Cross-Border Payment Guide

International payment guide by country

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Navigate cross-border payments for your startup. Compare providers, understand fees, and choose the right solution for international transactions.

How Cross-Border Payments Work

Sender

Sender's Bank

SWIFT / Correspondent

FX Conversion

Recipient's Bank

Recipient
Traditional SWIFT transfers can cost $25-50+ per transaction with 2-5 business days. Modern fintech providers often cut this to hours and lower fees significantly.
Find the Right Solution
Provider Comparison
Provider Best For Fees Speed Currencies Multi-Currency Account
Wise (TransferWise) Contractors, small transfers 0.3-2% (transparent) Hours - 2 days 40+ Yes
Mercury US startups, treasury Low (bank rates) 1-3 days Limited USD focused
Payoneer Marketplace sellers, freelancers 1-3% + withdrawal fee 2-5 days 150+ Yes
Deel International payroll & compliance $49-599/employee/month Varies by country 120+ Payroll only
Stripe E-commerce, SaaS billing 2.9% + $0.30 per charge Instant to customer 135+ Payouts
Airwallex Multi-currency operations 0.5-1% FX Same day - 2 days 60+ Yes
Traditional Bank (SWIFT) Large one-off transfers $25-50 + 1-4% FX markup 2-5 days All Varies
Understanding Hidden Costs
Hidden Fees to Watch
FX Markup: Banks add 1-4% over mid-market rate. Fintechs: 0.3-1%.
Intermediary Fees: Correspondent banks may deduct $10-30 per transfer.
Receiving Fees: Some banks charge to receive international wires.
Currency Conversion: Double conversion (e.g., EUR → USD → GBP) doubles the markup.
Minimum Balance: Some multi-currency accounts require minimum balances.
Quick Cost Comparison
Compliance Essentials
RequirementWhat It MeansWho Needs It
KYC (Know Your Customer)Identity verification for account openingEveryone
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)Transaction monitoring and reportingEveryone
OFAC / Sanctions ScreeningCannot send to sanctioned countries/personsUS-connected companies
Transfer Pricing DocumentationIntercompany transactions at arm's lengthMulti-entity structures
Tax Withholding (W-8BEN)Withhold tax on payments to non-US personsUS companies paying abroad
VAT/GST on ServicesMay need to charge/reverse-charge VATB2B cross-border services
Pro Tips for Startups
Batch payments: Group international payments weekly instead of individually to reduce per-transaction fees.
Timing matters: FX rates fluctuate. For large transfers, consider setting rate alerts or using forward contracts to lock in rates.
Hold in local currency: If you regularly pay in EUR/GBP, hold a balance in that currency to avoid repeated conversions.
Invoice in your currency: When possible, invoice clients in your home currency to shift FX risk to them.
Keep records: Document every cross-border payment with date, amount, exchange rate, fees, and purpose for tax compliance.
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