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Runa

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Spec score 7.2 #33 of 42 in Employee Rewards Software

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 one payment to thousands. Businesses can use a no-code Portal or an API, and the API can embed payouts into applications and workflows. Payout Link sends funds through a secure URL using an email address 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 provides real-time currency conversion and lets businesses convert and hold multiple currencies; its FX product supports funding accounts in 18 or more currencies. Runa describes ISO 27001 certification, fraud controls, encryption, DDoS protection, environment segregation, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. Support is available by chat or email 24/7/365. Pricing is on request, with Payout Link rates based on payout volume and mix.

Spec sheet

Product
Runa describes itself as a global payout platform for businesses to send real-time payouts, disbursements, and rewards.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Integrations
Runa presents its API as a single integration for embedding payouts into a business's applications or workflows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Security
Runa says it holds ISO 27001 certification and uses multi-layer fraud protection and bot mitigation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Support
Runa offers chat or email support 24/7/365 from its global support team.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Headquarters
London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · runa.io
Founded
2016Read 28 Sep 2026 · runa.io
Company
Runa says it was founded by Aron Alexander in 2016 as WeGift and is headquartered in London.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Availability
Runa states that its platform targets 99.999% uptime and sub-second order and delivery response times.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Currency support
Runa says its network has more than 160 payout currencies, and its FX product supports funding accounts in 18 or more currencies.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Data protection
Runa says it uses encryption, DDoS protection, environment segregation, continuous vulnerability assessments, and third-party penetration testing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Developer resources
Runa provides API documentation and a Postman library through its developer hub.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Fraud controls
Runa Assure includes IP allowlisting, multi-factor authentication, custom order limits, real-time fraud detection, and automated monitoring.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
FX
Runa FX supports real-time currency conversion and lets businesses convert and hold multiple currencies.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Global coverage
Runa’s payout network offers gift cards, prepaid cards, and direct-to-card payments in more than 190 countries.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Mass payouts
Runa Send supports sending one or thousands of payouts via gift cards, prepaid cards, or direct-to-card payments.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Network reach
Runa states that its payout network covers more than 190 countries and includes over 5,000 merchant gift card endpoints.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Payout links
With Payout Link, businesses can send recipients a secure URL to redeem a balance using their chosen payout type.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Payout methods
Runa Send supports payouts by gift card, prepaid card, and direct-to-card payment.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Payout options
The Runa Network offers gift cards, prepaid cards, and push-to-card payments through one integration.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Portal and API
Customers can use a no-code Portal or an API to manage payouts or embed them into workflows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Pricing
Runa says Payout Link rates are based on payout volume and mix, and improve as a program grows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Pricing availability
The pricing URL redirects to Runa’s homepage, which does not show plan prices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Security certification
Runa says its platform is ISO 27001 certified and includes multi-layer fraud protection and bot mitigation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · runa.io
Trust and compliance
Runa's Trust Center lists ISO/IEC 27001:2022, PCI DSS v4.0.1, and GDPR among its compliance topics.Read 9 Oct 2026 · trust.runa.io

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Payouts in more than 190 countries
  • Portal and API access
  • Gift card and card payout methods
  • Real-time currency conversion
  • 24/7/365 support

Limits

  • Pricing is on request
  • Payout Link rates vary by volume and mix
  • API and portal are business-focused

Who it suits

Runa suits businesses in industries such as banking, fintech, gig work, loyalty, research, and gaming that need global payout options. It also fits teams wanting portal-based or API-embedded delivery.

Verdict

Runa combines broad payout coverage with portal, API, and payout-link delivery methods. Buyers should request pricing and confirm the currencies and payout routes needed for their program.

Where Specifiction places it

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