Powered by Green Dot’s embedded finance platform, Arc, Sesame Cash is a smart digital bank account that helps consumers take control of their money and their futures
Credit Sesame, a pioneer in offering free, ongoing access to full credit information, has joined forces with Green Dot Corporation to enhance its smart digital banking platform, Sesame Cash. The goal? To make financial wellness more accessible and help users grow both their credit and savings with ease.
This partnership marks a big step forward for Credit Sesame. By tapping into Green Dot’s embedded finance platform, Arc, Sesame Cash will soon offer users FDIC-insured deposit accounts adding a layer of security and convenience right from the start. But that’s just the beginning.
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Fresh off the launch of their AI-driven financial management platform, Sesame, the company is building momentum. New features are already in the works to further empower Sesame Cash users. Among them is Sesame Credit Builder, a tool that allows users to strengthen their credit simply by using their debit card for everyday purchases—whether it’s grabbing a coffee or paying for streaming subscriptions. Each transaction gets reported to major credit bureaus, helping users steadily improve their scores with each swipe.
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David Bagatelle, Head of Global Operations and Banking at Credit Sesame, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership:
“At Credit Sesame, we’ve always been driven by the idea that financial wellness should be within reach for everyone. Teaming up with Green Dot allows us to scale Sesame Cash faster and offer smarter, more intuitive tools that genuinely help people transform their financial lives. Their banking infrastructure and shared passion for financial inclusion make them the perfect partner as we take this next step.”
Renata Caine, GM and SVP of Embedded Finance at Green Dot, echoed that excitement:
“We’re proud to work alongside Credit Sesame in enhancing the Sesame Cash experience. This collaboration is grounded in a shared mission to support consumers’ financial well-being, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.”
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Together, Credit Sesame and Green Dot are not just launching new features—they’re reimagining how consumers interact with their money. With a focus on simplicity, inclusion, and real-life impact, this partnership is poised to deliver a banking experience that truly puts people first.
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