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# Finastra Essence

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> Finastra Essence is a next-gen core banking solution that combines rich, broad and deep banking functionality with advanced technology.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Finastra Essence?

Financial institutions of all tiers including digital challengers, fintechs and established banks all sizes. Supporting core modernization across retail, SME, commercial and Islamic banking worldwide.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Finastra
- **Founded**: 2001

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada

## Category

- [Banking Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20008/banking-systems/software)

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## Links

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