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This page describes key differences between Powered By Marqeta (PxM) and Managed By Marqeta (MxM). It helps you decide which card program to pursue and directs you to relevant information.

Card program models

Depending on your desired level of control and responsibility, Marqeta can work with you in one of the following ways:
  • Powered By: Marqeta assists with certain configuration elements, then enables you to use the platform independently.
  • Managed By: Marqeta is the Program Manager and manages your program for you, providing a full-service experience and configuring most of the critical resources required by your production environment.

Card program requirements

The table below lists the primary tasks related to launching a production card program and clarifies who is responsible under each engagement model.
RequirementPowered ByManaged By
Defining Bank Identification Number (BIN) configuration with the card network/schemeYouMarqeta
Approving and managing the program with the card network/schemeYouMarqeta
Approving and managing the program with the issuing bankYouMarqeta
Ensuring program compliance with regional regulationsYouMarqeta
Ensuring program compliance with bank and card network mandatesYouMarqeta
Configuring the customer processing environmentYouMarqeta
Configuring funding methodologyYouMarqeta
Creating and configuring card productsYouMarqeta
Creating and managing usersYouYou
Creating and managing cardsYouYou
Creating and managing spend controls at the card product levelYouMarqeta
Creating and managing user controlsYouYou
Providing API access (controls, user management, etc.)MarqetaMarqeta
Configuring webhooksYouMarqeta
Processing card network/scheme events (authorization, clearing, etc.)MarqetaMarqeta
Fulfilling cardsYouMarqeta
Managing Know Your Customer (KYC)YouMarqeta
Managing card inventory and fulfillment providersYouMarqeta
Managing tokenization with the card networkYouMarqeta
Engaging with the digital wallet providersYouMarqeta
Providing Tier II technical supportMarqetaMarqeta
Sending daily card network reporting files to the issuing bankYouMarqeta
Reconciling with the card networkYouMarqeta
Monitoring transactions (fraud, anti-money laundering, etc.)YouMarqeta
Managing disputesYouMarqeta

Learn more

Depending on how you choose to integrate with Marqeta, you will participate in some or all of the following processes.
  • Sales process
  • Due diligence
  • Integration verification
  • Security verification
  • Business readiness
To learn more about the processes and requirements for Powered By Marqeta, see Building Your Powered By Marqeta Card Program. To learn more about card program configuration for Managed By Marqeta, see Building Your Managed By Marqeta Card Program.

Get started

Refer to the Core API Reference documentation to learn more about each endpoint of the Marqeta platform, including supported methods, fields, and code samples. Marqeta also offers a series of guides that introduce you to important Marqeta concepts and how they fit into the payments ecosystem. Use the public sandbox environment to explore the capabilities of the Marqeta platform. To access the public sandbox, sign up for an account on Marqeta.com and follow the Core API Quick Start guide.