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Airwallex

multi currency account

HQ: Melbourne, Australia & Singapore (US Entity: Airwallex US, LLC) · Founded 2015

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
FinCEN Registered MSB (US)Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA - EMI)Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (MSO)Australian ASIC (AFSL)

Customer funds are safeguarded in segregated accounts at Tier-1 partner banks in compliance with local regulatory obligations. Airwallex is a licensed Money Services Business, not a chartered bank.

Verified Primary Documents (2)
Airwallex US Transparent Pricing & Fee ScheduleUSpricing_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

$0 account opening fee, $0 monthly maintenance on Standard plan. Local collection accounts in 20+ currencies (USD ACH, EUR SEPA, GBP Faster Payments) have $0 inbound fee. Local clearing payouts in 110+ countries range from $0 to $1.50. International SWIFT wire payout is $15-$25. FX margin from 0.5% above interbank for major pairs (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, JPY, SGD, HKD, NZD, CHF), 1.0% for exotic currencies. First 50 virtual company cards free.

Airwallex Supported Entities & Non-Resident OwnershipUSeligibility_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Supports US LLCs, C-Corps, and S-Corps with both US resident and foreign resident ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs). Excludes high-risk sectors (crypto speculative trading, gambling, weapons, adult entertainment, unregulated MSBs). Requires verifiable commercial nexus or customer base.

Wise Business

multi currency account

HQ: London, United Kingdom (US Entity: Wise US Inc.) · Founded 2011

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
FinCEN (US)UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)National Bank of Belgium (NBB)

Funds are safeguarded with reputable credit institutions and high-quality liquid assets according to FCA and US regulatory requirements. Not FDIC insured directly unless opted into specific pass-through programs.

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Wise Business Pricing in the United StatesUSpricing_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

One-time $31 USD registration fee to obtain local account details in 9 currencies. $0 monthly maintenance fee. Inbound ACH is free; inbound domestic/international wire is $6.11 USD. Outbound ACH is $0.39 USD; outbound domestic wire is $4.14 USD; outbound SEPA is $0.28 USD equivalent. FX variable fee is calculated transparently per currency pair: USD to EUR ~0.41%, USD to GBP ~0.43%, USD to CAD ~0.45%, USD to AUD ~0.43%. First debit card costs $5 USD; additional employee cards $5 USD each.

Who Can Use Wise Business - Supported EntitiesUSeligibility_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Wise Business is available for US LLCs, C-Corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors. Beneficial owners can reside outside the US, provided their country of residence is not subject to international sanctions. Proof of business formation, EIN, and personal ID of 25%+ shareholders required.

Payoneer

multi currency account

HQ: New York, NY, United States · Founded 2005

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
FinCEN (US)Central Bank of Ireland (EMI)Hong Kong MSO

Payoneer holds customer balances in safeguarded accounts at licensed financial institutions worldwide.

Verified Primary Documents (2)
Payoneer Official Pricing & Fee ScheduleGLOBALpricing_global
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Annual Account Fee: $29.95 USD deducted if account receives less than 6,000.00 USD (or equivalent) in any 12 consecutive months. Not charged in the first year for paid annual plans. Local receiving accounts: free in local currency; 1% (min $1.00 USD) in non-local currency. Client payments: ACH debit 1%, credit card up to 3.99% + $0.49. Withdrawals: $1.50 USD to local bank in same currency (e.g. USA to USA USD); 1.2% - 4.0% with currency conversion. Move funds between Payoneer balances: 0.50%. Annual card fee: $29.95 USD, additional virtual cards free. Last updated 1 January 2026.

Who Can Apply for a Payoneer AccountGLOBALeligibility_global
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Payoneer accounts are available to businesses, online sellers, and individual freelancers in 190+ countries. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of address, and a local bank account in their name or company name.

Mercury

banking partner

HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States · Founded 2017

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
Banking services provided by FDIC-member partner banks (Choice Financial Group, Evolve Bank & Trust)

Funds held in partner banks are FDIC-insured up to $5,000,000 through Mercury Vault sweep networks.

Verified Primary Documents (2)
Mercury Business Banking Pricing & Fee ScheduleUSpricing_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC. $0 monthly maintenance fee on Standard plan. Free incoming ACH, free incoming domestic and international wires. Free outgoing domestic ACH and wires. Outgoing international wire is $20 USD. Currency exchange incurs a 1.0% spread above mid-market. Mercury Plus plan is $35/mo.

Mercury FAQ - Account Eligibility & RequirementsUSeligibility_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Requires a registered US company (LLC, C-Corp) with federal EIN. Founders and beneficial owners residing outside the US can open accounts remotely, except residents of sanctioned jurisdictions. Applicants must demonstrate substantial US commercial operations, US customers, or US investors.

Revolut Business

multi currency account

HQ: London, United Kingdom · Founded 2015

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
FCA (UK)Bank of Lithuania (EU)FinCEN (US partner Metropolitan Commercial Bank)

Funds held with partner banks or safeguarded in accordance with regulatory EMI rules.

Verified Primary Documents (2)
Revolut Business US Plans & PricingUSpricing_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Basic plan: $0/month with $1,000 USD monthly allowance of weekday FX at interbank rate (0.6% markup on excess volume). Grow plan: $30/month with $10,000 USD monthly free FX allowance. A 1.0% markup applies to all currency exchanges executed on weekends across all tiers. Outgoing international wire is $15 USD.

Who is Eligible for a Revolut Business Account in the USUSeligibility_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

US Revolut Business accounts are available only to companies registered in the United States whose primary applicant and major beneficial owners reside in the United States and possess valid US Social Security Numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN). Non-US resident beneficial owners are generally restricted from US accounts.

OFX

fx broker

HQ: Sydney, Australia (US Entity: USForex Inc. dba OFX) · Founded 1998

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
FinCEN (US)FCA (UK)ASIC (Australia)

Regulated under Money Transmitter licenses across all operating US states and global jurisdictions.

Verified Primary Documents (2)
OFX Business Foreign Exchange & Global AccountsUSpricing_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

$0 account opening fee, $0 monthly fee. $0 transfer fee on transfers above $5,000 USD ($15 fee for smaller transfers). FX spread ranges between 0.4% and 1.0% depending on transaction volume and currency pair. Forward contracts and telephone currency dealers available. Does not issue debit cards.

OFX Business Eligibility and SolutionsUSeligibility_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Available to registered corporate entities in supported jurisdictions (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ, SG, HK) engaging in international trade, cross-border vendor payments, or overseas revenue repatriation. Not designed as an everyday operational cash-checking account.

Relay Financial

banking partner

HQ: Toronto, Canada & New York, NY · Founded 2018

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC

Deposits insured up to $3,000,000 through Thread Bank's insured deposit network sweep program.

Verified Primary Documents (2)
Relay Financial Business Checking PricingUSpricing_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. Standard plan is $0/month. Free domestic ACH and incoming domestic/international wires. Outbound domestic wire is $5 USD. Outbound international wire is $25 USD plus correspondent deductions. Relay Pro is $30/month for free outgoing wires and same-day ACH.

Who Can Open a Relay Account - Entity RequirementsUSeligibility_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Open to businesses registered in the US with an active EIN (LLCs, C-Corps, General Partnerships). Foreign founders can open an account provided they have a valid passport, proof of address, and legitimate operational activity in the US. Excludes marijuana, crypto trading, gambling, and adult entertainment.

Stripe

payment processor

HQ: San Francisco, CA & Dublin, Ireland · Founded 2010

Regulatory Oversight & Safeguarding:
FinCEN (US)Central Bank of Ireland

Merchant funds held in settlement clearing accounts prior to payout to business bank accounts.

Verified Primary Documents (2)
Stripe Transparent Online Payment Processing PricingUSpricing_us
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Merchant card acquiring gateway. 2.9% + $0.30 per successful card transaction (+1.5% for international cards). 1% fee for payouts in additional currencies. Stripe is an online payment processor, not an operational business deposit account.

Stripe Restricted Businesses & EligibilityGLOBALeligibility_global
Checked: Sep 6, 2026Official URL

Requires an incorporated legal entity or registered sole proprietorship with a verifiable website/product and an external bank account for receiving payouts. Prohibits illegal products, debt settlement, adult content, gambling, and high-risk financial services.