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A Global Bank on Chain
The first secure, end-to-end global USD account, seamlessly integrating fiat and stablecoins across 125 countries for direct-to-bank settlement—no liquidity providers, no SWIFT, no intermediaries. Both sender and receiver use the Pana app and wallet for a frictionless, real-time cross-border payment experience.
Pana positions itself as a fintech app that enables users to open a U.S. dollar account, send and receive money globally, and access a linked debit card and other banking-like features. It emphasizes instant transfers, fee-free peer-to-peer moves, and borderless USD transactions from mobile devices. The messaging targets individuals needing easy international money movement and US banking access through a mobile app.
Users can open a USD checking account in minutes from their phone using a passport or ID, receive payments, deposit, and withdraw, and obtain a Mastercard debit card. The app supports sending and receiving money internationally between Panas with fee-free transfers, instant transfers, direct deposit, and the ability to link to other payment apps. It promotes a USD-centric wallet with virtual cards, and features such as direct deposit, QR payment links, and a connected ecosystem for remittances and payroll-like payments.
Who it’s for: Individuals needing international USD transfers and accessible U.S. banking features, including expatriates, remote workers, and people sending money across countries.
Hiring/traction mentions not explicit; mentions of a large user base and partnerships, investor backing implied but not detailed.
2nd time Fintech founder & Fmr. Head of Digital Banking at Scotiabank for Caribbean and Central America. Throughout the pandemic hired and lead a 130+ team of engineers, designers, and product owners to rebuild a complete mobile and web banking platform for 2M customers in 11 countries. Previously held executive roles at insurance and investment firms
2nd time fintech founder, former TS Tech Lead @ Rover. +10yrs of experience building software and consumer products. Founded & managed a software factory with several dev. & infra. teams across different time-zones while creating products that impacted +1.5M users.
Made for the 62M Latinos who have a $1.7T buying power and are mostly underserved 🚀
Pana launches a banking app for 62 million Latinos in the US, offering online US bank account opening with a passport, a social app with global group chats to borrow or lend, and zero-fee remittances in minutes. The product targets Latinos underserved by traditional banks and aims to reduce banking barriers with a social approach.
From the original launch (Jul 2022) — may be outdated.

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