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How do I open a payment account on the Spendbase platform?
Eligibility requirements
• Be a legally registered business in the United States. Supported entity types include:
- Non-publicly traded companies (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp)
- Publicly traded companies
- Sole proprietorships
- Nonprofit organizations
• Operate within permitted business sectors.
• All beneficial owners, controlling persons, and authorized signers must be at least 18 years old.
• The company and its owners must not be subject to sanctions (such as OFAC) or located in prohibited jurisdictions.
Activation steps
1. Log in/Sign up: Access your Spendbase account.
2. Go to Money tab: Click ‘Get Started’ to begin the application.
3. Submit company info: Provide your company’s legal name, EIN, U.S. business address, and details of beneficial owners and controlling officers.
Documentation preparation
Be prepared to provide relevant company documents at each step, such as formation documents, proof of address, and personal identification for beneficial owners, controlling persons, and authorized signers.
Verification process
After you submit your application, it will be reviewed as part of our verification process. This typically takes up to 36 hours.
You’ll receive both an email and an in-platform notification once a decision is made.
• If approved
- You’ll get access to your account details, including your routing and account numbers, and can start using Spendbase Money features.
• If not approved
- We’ll notify you of the outcome. In some cases, we may request additional information. You can also contact our support team if you have questions about the decision.
• Be a legally registered business in the United States. Supported entity types include:
- Non-publicly traded companies (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp)
- Publicly traded companies
- Sole proprietorships
- Nonprofit organizations
• Operate within permitted business sectors.
• All beneficial owners, controlling persons, and authorized signers must be at least 18 years old.
• The company and its owners must not be subject to sanctions (such as OFAC) or located in prohibited jurisdictions.
Activation steps
1. Log in/Sign up: Access your Spendbase account.
2. Go to Money tab: Click ‘Get Started’ to begin the application.
3. Submit company info: Provide your company’s legal name, EIN, U.S. business address, and details of beneficial owners and controlling officers.
Documentation preparation
Be prepared to provide relevant company documents at each step, such as formation documents, proof of address, and personal identification for beneficial owners, controlling persons, and authorized signers.
Verification process
After you submit your application, it will be reviewed as part of our verification process. This typically takes up to 36 hours.
You’ll receive both an email and an in-platform notification once a decision is made.
• If approved
- You’ll get access to your account details, including your routing and account numbers, and can start using Spendbase Money features.
• If not approved
- We’ll notify you of the outcome. In some cases, we may request additional information. You can also contact our support team if you have questions about the decision.