Expand into new markets quickly.
Meridian help companies overcome the barriers traditionally faced when expanding into new markets. Leveraging our partner’s global transactional banking network, the global business accounts enable our clients to send, collect, and exchange funds internationally without the need for multiple bank accounts or any local presence.
We’re proud to be recommended by a large international network, including International Chambers of Commerce, global law and accountancy firms and the Mayor of London’s investment agency - London & Partners.
Operate in new markets faster
Operate in new markets faster
Fast account setup
Open named accounts within days of applying, so you can start sending and receiving payments quickly.
Remote setup
Set up and manage your accounts remotely from any country in the world.
No local presence required
Open accounts without the need for local staff, directors, or shareholders.
Receive funds faster
Customers can pay locally, avoiding slower and more expensive international payment routes.
Key account features
Key account features
For your unique use
In your business name and with unique IBAN/account details.
Manage on one platform
Easily send/receive both local and international payments and exchange currency balances, all on one innovative platform.
Pay local staff
Make local payroll transfers efficiently across multiple currencies with a single file upload.
Enhanced security
Employing the latest security technology. Two-factor authentication login, multi-level user permissions, advanced cloud technologies and TLS encrypted data transmissions. Learn more
Take control of your funds
Take control of your funds
Control your FX exchanges
Collect funds in local currencies and avoid automatic bank FX conversions or unnecessary exchanges.
Selling online overseas
Collect locally when using overseas payment gateways/online marketplaces (e.g. Paypal/Stripe & Amazon) to receive competitive FX rates.
Control your investment
Manage your FX risk with risk management tools such as forward contracts*
Keep expansion costs down
Easily send funds to and from parent company with competitive exchange rates.
Expand your global reach
Expand your global reach
Covering your world
Local accounts available in over 26 countries (incl. UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia & NZ) in over 35 currencies.
Pay in most local currencies
Make secure payments in over 130 currencies.
Improve global customer relationships
Enable your customers and business partners to pay locally in their preferred currency. Making it easier and more seamless for them to deal with your business.
Local tax registration
Register and pay the relevant tax authorities (e.g. HMRC).
Collect locally in 26 countries worldwide
And our capabilities are constantly growing.
We've worked with Meridian for nearly 4 years and have been really impressed with them – great rates and superb service. We've also opened free euro and dollar accounts with them which has been really handy for the export side of our business.
Upul Soysa, Managing Director, Lanka Kade Meridian have been an integral part of helping us provide a soft landing for companies expanding into the UK. Proving the UK is a great business environment for inward investors with simple and fast access to UK business financial services.
Paul Webster, Business & Banking Specialist, Department for International Trade Meridian have been vital in helping our inward investment projects land successfully in London. They’re always willing to advise and provide innovative solutions to our clients in a timely and proactive manner; strengthening our FDI partner network.
Natalie Mensah, London & Partners Working with Meridian has been so easy, after a long, drawn-out process with traditional banks they made everything so simple. I would recommend them to any business, especially if you are new to the UK.
Joanna Lyall, Country Manager UK, Freeda Media Meridian are always looking at new ways to save us money and improve our international payment processes. By providing us with our own US-based dollar account, they're saving us over 3% on our US PayPal receipts.
Martyn Brown, Finance Manager, Warp Records We've worked with Meridian for nearly 4 years and have been really impressed with them – great rates and superb service. We've also opened free euro and dollar accounts with them which has been really handy for the export side of our business.
Upul Soysa, Managing Director, Lanka Kade Meridian have been an integral part of helping us provide a soft landing for companies expanding into the UK. Proving the UK is a great business environment for inward investors with simple and fast access to UK business financial services.
Paul Webster, Business & Banking Specialist, Department for International Trade
SETTING UP IN THE UK?
We can also provide UK electronic accounts to international businesses expanding into the UK. Read more about our solutions here.
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