Currency · Concept

Holding USD without a US entity.

A non-US company can typically hold and receive USD through an account issued by a provider with USD settlement access — this doesn't require US incorporation, though the review process is the provider's own.

No US entity requiredSWIFT is the usual routeCorrespondent-bank dependentReview is provider-specific
How USD actually reaches a non-US account

Through correspondent banking, mostly via SWIFT.

Unlike EUR within SEPA, there's no equivalent low-cost instant scheme for USD available to most non-US accounts — USD typically moves via SWIFT and correspondent banks, which is why timing and fees can vary more by corridor.

What actually decides eligibility

Not one-size-fits-all.

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No US company required

Holding USD is about the account provider's settlement access, not the company's own country of incorporation.

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SWIFT is the default rail

Most non-US USD receipts and payments travel via SWIFT rather than a domestic-style instant scheme.

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Correspondent banks can affect the amount received

As with any SWIFT payment, fees may be deducted in transit depending on the charging option used.

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Useful for USD-denominated trade and invoicing

Companies invoicing in USD, or paying US-based suppliers, are the most common users of a USD-holding setup.

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How it works

Five steps, one point of contact.

01

Submit your company profile

Tell us about your structure, activity and payment needs — the essentials, not a full application.

02

Latynex reviews the case

We assess the structure and requirements against what providers typically accept before recommending a direction.

03

Provider matching & preliminary eligibility

We identify a suitable regulated provider and explain what is realistically available for your case.

04

Provider onboarding

You complete official KYC/KYB directly with the regulated financial provider — not with Latynex.

05

Account decision & activation

The provider makes the final decision and activates the account. We stay involved if anything needs coordinating.

What Latynex is, and isn't

An introducer, not a bank.

Latynex is not a bank or electronic money institution. Financial accounts and payment services are provided by independent, regulated financial institutions. Final eligibility and approval are determined by the selected provider, following its own KYC/KYB review.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a US company to hold USD?+

No — a USD balance is a function of the account provider's capability, not the company's country of incorporation.

Is receiving USD as fast as receiving EUR via SEPA?+

Not typically — there's no widely available USD equivalent to SEPA for most non-US accounts, so SWIFT timing and fees apply.

Is Latynex a bank?+

No. Latynex is not a bank, EMI or payment institution. We review your case and, where suitable, introduce it to an independent, regulated financial provider who handles the account itself.

Can Latynex guarantee approval?+

No. No introducer can guarantee a banking or payment-account decision. The provider you are introduced to runs its own KYC/KYB review and makes the final call under its own policies.

What documents are normally required?+

Typically: certificate of incorporation, register of directors and shareholders, proof of UBO identity and address, a description of business activity, and evidence of source of funds. Exact requirements vary by provider.

What affects the cost?+

Setup and ongoing fees vary with jurisdiction, ownership structure, business activity, expected turnover and compliance profile. The provider discloses its fees before you proceed, and any Latynex advisory fee is disclosed separately.

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