Overview
Rho, at a glance.
Rho is a fintech with partner banks headquartered in the United States. The business account has no monthly fee. Opening an account takes 3–5 days.
Rho is a financial technology company, not a bank. Checking and cards are provided by Webster Bank, a division of Santander Bank, N.A., and Lead Bank, both members of the FDIC; checking deposits are FDIC-insured up to $250,000.
Why businesses pick Rho
- No monthly, ACH, wire or check fees
- Corporate cards, bill pay, expenses and treasury in one platform
- 24/7 support by phone, email and chat
- Up to $75 million FDIC cover through the savings sweep
- Incorporation of a Delaware C-corp or LLC available
Watch out for
- Only for businesses based in the United States
- Foreign currency transfers cost 1%
- Virtual addresses are not accepted
- An optional $15 SWIFT fee on international wires
- A long prohibited list, including gambling, digital currencies and payment aggregators
Business fit
Will Rho accept your business?
Four quick answers. Where your company is registered and what it does rule a provider in or out faster than anything else.
Based on Rho's published rules
Likely no
Rho does not list United Kingdom among the countries where it accepts companies.
Rho does not publish a minimum company age or turnover, so those two answers are not checked here.
This is one provider. Your profile checks all of them.
- Every provider that fits your business
- The reason behind each match
- Company age and turnover checked too
Who it works with
Accepted and not accepted.
What Rho publishes about the businesses it takes on.
Who Rho serves
- Startups and SMEs
- SaaS
- IT and software
Not supported
Industries and countries Rho does not accept, from its own published lists.
Industries
- any act that is illegal in the United States or in the jurisdiction where the person carrying out the activity is resident, domiciled or located
- bath salts and herbals
- bill payment services
- buyers or discount clubs
- cigarettes, tobacco or e-cigarettes
- gambling
- credit counseling or repair agencies
- credit protection or identity theft protection services
- digital goods regulated as securities or derivatives and digital currencies
- direct marketing or subscription offers
- inbound or outbound telemarketing businesses including lead generation businesses
- infomercial sales
- internet, mail or telephone order pharmacies or pharmacy referral services
- items that encourage, promote, facilitate or instruct others to engage in illegal activity
- items that may be counterfeit including, but not limited to: designer handbags, clothing and accessories, and consumer electronics
- items that may infringe or violate any copyright, trademark, right of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right under the laws of any jurisdiction
- items that promote hate, violence, racial intolerance, or the financial exploitation of a crime
- items that promote, support or glorify acts of violence or harm towards self or others
- legal fees including bankruptcy attorneys
- live animals
- medical equipment
- multi-level marketing businesses (MLM)
- obscene or pornographic items
- payment aggregators
- prepaid phone cards or phone services
- purchase, sale or promotion of drugs, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia, or items that may represent these uses
- real estate or motor vehicles
- rebate based businesses
- sales of money-orders or foreign currency
- up-sell merchants
- using the Rho Services as a means to transfer funds between bank accounts held in the same name
- using the Rho Services for any illegal purpose, or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law, including, without limitation, laws governing intellectual property, taxation and other proprietary rights and data collection and privacy
- using the Rho Services in a manner that Rho or any payment card network reasonably believes to be an abuse of the payment card system or a violation of payment card network rules
- using the Rho Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair Rho including without limitation, using the Rho Services in an automated manner
- using the Rho Services in violation of the terms of this Agreement, as reasonably determined by Rho
- using the Rho Services that in any way assists others in violation of any law, statute or ordinance
- using the Rho Services to collect payments that support pyramid or ponzi schemes, matrix programs, other “business opportunity” schemes or certain multi-level marketing programs
- using the Rho Services to control an account that is linked to another account that has engaged in any of the foregoing activities
- using the Rho Services to defame, harass, abuse, threaten or defraud others, or collect, or attempt to collect, personal information about others, registered recipients, or third parties without their consent
- using the Rho Services to intentionally interfere with another person’s enjoyment of it, by any means, including uploading or otherwise disseminating viruses, adware, spyware, worms or other malicious code
- using the Rho Services to make unsolicited offers, advertisements, proposals, or to send junk mail or spam to others
- using the Rho Services to send or receive what Rho considers to be funds for something that may have resulted from fraud or other illegal behavior
- using the Rho Services while impersonating any person or entity or falsely claiming an affiliation with any person or entity
- weapons including replicas and collectible items
- weight loss programs
- wire transfer money orders
Countries
- Not published
Coverage
Where can you use Rho?
Coverage is a starting point. It does not confirm that every business in these markets is eligible.
Supported currencies
USD
US dollar checking; international and foreign-currency payments through Wise US Inc.
Payment reach
Not published
Who can apply
Company incorporation countries1 countries · show list
- United States
Owner nationality
Not publishedOwner residency
Not publishedCompany types
Corporations, LLCs, Charities and not-for-profit organisations
Pricing
What does Rho 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
Free
Monthly fee
Free
Rho
$0 per month
$0 setup · $0 in year one
Transaction fees
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming | ||
| ACH / local USD | Free | No charge |
| Outgoing | ||
| SWIFT / international | $15 | Fixed fee · Optional SWIFT fee on international wires |
| ACH / local USD | Free | No charge · Same-day ACH, wires and checks |
Other fees
Currency exchange (FX)
| Cost | Listed amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| FX markup | 1% | Percentage of the amount · Foreign currency transfer and conversion |
Onboarding
From application to live account.
Opening an account typically takes three to five business days.
- 1
Apply
Start the application online or through the sales team.
- 2
Company and people
Give the company's registration details, directors and owners.
- 3
Checks
Upload the documents requested and complete identity verification.
- 4
Account live
Once approved, the account is opened and you receive its details.
Documents you need
Not published
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Is Rho a bank?
No. Rho is a fintech company. Checking and cards are provided by Webster Bank, a division of Santander Bank, N.A., and Lead Bank, both members of the FDIC.
Who can open a Rho account?
Businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations based in the United States. Individual consumer use is not allowed.
How much does Rho cost?
There are no subscription, per-user, ACH, wire or check fees. Foreign currency transfers cost 1% and an optional SWIFT fee is $15.
How do I contact Rho?
By phone at 1 (855) 743-8746, email at clientservice@rho.co or in-app chat, 24/7.
Alternatives
How Rho compares.
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| Provider | Licensed in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
RhoThis pageFintech with partner banks | Not published | StartupsNo fees |
MercuryFintech company | US business accountNon-residents accepted | |
BrexFintech company | Corporate cardsSpend management | |
RelayFintech company | US business accountNon-residents accepted | |
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