Buxfer
Buxfer is a fintech company based in Santa Clara, CA, specializing in consumer finance tools that sync with over 20,000 banks worldwide, offering features like budgeting, forecasting, and investment tracking across 150+ countries.
Company Overview
Buxfer is a fintech company based in Santa Clara, CA, USA, specializing in consumer finance. Founded in the Y-Combinator W07 batch, it operates in the United States, Canada, and remotely, offering its services worldwide. The company syncs with over 20,000 banks globally and supports over 130 currencies and 60 languages.
Financial Tools and Features
Buxfer provides a range of financial management tools, including budgeting, forecasting, and retirement planning. It offers secure automatic sync, manual transactions, and statement uploads from banks or other software. The platform provides real-time alerts for spending limits, bill reminders, and potential future balance issues. Users can also track their entire investment portfolios and plan for long-term goals like retirement and children's education.
Security and Data Protection
Buxfer prioritizes user security with daily scans and audits by independent security firms. The platform uses high-grade 256-bit encryption for storing sensitive information and securing communication. It offers different levels of security for user data, including an offline component for users concerned about security, and reporting transactions or querying balances via SMS through Twitter.
Recognition and Media Coverage
Buxfer has been ranked among the Top 10 Expense Management Software by Cloudswave and named Best of the Web for several pioneering features. It has been featured in various publications and websites such as PCMag, Cloudswave, ConsumerSearch, Netbanker, Lifehacker, Consumerist, Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.
Mobile and Accessibility
Buxfer is designed to be mobile-friendly, allowing users to report expenses on the go and receive real-time alerts on their mobile devices. The platform supports 130+ currencies and is compatible with any bank worldwide, making it accessible to users across the globe.