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3S Money Review

Multi-currency account provider best for:

  • Companies looking for a multi-currency account that has an account manager

  • Companies looking for support when based in Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE

  • Companies looking to obtain a blocking certificate in Luxembourg

  • Companies looking to utilise batch payments and APIs to streamline, and improve, cross border finance

Keith Hodges
Author 
Keith Hodges
2 minutes
September 30th, 2024
Expert Rating
7.7/10
3S Money is a multi-currency account option that is regulated in the UK, Dubai, and Luxembourg.

The company offers access to over 65 currencies and batch payments.

Better exchange rates and more IBAN account support are available based on the amount of spend per month.

The account is tiered, and the pricing model lends itself better to bigger businesses and enterprises.

Overview

Basics

Monthly Fee*

Exchange rate

Transfer fees

IBAN accounts

Starter: $25,

Standard: $100

Enterprise: $300

Enterprise Plus: Custom pricing

Based on plan

Based on plan

3 IBAN accounts (UK, NL, LUX)

*what is included in each tier is outlined below

Pros
  • Standard ($100 pm) and Enterprise ($300 pm) users can save significantly on transfer fees and cross border payments
  • Ability to set up more complex, potentially cross market, business structures than with some 'out-of-the-box' providers on the market
  • A great option for businesses with a specific need for support on operations in Dubai and across the UAE
Cons
  • Fewer number of IBAN accounts than competitors, but offers access to over 65 currencies for sending transactions
Other features

Features

Insight

Batch payments

Batch payments can be made as part of Standard plans and above

Security

Funds held in accounts of partner banks, giving an extra layer of protection against some EMIs

Customer service options

3S Money has one of the larger options for customer service, with support available in 12 countries

Integrations

The multi-currency platform integrates with Xero

No transaction limits

3S Money has no limits on the amount of money that can be involved in a cross-border payment

Fees and what's included per account

Feature

Starter

Standard

Enterprise

Enterprise Plus

Overview

For businesses with one direct beneficiary owner in the UK or EU (excluding Cyprus & Malta).

For businesses with up to 5 direct beneficiary owners in the UK, EU, or UAE.

For businesses with complex structures in any accepted jurisdiction.

For large businesses with specialized or complex international structures.

Price

$25/month

$100/month

$300/month

Bespoke

Customer Service

12 languages

12 languages

12 languages

12 languages

Transaction Fee Savings

N/A

34%

53%

71%

Account Users

1

2

5

10

Personal Relationship Manager

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

API Integrations

No

No

No

Yes

Access to Payment Networks

SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments

SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments

SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments

SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments

Local IBAN's

UK, NL, LUX

UK, NL, LUX

UK, NL, LUX

UK, NL, LUX

Although 3S Money charges for the account subscription, the fees are lower compared to other companies with subscriptions. For example, Payset account fees start from £95.

3S Money payment charges

There are set fees for using 3S Money for making payments - these are PER transfer:

Transfer type

Starter

Standard

Enterprise

Enterprise Plus

Outgoing SEPA / Local / Domestic

5 USD

2 USD

1 USD

1 USD

Outgoing SWIFT / International

20 USD

10 USD

5 USD

1 USD

Incoming SWIFT / International

10 USD

5 USD

FREE

FREE

Incoming / Outgoing within 3S Money

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

Then on top of this, based on where the money is going, there may also be a second charge:

Starter

Standard

Enterprise

Enterprise Plus

Area 1

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Area 2

0.40%

0.30%

0.15%

0.10%

Area 3

0.55%

0.40%

0.25%

0.15%

Area 4

0.70%

0.50%

0.35%

0.20%

Area 5

0.85%

0.60%

0.45%

0.25%

Area 6

1.00%

0.70%

0.55%

0.30%

Area 7

1.25%

0.85%

0.65%

0.40%

Area 8

1.50%

1.00%

0.75%

0.50%

The Areas of these charges are:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Australia, Canada, French Guiana, New Zealand, Switzerland, UAE, United States

Argentina, Channel Islands, Chile, Faeroe Islands, Holy See, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia

Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, China, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Mauritania, Mongolia, Qatar, Réunion, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay

Albania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brunei, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Colombia, Dominica, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Grenada, Gibraltar, Kuwait, Montenegro, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Western Sahara, Zambia

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Curacao, Ecuador, Eswatini, Gambia, Guinea, Jordan, Madagascar, Lesotho, Mali, Moldova, Morocco, Namibia, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome & Principe, Seychelles, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Vietnam

Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belize, Chad, DR Congo, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Liberia, Mauritius, Niger, Pakistan, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, State of Palestine, Tanzania, The Bahamas, Togo, Tunisia, Zimbabwe

Burkina Faso, Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mayotte, Sudan, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Jamaica

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Eligibility

Business types
Countries

3S Money API

3S Money also offers API access to streamline part of cross-border financial management.

  • Open local accounts and provide clients access to local payment methods

  • Automate and sync payments

  • Provide international payment services to clients

  • Fully regulated and licensed by the FCA, CSSF and DFSA (DIFC)

Products offered by 3S Money

Signing up for 3S Money

Check Your Eligibility

Complete the eligibility form on the 3S Money website, providing details about your business operations and international payment needs. If your business meets the criteria, you'll be invited to proceed.

Create Your Account

Gather and submit proof of ID and address for key individuals in your business. 3S Money will verify your information through a Know Your Customer (KYC) process.

Welcome Call

You'll receive a welcome call from the 3S Money Sales team to discuss your specific payment needs and answer any questions you may have.

Final Compliance Checks

The compliance team will review your application. Once approved, your account manager will finalize your account details and assist with any required transfers.

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Keith Hodges
Keith has worked across the cross border finance industry for five years. Analysis and reviews from Keith will always be based in data and put together to ensure readers get the clearest possible understanding on any subject, allowing them to make an informed decision.
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