends to break
In-house build Full ownership, deep institutional knowledge Senior fintech engineers cost $180,000-plus in the US. Hiring 6 of them takes 9 months. Many fintech founders run out of runway before the team is fully staffed.
Freelance marketplaces (Toptal, Upwork) Fast to onboard, hourly billing Hard to evidence access controls when auditors ask. Engineers leave mid-project. Integration ownership is fragmented.
Big-4 consultancies (Accenture, Deloitte, IBM) Brand cover for board conversations $250 per hour blended rate. Six-month discovery phases. Total cost typically 4 to 6 times higher than ScalaCode for the same output.
ScalaCode India-based senior engineers, real fintech portfolio, integration-first delivery Time-zone overlap with US East is 4 to 6 hours, not 8. We handle this with async-first practices and overlap shifts. UK and EU clients get full live overlap.

Where Our Fintech Work Lives

Payments and POS

POS software running on commercial POS hardware. Payment gateway integrations into apps and platforms. Wallet apps with merchant acceptance. Cross-border payments, recurring billing, and payout reconciliation.

Lending and Credit

Consumer lending apps, SMB lending products, BNPL operators, embedded-lending products in marketplaces, and credit-builder apps. KYC, alternative-data scoring inputs, and collection workflows are common scope items.

Wallets and Personal Finance

Mobile wallets with P2P transfers, bill pay, and merchant payments. Personal finance apps with budgeting, account aggregation, and savings goals.

Insurance and Claims

Insurance claim portals, policy admin features, customer self-service portals, and quote-bind-issue flows. We have shipped products that handle claim intake, document upload, and adjudication workflows.

Trading and Brokerage Apps

Retail trading apps, broker front-ends, portfolio dashboards, watchlist and alerts, and tax-aware reporting. Multi-asset coverage including equities, derivatives, and crypto. We connect to broker APIs over FIX or REST so order flow stays inside your existing licensed infrastructure.

Utility Payments and Bill Aggregation

Bill aggregation and payment platforms for electricity, gas, water, and telecom. Both consumer-facing apps and biller-side integration layers.

Fintech Software Development Rate Card

Hourly Rates by Seniority

  • Associate Engineer

    $13/hr

  • Mid-level Engineer

    $13 - $15/hr

  • Senior Engineer

    $18 - $20/hr

  • Tech Lead / Architect

    $23 - $25/hr

Monthly Dedicated-Team Rates

  • Associate

    $1,200 - $1,500/month

  • Mid-level

    $1,800 - $2,200/month

  • Senior

    $2,600 - $3,000/month

  • Tech Lead / Architect

    $3,200 - $4,000/month

Project-Based Pricing (Indicative Ranges)

  • Discovery and Architecture Sprint

    2 weeks

    $8,000 - $15,000

  • Single-feature build

    POS app port, KYC flow, payment gateway integration

    $15,000 - $60,000

  • Mid-sized fintech product

    wallet, lending app, claim portal

    $60,000 - $200,000

  • Multi-product platform with multiple integrations

    $200,000 - $500,000

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