Reference

Financial Glossary

Definitions of banking, budgeting, investing, and personal finance terms used throughout Savyy.

Banking

PSD2 (Payment Services Directive 2)

EU regulation enabling secure third-party access to bank accounts via open banking APIs.

Open Banking

A system where banks share account data with authorized third-party providers through secure APIs.

IBAN (International Bank Account Number)

Standardized international numbering system for identifying bank accounts across borders.

SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area)

EU zone enabling cross-border euro transfers with the same ease as domestic transfers.

Direct Debit

Automatic recurring payment where a merchant withdraws funds from your account on a schedule.

Budgeting

Budget

A spending plan that allocates expected income across categories over a period.

Expense Category

A classification for transactions (e.g., Food, Transport, Housing, Entertainment).

Cash Flow

The net amount of money moving in and out of your accounts over a period.

Fixed Expenses

Regular, predictable costs like rent, insurance, or subscriptions.

Variable Expenses

Costs that fluctuate month to month like groceries, dining, or entertainment.

Investing

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on both the initial principal and accumulated interest from previous periods.

ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)

A pooled investment fund that trades on stock exchanges, typically tracking an index.

Dividend

A payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually from profits.

Portfolio

The collection of all financial assets held by an investor.

Market Capitalization

The total value of a company's outstanding shares (share price x number of shares).

Personal Finance

Net Worth

Total assets minus total liabilities — a snapshot of your overall financial position.

Emergency Fund

Savings set aside for unexpected expenses, typically 3-6 months of living costs.

Subscription

A recurring payment for ongoing access to a product or service.

Amortization

The process of spreading loan payments over time, with each payment covering interest and principal.

APR (Annual Percentage Rate)

The yearly interest rate charged on borrowed money, including fees.

Savyy-Specific

AI Categorization

Savyy's automatic transaction classification using privacy-first artificial intelligence.

Bridge

The PSD2-compliant open banking provider (by Bankin) that Savyy uses for bank connectivity.

Savyy+

The premium subscription plan offering unlimited bank connections and advanced features at EUR 3.99/month.