iBanFirst for Private Markets & Institutional Clients
Streamline cross-border payments, manage FX exposure, and accelerate local account openings with ease. Our platform is purpose-built for the intricate needs of alternative investment structures in Luxembourg and beyond—delivering speed, regulatory compliance, and full transparency to simplify global fund operations.
Empower institutional and private market players with ease
Managing cross-border transactions can be complex without the right partner. iBanFirst simplifies it for: Private equity & venture capital funds, Asset managers & real estate investors, Fund administrators & SPVs, and Corporate service providers & family offices With regulated operations and a platform trusted by 10,000+ companies, iBanFirst combines deep financial expertise with intuitive technology—making international flows simple, transparent, and secure.
Powerful tools for global finance
Open and manage currency accounts in seconds, operating in 35+ currencies with full transparency. Pay suppliers, partners, and investors worldwide with real-time tracking and competitive FX rates. Protect your margins and plan payments ahead with deliverable or flexible forward payment contracts, and market alerts. Streamline capital calls, distributions, and intercompany transfers through tailored workflows. Configure access rights, approval processes, and payment thresholds to match your governance needs—all from one intuitive platform.
Aggregate all your accounts in one place
PISP accreditation means you benefit from an overview of your iBanFirst multicurrency accounts, as well as those held at other banks, thereby simplifying accounting consolidation. A singular overview also makes it easier to review all accounts relating to the investment vehicle you manage.
Onboarding done in days, not weeks
Opening accounts for global businesses can be complex, but iBanFirst makes it simple. Our onboarding process is tailored for foreign-owned and cross-border structures, combining speed with compliance for a seamless experience. Once your documentation is submitted, our team works efficiently to activate your account in days—fast, secure, and hassle-free.
A partner you can trust
Secure and reliable above all
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What fees can I expect at iBanFirst? Are there any monthly costs?
At iBanFirst, we offer competitive and transparent foreign exchange rates and fees. Here you can find a complete overview of all our fees applied.
Unlike most corporate banks, iBanFirst does not charge any fees to open an account nor any monthly subscription fees.
iBanFirst earns a spread on every currency conversion, calculated as the difference between the market rate and the client rate. This spread is transparent and shown on the web platform or communicated over the phone.
What does the process of opening an account look like?
Opening an account with iBanFirst is a 100% paperless process.
- Fill out the account opening form to be contacted by an iBanFirst adviser.
- Send us the documents identifying your company and its beneficial owners.
- Our customer support team will set up your account so you can be up and running right away.
- You will need to activate your iBanFirst account by making a first transfer from your main bank account.
- Your account will be ready to use upon receipt of this activation transfer.
How is iBanFirst regulated?
iBanFirst is regulated as a payment institution (as per the European directive PSD2) and has been licensed by the National Bank of Belgium since 2013 under registration number 0849.872.824.
iBanFirst is authorised to operate in 30 countries of the European Economic Area, as per the free provision of services European directive.
As a licensed payment institution, iBanFirst is authorised to:
- Manage accounts
- Receive and execute payments
- Execute currency conversions linked to payments
- Set up forward payment contracts linked to payments
- Connect to bank accounts (AISP)
- Initiate payments from bank accounts (PISP)
PSD2 strictly regulates how payment institutions, such as iBanFirst, operate and manage client funds and payments.
Are my funds secure?
iBanFirst is regulated as a payment institution as per the European PSD2 directive, which strictly regulates how payment institutions, such as iBanFirst, operate and manage client funds and payments.
For instance, under the PSD2 directive, funds must be segregated from the payment institution's own funds and held at a custodian bank. Cash reserves must be held to guarantee the payment institution's solvency. Both measures guarantee that, in the unlikely event of iBanFirst’s insolvency, client funds would remain safe and secure and would be returned to the clients.
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iBanFirst S.A. is duly authorised and regulated by the National Bank of Belgium (under company number 0849.872.824) as a payment institution. Our registered address is at Avenue Louise 489, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. The products and services that iBanFirst S.A. offers are limited to unregulated spot FX transactions and deliverable forward payment contracts (forward payment, flexible forward payment and dynamic forward payment) excluded from MiFID and EMIR regulation, as they are intended to cover an underlying future payment for identifiable goods and services. iBanFirst S.A. does not offer options or any other financial instruments for investment or speculative purposes.