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Comparison · 2026 edition

Cover Genius vs Weavr: embedded finance compared 2026.

Cover Genius and Weavr side by side in the Embedded Finance and Insurance Index 2026: scores, evidence, published facts and awards.

Research by Buckingham Intelligence, the research unit of Buckingham Capital Consulting · Facts read 26 October 2026 · Dated copies of source pages kept · Method
3.6 / 5Cover Genius
3.6 / 5Weavr
Cover GeniusHigher overall
6Criteria compared

Short answer.

In the Embedded Finance and Insurance Index, Cover Genius scores higher overall: 3.6 out of 5 (73 out of 100) against 3.6 (72), ranking 2 and 3 of 14. Cover Genius scores higher for retailers, travel and marketplaces; Weavr scores higher for software and platform companies and regulated firms adding products.

Scores side by side.

Overall and segment scores out of 100, and the score out of 5.

ScoreCover GeniusWeavr
Score out of 53.63.6
Score out of 1007372
Overall rank2 of 143 of 14
For software and platform companies (out of 100)70, rank 371, rank 2
For retailers, travel and marketplaces (out of 100)81, rank 271, rank 3
For regulated firms adding products (out of 100)68, rank 373, rank 2
TypeEmbedded insurance distribution platformEmbedded finance platform

Criterion by criterion.

Each score with the evidence behind it.

CriterionCover GeniusWeavr
Product range5/5
Five or more insurance and protection lines published.
3/5
Accounts, payments and cards published.
Published pricing0/5
Not published.
3/5
Monthly platform fee published; set-up, usage and compliance charges not published.
Regulatory standing5/5
Own licences with numbers published for four jurisdictions.
3/5
Relies on partners' e-money licences, with the partner FCA number published.
Geographic reach5/5
60+ countries and all 50 US states published.
4/5
EU and UK published.
Integration and launch4/5
API, white-label journey and a stated launch time; no sandbox on the pages read.
4/5
API, sandbox and a stated launch time; no white-label app (the product is built into the firm's own screens).
Security0/5
Not published on the pages read.
5/5
ISO 27001 and PCI DSS published.

Each criterion is scored 0 to 5 against the best published offer in the Embedded Finance and Insurance Index. 0 means not offered or not published. How it is scored

Published facts.

What each provider publishes on its own pages, read on 26 October 2026.

FactCover GeniusWeavr
Products"motor, travel, injury and liability insurance policies"; shipping protection; marketplace protection; warranties and "any line of insurance, warranty or other type of protection"."Digital wallets, payment cards and accounts"; use cases for employee benefits, expenses, accounts payable, SaaS subscriptions and business travel.
Regulatory standingUK: "Cover Genius Ltd, a firm authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm Reference No. 750711)"; EEA: AFM "license number 12046177"; Australia: "AFS Licensee, No 490058"; New Zealand: "FSP1001258".EU accounts and Mastercard cards issued by Paynetics AD, an e-money institution regulated by the Bulgarian National Bank; UK by Paynetics UK; Weavr Ltd is an agent of Yapily Connect Limited, FCA "Firm Reference Number: 827001".
Reach"Licensed or authorized in over 60 countries and all 50 US states."Not listed in this index
IntegrationRESTful APIs; "100% white-labeled" experience; "Go live in weeks with minimal development resources"."Embedder Portal Sandbox" and API reference; "Get up and running with your new embedded finance programme in a few weeks."
ClientsQuoted clients include Priceline and Turkish Airlines ("seamless integration in 56 countries").Not listed in this index
PricingNot listed in this indexLaunch plan: "£ 1,947 / € 2,370 per month"; "does not include initial setup project, financial product usage charges, and compliance service charges". Scale plan by request.
Security and reachNot listed in this index"ISO 27001 certified" and "PCI DSS Compliant"; Launch plan "Available for approved B2B payments use cases in EU and UK".
Date read26 October 202626 October 2026

Not published or not stated by Cover Genius: published pricing and security.

Not published or not stated by Weavr: published pricing.

Facts read on 26 October 2026 from: covergenius.com, covergenius.com/regulatory, covergenius.com/company/about; and weavr.io, weavr.io/pricing.

Awards 2026.

Awards follow from the published scores and cannot be bought.

Cover Genius
Leader 2026Top rated for product range 2026Top rated for regulatory standing 2026Top rated for geographic reach 2026
Weavr
Leader 2026Top rated for security 2026

Who each suits.

From each provider's strongest criteria and published terms.

Cover Genius suits

Global retailers, airlines and marketplaces selling cover in many countries.

  • Product range (5/5). Five or more insurance and protection lines published.
  • Regulatory standing (5/5). Own licences with numbers published for four jurisdictions.
  • Geographic reach (5/5). 60+ countries and all 50 US states published.

Cover Genius full profile

Weavr suits

UK and EU software firms adding accounts and cards at a published price.

  • Security (5/5). ISO 27001 and PCI DSS published.

Weavr full profile

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