Payments

International Merchant Accounts

Open international merchant accounts to accept cards in USD, EUR, GBP, AED, SGD and more.

From $499 setup 1–3 weeks 100% compliant

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Overview

We match you with international acquirers based on your industry, geography, and volume. Multi-currency settlement, lower FX losses, and global card acceptance.

What's included

  • Acquirer matching
  • Multi-currency settlement
  • Local acquiring in EU/UK/MENA/APAC
  • PCI-DSS guidance
  • 3DS / SCA compliant

Key benefits

  • Lower FX losses
  • Higher approval rates
  • Local card schemes (e.g. Cartes Bancaires, JCB)
  • Settlement to your business bank

Frequently asked questions

Can high-risk industries qualify?+

Yes — we work with high-risk acquirers across multiple regions.

Why founders choose International Merchant Accounts

International Merchant Accounts is one of the most requested services in our Payments category because it removes the operational and legal friction global founders face when entering regulated markets. Whether you're a non-resident entrepreneur launching a US business, an e-commerce seller scaling across borders, a SaaS founder serving paying customers worldwide, or an agency invoicing international clients, the right structure and paperwork is the foundation everything else depends on. Our team has handled thousands of cases like yours and packages the workflow into a single, transparent process with one accountable point of contact.

Beyond the filing itself, International Merchant Accounts unlocks downstream advantages: faster business banking approvals, eligibility for major payment processors like Stripe, PayPal and Adyen, credibility with suppliers and marketplaces, and a clean compliance footprint that protects you during audits, due diligence and investor onboarding. We build your file so it reads correctly to banks, processors and regulators on the first attempt — eliminating the back-and-forth that delays most DIY filings by weeks.

Key advantages

  • Lower FX losses
  • Higher approval rates
  • Local card schemes (e.g. Cartes Bancaires, JCB)
  • Settlement to your business bank
  • • Single dedicated account manager from kickoff to delivery
  • • Fixed, transparent pricing with no surprise government fees
  • • Document templates accepted by major banks and payment processors

How the process works

  1. 1. Onboarding & document collection. After you submit the form, your account manager sends a short checklist (typically passport, proof of address, preferred company name and a brief business description). Everything is collected through a secure portal.
  2. 2. Drafting & review. We prepare your filings, governance documents and supporting paperwork, then send a single review pack so you can confirm spelling, ownership splits and business activity descriptions before anything is submitted.
  3. 3. Filing & registration. We submit to the relevant registry, monitor the queue, and respond to any clarification requests on your behalf. Typical processing time for International Merchant Accounts is 1–3 weeks.
  4. 4. Post-formation support. You receive a digital company pack, compliance calendar and a 30-day support window covering questions about banking, tax IDs and operating documents.

What you get

  • Acquirer matching
  • Multi-currency settlement
  • Local acquiring in EU/UK/MENA/APAC
  • PCI-DSS guidance
  • 3DS / SCA compliant

Pricing for International Merchant Accounts starts at $499 setup and includes the full scope above. Add-ons such as ITIN, US business address, US phone number, bookkeeping setup and sales-tax registration can be bundled at checkout — your account manager will recommend only what's relevant to your business model so you don't overpay for services you won't use.

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