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How to Open a Local Bank Account in Seconds

Scale your business globally with instant account creation

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Written by Dennis Raisich
Updated this week

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The Challenge

Until now, the process of setting up a bank account abroad has been very time-consuming. A lot of time, a lot of effort, and mountains of paperwork stood between you and doing business in new countries.

With amnis, it takes 10 seconds and 3 clicks.


How to Create a Local Account

Opening a local bank account in a new country is incredibly simple:

Step 1: Navigate to Accounts

From your dashboard, go to Accounts

Step 2: Add New Account

Click on Add Account

Step 3: Select Country

Select the country where you need a bank account

Step 4: Create

Click on Create Account

That's it! Your new local account is ready to use.


What You Get

Once your account is created, you can:

  • Make deposits and withdrawals in the local currency (e.g., Japanese yen, British pounds, Swiss francs, euros)

  • Access your local bank credentials

  • Share your account details with clients

  • Start transacting immediately

View Your Account Details

Click on your account to see your local bank credentials that you can share with your clients. These are real local account details in your company's name.


Available Countries

You have endless possibilities to create local bank accounts with amnis, including:

  • Japan (JPY)

  • Switzerland (CHF)

  • United Kingdom (GBP)

  • Europe (EUR via SEPA)

  • And many more...


Save Time and Money

By using local accounts instead of international SWIFT transfers, you and your clients can:

Cut SWIFT fees - Eliminate cross-border charges
Save time - No more waiting days for international transfers
Simplify operations - Transact like a local business
Improve cash flow - Instant local payments


Why This Matters for Scale-Ups

Time is money. As your company grows into new markets, you need banking infrastructure that scales with you - not bureaucracy that slows you down.

Amnis provides a fast and low-friction banking solution designed specifically for scale-ups like yours. Open accounts in minutes, not weeks. Focus on growing your business, not managing banking paperwork.


Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to open a local account?

It takes approximately 10 seconds and just 3 clicks to create a new local account in any supported country.

Do I need to submit additional paperwork?

No. Once you have an Amnis account, you can instantly create local accounts in supported countries without additional paperwork or documentation.

Can I have multiple accounts in different countries?

Yes. You can create as many local accounts as you need across different countries to support your business operations.

What currencies can I hold?

You can hold and transact in the local currency of each country where you create an account, including JPY, CHF, GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, and many others.

How do I share my account details with clients?

Simply click on the account to view your local bank credentials (IBAN or account number), which you can then share with your clients for payments.

Is this a real local bank account?

Yes. These are real local accounts in your company's name with local IBANs or account numbers, allowing you to receive and send money as if you were a local business.

What's the difference between this and SWIFT payments?

Local accounts use domestic payment rails (like SEPA, Faster Payments, ACH) instead of international SWIFT transfers, which means faster processing, lower fees, and your beneficiaries receive the full amount.


Ready to Get Started?

Log into your Amnis dashboard and create your first local account today. If you need help or have questions about which countries are available, our team is here to assist.


Fast, low-friction banking for global scale-ups

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