Provider profile

Currenxie

Hong Kong Global Account

4.3on Trustpilot· 246 reviews

Hong Kong payments company with a Global Account for businesses: virtual accounts in 15 currencies, payments in 17, direct SEPA access and Visa cards, for e-commerce sellers, marketplaces and trading companies.

  • Hong Kong
  • Money service operator
  • Business account
  • Hong Kong account
  • Marketplace sellers

Regulated by

  • Customs and Excise Department · Hong KongNo. 14-05-01424
  • Companies Registry · Hong KongNo. MLR 5246
  • FCA · United KingdomNo. 901010
  • Central Bank of Ireland · IrelandNo. C471225
All 11 licences
  • Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre · AustraliaNo. ABN 15621566309
  • FINTRAC · CanadaNo. M20910536
  • FINTRAC · CanadaNo. C100000855
  • National Banking and Securities Commission · MexicoNo. 22594
  • FSCA · South AfricaNo. 48691
  • FinCEN · United StatesNo. 31000318629854
  • FinCEN · United StatesNo. 31000289311962
Provider type
Money service operator
IBAN
Virtual bank accounts in 15 currencies
Payment rails
SEPA, SEPA Instant, SWIFT, local transfers
Cards
Virtual and physical Visa
Safeguarding
Segregated accounts
Non-residents
Not published
Support languages
Not published
Support channels
EmailSupport tickets

Overview

Currenxie, at a glance.

Currenxie is a money service operator headquartered in Hong Kong, regulated by Customs and Excise Department, Companies Registry, FCA and 6 other regulators. Pricing is agreed with each client. Opening an account takes 3–5 days.

Why businesses pick Currenxie

  • Virtual accounts in 15 currencies for collecting from marketplaces and customers
  • Licensed in Hong Kong, the UK and Ireland
  • Applied for remotely, with no visit to Hong Kong
  • Most applications are reviewed within three business days
  • Trustpilot score of 4.3 from 246 reviews

Watch out for

  • Sole traders are not accepted, and US companies cannot use the Hong Kong account
  • Transfer and exchange fees are not shown on its pricing page
  • Team cards cost HK$50 a month for up to five
  • Charities, gambling proceeds and several product categories are not accepted

Business fit

Will Currenxie accept your business?

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Based on Currenxie's published rules

Needs review

Currenxie works with eCommerce sellers, but does not publish the countries it accepts companies from.

Currenxie does not publish a minimum company age or turnover, so those two answers are not checked here.

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Who it works with

Accepted and not accepted.

What Currenxie publishes about the businesses it takes on.

Who Currenxie serves

  • E-commerce
  • Marketplaces
  • Import and export
All 5 industries on Currenxie's accepted list
  • eCommerce sellers
  • small-and-medium-sized businesses
  • large enterprises
  • marketplaces
  • platforms

Not supported

Industries and countries Currenxie does not accept, from its own published lists.

Industries

  • Counterfeit & Replica goods
  • Unauthorised Copies of Intellectual Property
  • Stolen Property
  • Artefacts
  • Ethnically or Racially Offensive Material
  • Illegal Drugs & Associated paraphernalia
  • Products that present a high risk to consumer safety
  • Pornographic products or services
  • Animals, pets or wildlife
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Weapons, ammunition or explosives
  • Human Parts and Remains
  • Non-Governmental Organisations and/or charities
  • Gambling or betting proceeds of any kind
  • Services related to the making or receipt of payments arising from the trade of, and/or providing services relating to, virtual assets, e.g. Cryptocurrencies
  • Personal use such as gifts, loans or payments from friends and family
  • Any activity deemed to be illegal in any applicable jurisdiction
  • Any other activity that Currenxie deems to fall outside of its internal compliance risk threshold.

Countries

  • United States · company

Coverage

Where can you use Currenxie?

Coverage is a starting point. It does not confirm that every business in these markets is eligible.

Supported currencies

15 currencies

Hold and receive · 15 currencies
  • EUR
  • USD
  • GBP
  • CHF
  • CAD
  • AUD
  • JPY
  • CNY
  • HKD
  • MXN
  • NOK
  • NZD
  • SEK
  • SGD
  • ZAR
Pay out · 17 currencies
  • EUR
  • USD
  • GBP
  • CHF
  • CAD
  • AUD
  • JPY
  • AED
  • CNY
  • CZK
  • DKK
  • HKD
  • NOK
  • NZD
  • PLN
  • SEK
  • SGD

Payment reach

Not published

Who can apply

Company incorporation countries

Not published

Owner nationality

Not published

Owner residency

Not published

Company types

Companies

Pricing

What does Currenxie cost?

Look beyond the monthly fee. Your total cost depends on how many transfers you make, where they go and how much you convert.

Account cost

Opening fee

Not published

Monthly fee

Not published

  • Global Account

    Custom

Transaction fees

Other fees

Currency exchange (FX)

Currency exchange (FX)
CostListed amountHow it is charged
FX markupNot published

Cards

Cards
CostListed amountHow it is charged
Virtual card issueFreeNo charge · Administrator card
Monthly card feeHKD 50Fixed fee · For up to five team cards; HK$15 for each further card

Onboarding

From application to live account.

Opening an account typically takes three to five business days.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Start the application online or through the sales team.

  2. 2

    Company and people

    Give the company's registration details, directors and owners.

  3. 3

    Checks

    Upload the documents requested and complete identity verification.

  4. 4

    Account live

    Once approved, the account is opened and you receive its details.

Documents you need

Not published

FAQ

Your questions, answered.

Is Currenxie a bank?

No. Currenxie Ltd is a licensed money service operator in Hong Kong, licence 14-05-01424. Group companies are e-money institutions in the UK and Ireland.

How much does Currenxie cost?

The account's monthly, transfer and exchange fees are not shown on its pricing page. The administrator's card is free, and team cards cost HK$50 a month for up to five.

Who can open a Currenxie Global Account?

Companies. Sole traders are not accepted, and businesses incorporated in the United States cannot use the Hong Kong account.

Which businesses does Currenxie not accept?

Its list includes counterfeit goods, weapons, pornography, illegal drugs, hazardous materials, gambling proceeds, and non-governmental organisations and charities.

Alternatives

How Currenxie compares.

If Currenxie is not the right fit, these providers work with similar businesses. Compare their listed licences and services below.

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