Elevate Pay

Name: Elevate Pay
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)

USD accounts for remote professionals and freelancers

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624 followers

USD accounts for remote professionals and freelancers

5.0•11 reviews•

624 followers

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Elevate Pay offers US based USD accounts for remote employees and freelancers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines. Receive earnings from foreign clients and freelancing platforms, and send money home with low fees and incredible FX rates.

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Elevate Pay

Maker

Hello Product Hunt! 👋 We’re excited to introduce Elevate Pay, designed specifically for remote employees and freelancers in emerging economies like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines who need reliable USD banking. Why Elevate Pay? We created Elevate Pay because we've witnessed firsthand the struggles of receiving USD payments for remote workers and freelancers in emerging markets. Our goal is to give all remote professionals, regardless of where they live, access to the quality of USD banking previously only reserved by US residents. Key Features: - FDIC-insured USD accounts: Your USD account is provided by our sponsor bank, Bangor Savings Bank, an FDIC member, which means your deposits are insured up to $250K in case of bank failure. - Low fees and excellent FX rates: We strive to provide the most economical solution for sending money home, offering the best take-home rate compared to Payoneer and Wise. - Receive money like a US local: Easily transfer your earnings from platforms like Upwork, Deel, Toptal, and Ontop to your Elevate account. Your clients or employer can also make ACH transfers to your account from any US bank, Wise, Payoneer, Brex, Mercury, and similar services. Zero deposit required: Opening an Elevate Pay account is free and only takes a few minutes. Who It's For: - Remote employees working for international companies. - Freelancers earning from platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and more. - Professionals in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines looking for better USD banking options. Our Story: Given our family backgrounds in emerging markets, we know the pain points faced when trying to receive USD payments. Typically access to USD accounts or wallets has come with extortionate fees. We started by trying to solve the problem locally but quickly figured out that most people needed USD accounts based in the US, but with the ability to send money home quickly and cheaply. Goals: Gather feedback from this amazing community to keep improving our service. Connect with remote workers and freelancers who could benefit from Elevate Pay. Explore potential partnerships and collaborations to expand our reach. Let's Chat! We’re here to answer any questions and would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to ask us anything about Elevate Pay and how it can simplify receiving USD payments. We’re all ears and ready to assist. Thank you for your support! 🙏 Cheers, Tanvir Head of Growth Elevate Pay

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2yr ago

@tanvirulislamdipto will you expand to other countries? because Payoneer alternative it's very good :)

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@dennisbabych we can open up new counties relatively quickly. What countries do you want enabling?

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2yr ago

@khalid_keenan Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Poland, Romania, etc)

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@dennisbabych thanks, we've not yet focussed on Eastern Europe but will start doing the research and prep.

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2yr ago

@khalid_keenan Australia

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2yr ago

Granola

💡 Bright idea

It's great to see that on Product Hunt! I suggest now focusing on the physical card and web version of Elevate Pay. That would take the project to the next level.

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@mehedihassan great feedback. Web version is very interesting. Could you let me know a couple of reasons why you'd prefer web over mobile?

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2yr ago

Granola

Thanks @khalid_keenan The web version offers a couple of distinct advantages. First, it provides a more expansive interface, which is particularly useful for handling complex transactions and detailed account management. Second, it ensures cross-platform accessibility, allowing users to access their accounts seamlessly from any device without needing a dedicated app. These features can significantly enhance user experience and engagement. Before web, Make Physical Card first.

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@mehedihassan brilliant, thanks for the detailed feedback really appreciate it.

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2yr ago

💡 Bright idea

I have stopped using Payoneer(I was using it for last 4 years) so far and using ElevatePay for most of my business. It's awesome. We need a SWIFT Code(It doesn't have it yet), I hope it'll be added soon. There are some other improvements needed like 3D secure Cards, physical cards, etc. I hope they're working on it.

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@ihasaniftekhar 3DS is top of mind and coming soon. Same with SWIFT for receiving international payments

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2yr ago

@ihasaniftekhar @khalid_keenan virtual and physical cards would be awesome. Add more countries (Australia). Would be perfect for digital nomads

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2yr ago

Elevate appears to be promising! However, I wanted to move some payments to Elevate but when I shared details with a US client they mentioned due to beneficiary address being in Pak, they fear the transaction could be flagged for SAR. What are your thoughts on this? @khalid_keenan

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@hammad_khokhar a SAR is unlikely because I doubt the sending bank will repot suspicious activity based on an address alone. In some cases the sending bank may require more information from the client (e.g. invoice and purpose of transaction) but that should really be it. However its true that in the region due to the common name there can be more hits on sanctions checks etc. but these are rare and easily resolved (because its common practice) Tbh, we've have a lot of of users in Pakistan and haven't had issues of sending institutions having issues with the address. The only time address has sometimes been an issue is with card purchases where the actual merchant does not support residents of certain countries based on billing address Hope this helps.

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2yr ago

@hammad_khokhar @khalid_keenan I actually, had a similar situation, where a transaction was flagged based on residential country. I reported that to Elevate Pay HOA @El-Khalil Osman. For me, the transaction was flagged both with ElevatePay and Payoneer but worked with Wise. The client bank was "Bank of America". I think it has something to do with BOA, haven't had an issue yet with other banks.

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1yr ago

@khalid_keenan I will try to convince and in case we go forward will update what happened!

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1yr ago

💡 Bright idea

I have been using the Elevate Pay account since February, and I am extremely grateful to the team for their excellent services and the numerous benefits offered. However, there are a few additional features that would significantly enhance the user experience: Improvement in Local Bank Transfer Time: Currently, local bank transfers take 2-4 business days. A reduction in this time would be highly beneficial. Adding Funds to Mobile Wallet: The ability to add funds directly to a mobile wallet would provide greater flexibility and convenience. In-built Conversational Help Line: An in-app conversational help line, as opposed to the current email-based support, would greatly improve customer service. Physical Card: The option to have a physical card linked to the account would be a valuable addition. Inclusion of SWIFT Code : Many businesses hesitate to make payments without a SWIFT code. Including a SWIFT code in the account details would address this issue. Email Notifications for Account Credits: Currently, only push notifications are sent when the account is credited. Adding email notifications would ensure users are promptly informed. Overall, while the current services are commendable, implementing these features would further enhance the efficiency and user-friendliness of the Elevate Pay account.

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@yasir_hasan_taqi thanks for the detailed feedback and ideas. In app support messaging 24/7 -> this is coming very soon. 2-4 business days feels very long. What currency was that to?

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2yr ago

@khalid_keenan USD to BDT

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2yr ago

I'm using this app heavily to move money from PayPal and sometimes ACH, it's great! The customer support is good and responsive, the app is easy to use and to understand I just have two thoughts First, I think the big next step would be multicurrency account, EUR, GBP and CAD come to mind, to be able to receive money from much more countries just like Wise, Payoneer and others. Second, we need more details on the transaction, for example we need to be able to download any transaction when sending money that clearly shows the recipient name, recipient bank details and maybe status of the transfer? Right now you can only see recipients name with transaction ID, no way to tell the bank info. Edit: oh and I know you're working on it but it's important to enable 3D Secure for the card, recently I booked a flight ticket using elevate and the flight company called me and asked me some questions because the card wasn't 3D Secured, it was really annoying. Great app regardless and it's relatively very new, so it should just keep getting better from here, good luck and keep up the good work! Majed

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@sykehd we're working on pushing for 3DS with our partner as I know this is critical. We'll get this out ASAP. More transaction details makes a lot of sense. I think it's a quick win and will add a lot of value. Curious if you think a transaction search feature adds value? Multi-currency accounts are a bit harder but also something we're working on

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2yr ago

@khalid_keenan thanks for replying, at least a EUR account for now would be great! It would also encourage me to use PayPal less since they take massive fees from me, 4.5% fee then 3% to send to elevate. Having more transaction details is essential when sending money to anyone other than myself or close family members, to give extra ease of mind for the recipient that their money is on the way

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2yr ago

Dorik

Used elavatepay, smooth onboarding and transaction. But i would love to see the conversion rate earlier on the first step rather than selecting send, then account and then check the rate.

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2yr ago

Elevate Pay

Maker

@muballigur Thank you, Muballigur. That's a great suggestion. We might be able to push that update sometime soon.

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2yr ago

@muballigur @tanvirulislamdipto thats good

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2yr ago

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Reviews of Elevate Pay are strongly positive, especially among freelancers in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Users highlight smooth USD receiving and spending, fast transfers, reliable virtual cards (often working with Apple Pay), low fees, and favorable FX rates. Many report a simple, focused app that outperforms incumbents for USD use. Common asks: payment links, invoicing, site-based onboarding, physical cards, broader country support, and faster/clearer onboarding. A few note delayed bank payouts, iOS bugs, and support responsiveness. Overall, trusted for affordability, speed, and ease for cross-border income.

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