Open a Euro (EUR) Business Account
Operate in Europe with confidence. Banq Global provides Euro (EUR, €) business accounts in your company’s name. Access local and international payment rails to strengthen counterparties' confidence and maintain disciplined control over EUR cash flows.

What’s Included with Your Euro Business Account
A dedicated EUR account embeds your operations into Europe’s local rails, reduces friction with European counterparties, and puts FX timing under treasury policy rather than circumstance.

Key Benefits
Account in your company’s name with unique IBAN and BIC.
SEPA & SEPA Instant for Eurozone transfers; SWIFT for out-of-area EUR.
Receive, hold, convert, and send EUR under clear treasury rules.
Unified platform and responsive specialists for controlled, auditable operations.
The Risk of Not Having a Euro Business Account
Relying on ad-hoc cross-border wires and forced conversions for European activity introduces cost, delay, and uncertainty. Treasury outcomes become reactive, not controlled.
FX erosion:
Repeated, unplanned conversions compress margins.
Settlement uncertainty:
Correspondent chains add days and fees.
Counterparty friction:
European suppliers prefer local EUR transfers.
Control gaps:
Limited auditability, exceptions, and rework across teams.

Countries Where You Can Open a Euro Account
Corporates demand more than just an account to hold funds. You need precision, visibility, and infrastructure designed for the realities of multi-entity operations, complex ownership structures, and cross-border liquidity management.
(SEPA coverage extends beyond the Eurozone; we’ll advise on the optimal setup for your use case.)
Our Euro Business Accounts Are Designed for
We support a wide range of internationally minded businesses. From fast-growing companies expanding into Europe to established global organisations managing complex operations.

Global Corporates
Centralise EU receivables, fund suppliers/payroll, and align EUR costs with EUR revenues for cleaner margins.
Funds & Institutions
Manage capital calls and distributions in EUR with role-based approvals and clear audit trails.
Private Equity
Efficient EUR flows for deals, fees, and SPV/holdco structures with policy-driven FX.
Family Offices
Discreet EUR management for assets, commitments, and inter-entity transfers under tight permissions.
Banq Global vs. Traditional Providers
How to Open a Euro Business Account
A clear, expert-led process that reduces rework, shortens decision time, and maintains certainty.
Scoping & Fit
Define structure, jurisdictions, directors/UBOs, volumes, and EUR use cases. We confirm feasibility and the optimal configuration.
Document Pack
A precise, tailored checklist for your entity type and structure, minimising rounds of clarification.
Compliance Review
Disciplined AML/KYC due diligence with prompt Q&A and clear status visibility.
Account Issuance
Receive your EUR account in your company’s name with local IBAN/BIC and SEPA enablement.
Go-Live & Controls
Users, roles, approvals, payment templates, and FX policy (including market orders) configured to your standards.
Euro Business Account
Operating in Euro (EUR, €) raises detailed questions regarding IBANs, SEPA/SEPA Instant, non-resident onboarding, safeguarding, FX. Here are the direct answers global finance teams ask before opening a Euro business account with Banq Global.
How is Banq Global’s account opening different for non-resident directors?
We are set up to onboard international governance structures. Our team coordinates UBO/POI/POA evidence across jurisdictions, aligns signatory frameworks to board mandates, and provides a clear, staged document pathway—reducing rework and late-stage surprises common in traditional channels.
What is a local IBAN and why does it matter for EUR?
- An IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies your corporate EUR account for SEPA payments. Supplying a local IBAN signals “domestic” Eurozone participation, improves invoice acceptance, lowers fees, and enables faster, more predictable settlement than routing out-of-area wires.
Example (German IBAN):
DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00
Breakdown:
DE → Country code (Germany)
89 → Check digits (used to validate the IBAN)
37040044 → Bank identifier (identifies the specific bank, e.g., Deutsche Bank)
0532013000 → Account number (the unique account within the bank)
Example (France IBAN):
FR14 2004 1010 0505 0001 3M02 606
Breakdown:
FR → Country code (France)
14 → Check digits
20041 → Bank code
01005 → Branch code
0500013M026 → Account number
06 → National check digits (specific to France)
Example (Netherlands IBAN):
NL91 ABNA 0417 1643 00
Breakdown:
NL → Country code (Netherlands)
91 → Check digits
ABNA → Bank identifier (ABN AMRO)
0417164300 → Account number
With this local IBAN, a counterparty in Paris, Madrid, or Amsterdam can pay your invoice just as if you were a domestic business in their own country. Funds move quickly through SEPA (often same-day, or instantly if supported) and typically without intermediary bank fees.
By contrast, relying on a foreign SWIFT code introduces delays, deductions, and uncertainty. A local IBAN is therefore not only a technical requirement for Euro payments but also a credibility signal that reassures European suppliers, clients, and regulators.
Is the account titled to our company with a unique IBAN?
Yes. You receive a EUR account in your company’s name with its own IBAN and BIC.
What is SEPA and why does it matter for EUR payments?
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) standardises Euro transfers across Europe, making cross-border EUR payments settle like domestic ones—typically same day for Credit Transfers and seconds with SEPA Instant (where supported). Fees are generally low, and reconciliation is cleaner via IBAN.
Do you support SEPA, SEPA Instant, and SWIFT?
Yes. Standard Eurozone flows run on SEPA; SEPA Instant is available where counterparties and limits permit; SWIFT covers out-of-area and non-EUR corridors. This gives you speed and cost-efficiency in Europe, with global reach when required.
Can we manage multiple entities and user permissions in one place?
Yes. You can administer access per entity, set role-based approvals, and segment EUR balances by legal vehicle—supporting group-level visibility with audit-ready controls for finance and compliance.
How does holding EUR help with FX risk and costs?
Maintaining EUR balances lets you match currency of revenues and costs, reduce repeated conversions, and time FX when market levels are favourable. This supports natural hedging and protects operating margins.
How fast are SEPA payments?
SEPA Credit Transfers typically settle within one business day, while SEPA Instant (where available) settles in seconds, 24/7. For out-of-area flows or non-SEPA counterparties, payments route via SWIFT with standard correspondent timelines.
Do we need an EU entity or local office?
No. We support non-resident directors and foreign-incorporated entities with specialist KYC/UBO handling.
Can we hold EUR and convert only when it suits policy?
Yes. Maintain EUR balances and execute conversions under defined treasury rules, including market orders.
Do you Support SEPA Direct Debit for collections?
Yes, subject to eligibility and mandate setup.
What about high-value EUR payments?
We route appropriately: SEPA/SEPA Instant where eligible; T2 (via partners) and SWIFT for high-value or out-of-area flows.
Can we implement role-based permissions and dual approvals?
Yes. Maker-checker, granular roles, and complete audit trails are standard.
Do you accommodate layered ownership (holdcos, SPVs, trusts)?
Yes. Onboarding and documentation are structured for complex, cross-border entities.