Business Accounts · European IBAN

SWIFT works everywhere. SEPA works better for EUR.

A UAE company paying European suppliers in EUR through SWIFT alone typically faces slower settlement and higher fees than one holding a genuine European IBAN.

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The real picture

What a European IBAN actually changes

A number of regulated EMIs and payment institutions issue European IBANs to non-EU companies, including UAE entities, subject to their own KYC/KYB review.

What actually decides eligibility

Not one-size-fits-all.

01

SEPA speed & cost

SEPA-speed, SEPA-cost EUR transfers instead of SWIFT for every EUR payment.

02

Reads as local

An IBAN that reads as a standard European account number to EU counterparties.

03

SWIFT stays available

SWIFT still available on the same account for USD, GBP and other currencies.

04

No relocation needed

Does not require relocating the company or its directors to Europe.

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

Does a European IBAN mean the company is European?+

No. A European IBAN is issued by a European-regulated payment institution to service the account; it does not change the company's country of incorporation, tax residence or regulatory status.

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.

Is remote onboarding possible?+

In many cases, yes — several regulated providers support fully remote onboarding for international companies. Whether it applies to your case depends on the provider, jurisdiction and risk profile.

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.

Can offshore companies apply?+

Some providers accept certain offshore structures, usually with additional documentation on substance and source of funds. Others decline them outright. We flag this during case review before any introduction.

How long does onboarding take?+

Once a case is referred, provider-side KYC/KYB commonly takes from a few business days to a few weeks, depending on the provider, jurisdiction and how complete the documentation is.

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.

Check eligibility

Tell us about your company.

No obligation — we review your case and respond with a straight answer.

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Your company

Start with clarity

Find the right account before you apply.

Tell us about your company and payment needs — we review the case and point you to a provider genuinely suited to it.

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