Our Global Reach
We have the capability to send any major currency to over 200 countries and receive money from more than 180 countries via SWIFT. To optimize cost-efficiency in your payment processes, our network also provides access to local payment rails.
Key Stats
180+ countries covered
72+ currency pairs
22 currencies with local payment rails and IBANs
Over 3 billion CHF in payment volume processed
Payment Methods Explained
SWIFT Network
The SWIFT network connects financial institutions for cross-border payments. Via SWIFT, money can be sent or received from banks worldwide, making transfers accessible to nearly everyone.
Important note: If there is no direct relationship between banks, some may route your money through an intermediary bank. This can result in slower and more expensive payment processes due to additional fees, depending on the SWIFT fee allocation (BEN, OUR, or SHA).
Local Payment Rails
Local payment routes facilitate cost-effective payments. Providers utilize a network of local bank accounts worldwide to access domestic payment schemes, eliminating the need for intermediary banks and unnecessary fees.
Examples of local payment schemes:
SEPA in Europe
Faster Payments in the UK
ACH in the United States
Via local payment routes, you can make and receive local payments in the domestic currency, as if you were based domestically. This eliminates cross-border fees typically associated with SWIFT payments, ensuring that you or your beneficiaries receive the full transaction amount without any deductions.
Peer-to-Peer Transfers
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments enable free and instant transactions between accounts. With amnis, you can create your own payment network and invite business partners to join. Once they are successfully onboarded, you can exchange money with them at zero cost in real-time, bypassing costly intermediaries that could cause delays or block the process in between.
Benefits:
Send and receive funds from global business partners within seconds
Zero transaction costs
No intermediary delays
Account Types
Multi-Currency IBAN
An amnis multi-currency IBAN account simplifies cross-border money collection via SWIFT. With a single IBAN number in your company's name, you can link over 20 currencies, streamlining account management.
Key advantages:
Send, receive, and hold multiple currencies in one place
Eliminates the need for separate accounts for each currency
Payments in different currencies are consolidated into a central account
Reduces administrative costs and saves time
Local Accounts
Local accounts are virtual accounts with domestic IBANs or account numbers in your company's name, facilitating the collection and sending of CHF, EUR, GBP, USD, and CAD through local payment rails.
Benefits:
Cost savings for you and your counterparties by utilizing local payment routes
Faster payment processing (e.g., UK Faster Payments 24/7 or instant transactions)
Manage foreign currency funds as if you were a local business
SWIFT Payment Capabilities
We can send any major currency* to the following countries via the SWIFT network:
Asia Pacific
Afghanistan, American Samoa, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis & Futuna
Africa
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Americas & South Pacific
Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre & Miquelon, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (US)
Europe
Åland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Svalbard & Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City
Middle East
Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Payment Options by Currency
Currency  | Country/Region  | Peer-to-Peer  | Local Payments  | Multi-Currency IBAN  | Local Account  | 
EUR  | Euro area  | ✓  | ✓ (SEPA)  | ✓  | Local IBAN account  | 
CHF  | Switzerland  | ✓  | ✓ (SIC)  | ✓  | Local IBAN account  | 
GBP  | United Kingdom  | ✓  | ✓ (Faster Payments)  | ✓  | Local IBAN account  | 
USD  | United States  | ✓  | ✓ (ACH)  | ✓  | Local account number  | 
CAD  | Canada  | ✓  | ✓  | ✓  | Local account number  | 
CZK  | Czechia  | ✓  | -  | ✓  | -  | 
DKK  | Denmark  | ✓  | ✓  | ✓  | Local IBAN account  | 
HUF  | Hungary  | ✓  | -  | ✓  | -  | 
NOK  | Norway  | ✓  | -  | ✓  | -  | 
PLN  | Poland  | ✓  | -  | ✓  | -  | 
RON  | Romania  | ✓  | -  | ✓  | -  | 
SEK  | Sweden  | ✓  | ✓  | ✓  | Local IBAN account  | 
TRY  | Turkey  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
CNY  | China  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
HKD  | Hong Kong  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
IDR  | Indonesia (NDF)  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
INR  | India (NDF)  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
ILS  | Israel  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
JPY  | Japan  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
MYR  | Malaysia (NDF)  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
PHP  | Philippines (NDF)  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
QAR  | Qatar  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
SGD  | Singapore  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
THB  | Thailand  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
AED  | United Arab Emirates  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
AUD  | Australia  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
NZD  | New Zealand  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
ZAR  | South Africa  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
MXN  | Mexico  | ✓  | -  | -  | -  | 
Payment Method Comparison
Peer-to-Peer:
Free and instant payments in any currency
Beneficiary receives the full amount
Local Payments:
Payments in domestic currency
Beneficiary receives the full amount
Multi-Currency IBAN:
Pay and receive money in 20+ currencies via SWIFT
Local Account:
Foreign currency business account in your name
Send and receive money like a local
Ensuring Full Amount Delivery
There are two options if you want to ensure that your beneficiary receives the full amount you are sending:
Euro area + 23 countries: Use local currency payments at no additional cost
Any other country: Use international payments with EUR/CHF 20.- additional fee for SWIFT OUR
Note: Major currencies include USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, CAD, and CHF.
Need Help?
Please feel free to contact us with any further requests. Our team of experts is more than happy to provide you with additional advice.
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