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US based USD accounts for non-US residents
We provide US based USD deposit accounts that sit with a licensed banking partner. Elevate's FDIC-insured USD accounts offer ACH, wire inbound and outbound payments, and a free Mastercard debit card. Our regional payout partners enable our users to send their money back home at very low cost. We're targetting non-US residents in emerging markets who struggle to get paid in USD.
Elevate Pay provides USD accounts for freelancers, remote workers, and non-US residents to receive and hold USD, aiming to simplify international payments from employers and platforms. The service emphasizes security, easy onboarding, and access to US payment rails through a partnered bank.
Open a USD account for remote workers and freelancers globally, allowing them to receive USD from employers and platforms (e.g., Upwork, Fiverr, Deel, Remote) and hold or transfer funds. The process includes downloading the app, completing KYC with a selfie and ID, and receiving an issued USD account upon approval. Security features include AES-256 encryption, SSL/TLS, two-factor authentication, OTPs, and real-time fraud protection. The platform partners with Merchant Commercial Bank (MCB), a FDIC-insured U.S. bank, to facilitate access to US payment systems.
Who it’s for: Freelancers, remote workers, and startup founders who earn in USD and operate globally, especially non-US residents seeking USD accounts and easier cross-border payments.
Site mentions onboarding app availability, security features, and a banking partner; testimonials and logos imply traction, but no explicit funding or hiring data provided.
Imperial College graduate in Computing. Over 10 years experience as a software engineer in banking and financial services with a focus on risk and investment management.
I began my career helping companies go public in the U.S. before transitioning into early-stage investments, starting with the Dubai Government. I studied Mathematics at the University of Nottingham.
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