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Grey

Get a USD, GBP, and EUR account

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Works in AfricaAfrica-built

Grey gives African founders and freelancers foreign currency accounts to receive international payments. No US address or SSN required - just your Nigerian ID and BVN.

Facts about Grey

Category
Cross-border Payments
Availability
Works in Africa
Countries
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬NigeriaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡­GhanaπŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺKenyaπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South AfricaπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΏTanzaniaπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬UgandaPan-African
Pricing
Free tier
Typical setup time
< 1 hour
Best for
Early-stage, Solo founder, Agency
Last verified
Apr 1, 2026May be outdated

Use when

You need to receive USD from international clients or platforms like Stripe without a US entity.

Skip when

You need to send large volumes of international wire transfers - Grey has some limits on outbound.

BVN verification required. Withdrawal to Nigerian bank account is fast. Subject to CBN FX regulations - always check current limits.

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GeegpayClevaVesti

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