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Runa
London, United Kingdom
What it is
Runa provides payout infrastructure for businesses sending money and other digital value, including gift cards and global transfers. Runa Send handles gift card, prepaid card, and direct-to-card payouts, from individual payments to thousands at once. Businesses can use a no-code Portal, an API, or a single integration embedded in applications and workflows. Runa Payout Link sends funds through a secure URL addressed to an email, without requiring bank details. The network covers more than 190 countries, over 5,000 merchant gift card endpoints, and more than 160 payout currencies. Runa FX supports real-time conversion and lets businesses convert and hold multiple currencies, with funding in 18 or more currencies. Runa lists ISO 27001 certification, PCI DSS and GDPR topics, fraud controls, encryption, DDoS protection, environment segregation, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. It offers 24/7/365 chat or email support and developer documentation. Pricing is on request, with Payout Link rates based on volume and mix.
For and against
For
- Payouts through gift cards and cards
- Coverage in more than 190 countries
- No-code Portal and API options
- Real-time currency conversion
- 24/7/365 support
Against
- Pricing is available on request
- Payout Link rates vary by volume and mix
- API use requires integration work
The verdict
Runa combines global payout methods, gift card delivery, currency tools, and developer access in one platform. Its security and support offerings are extensive, while final pricing depends on the program and payout mix.
Who it suits
Runa suits businesses in industries such as fintech, loyalty, gig work, research, gaming, and employee engagement. It is designed for teams sending rewards or payouts globally through a portal or API.
On the record
- Availability
- Runa states that its platform targets 99.999% uptime and sub-second order and delivery response times.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company
- Runa says it was founded by Aron Alexander in 2016 as WeGift and is headquartered in London.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Currency support
- Runa says its network has more than 160 payout currencies, and its FX product supports funding accounts in 18 or more currencies.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- Runa says it uses encryption, DDoS protection, environment segregation, continuous vulnerability assessments, and third-party penetration testing.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Developer resources
- Runa provides API documentation and a Postman library through its developer hub.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Fraud controls
- Runa Assure includes IP allowlisting, multi-factor authentication, custom order limits, real-time fraud detection, and automated monitoring.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- FX
- Runa FX supports real-time currency conversion and lets businesses convert and hold multiple currencies.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Global coverage
- Runa’s payout network offers gift cards, prepaid cards, and direct-to-card payments in more than 190 countries.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Industries
- Runa lists banking and fintech, direct selling, employee engagement, gig economy, influencer and affiliate marketing, loyalty, research and surveys, and video gaming and esports among its industries.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Runa presents its API as a single integration for embedding payouts into a business's applications or workflows.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended customers
- Runa lists banking and fintech, direct selling, employee engagement, gig economy, influencer and affiliate marketing, loyalty, research and surveys, and video gaming and esports among its target industries.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Mass payouts
- Runa Send supports sending one or thousands of payouts via gift cards, prepaid cards, or direct-to-card payments.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Network reach
- Runa states that its payout network covers more than 190 countries and includes over 5,000 merchant gift card endpoints.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Payout links
- With Payout Link, businesses can send recipients a secure URL to redeem a balance using their chosen payout type.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Payout methods
- Runa Send supports payouts by gift card, prepaid card, and direct-to-card payment.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Payout options
- The Runa Network offers gift cards, prepaid cards, and push-to-card payments through one integration.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Portal and API
- Customers can use a no-code Portal or an API to manage payouts or embed them into workflows.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- Runa says Payout Link rates are based on payout volume and mix, and improve as a program grows.runa.io · read 9 Oct 2026
