Banking
Fintech and payment introductions
Introductions to electronic money institutions, payment processors, card issuers and foreign exchange providers suited to your business model, currencies and markets.
We introduce businesses to electronic money institutions, payment processors, card issuers and foreign exchange providers, matched to the business model, the currencies and the markets served. Many fintech providers have narrow appetites; we match before we introduce, and prepare the onboarding file so the provider's questions are answered at the start.
What we cover
What the service covers
What you receive
- A shortlist of providers suited to your model, currencies and markets
- An onboarding file prepared with you: structure, ownership, flows and source of funds
- Introductions made by a director, with any introduction payment disclosed in advance
- Support through the provider's questions until a decision is made
Who it is for
Clients we usually advise
- 01
Operating companies that need multi-currency accounts, card issuing or payment collection
- 02
E-commerce and platform businesses that need acquiring and payouts
- 03
Businesses whose traditional bank cannot support their currencies or flows
Jurisdictions
Where we most often deliver this service
Other jurisdictions can be considered. The choice is made against your circumstances, not from a list.
- United Kingdom
- European Union
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- United Arab Emirates
How we engage
Four stages, each agreed in writing
Typical timeline Scoped on engagement, depending on the banks, registries and regulators involved. You can stop after any stage.
- 1
Apply
A short application. We aim to reply within 48 hours and tell you whether we are the right firm for the matter.
- 2
Diagnose
Working sessions with the director leading your matter. We test assumptions, model scenarios and agree the question to answer.
- 3
Blueprint
A written memorandum setting out the structure, the reasons for it and the costs, for your bank, auditor and counsel to read.
- 4
Implement
We manage formations, bank applications, licensing and documentation, and stay on for ongoing compliance.
Questions
Common questions
Is an electronic money account the same as a bank account?
Can you guarantee an account?
Are you paid by the providers?
Related services
Often combined with this service
- International bankingIntroductions to 25+ private and corporate banks across the UK, EU, GCC, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean and the US.Typically 3 to 10 weeksTypically 3 to 10 weeks
- Fintech licensingEMI, PSP, VASP, MSB and crypto licence applications, prepared to each regulator's requirements.Typically 6 to 14 monthsTypically 6 to 14 months
- Gold and bullion storageAllocated, segregated bullion storage in non-bank vaults across four continents.Typically 1 to 2 weeksTypically 1 to 2 weeks
- Corporate payment cardsMulti-currency corporate cards and prepaid cards for global operations.Typically 1 to 3 weeksTypically 1 to 3 weeks
We do not give legal or tax advice in jurisdictions where we are not qualified to do so; where needed, we coordinate local counsel and tax advisers.
Fees agreed in writing before work begins. Where a bank or provider pays us for an introduction, we tell you before the introduction is made.
See also what we will not do and prohibited and restricted matters.
Next step
Tell us about your matter.
A short application tells us what you need and where. We aim to reply within 48 hours. If we are not the right firm for it, we will say so.