Leatherback

Leatherback is a UK business account provider offering multi-currency accounts, international payments and currency conversion. It targets startups, small businesses and corporations that need to manage several accounts and settle with recipients abroad.

Services

The listed products are multi-currency business accounts, cross-border payments and conversion, all in fiat currencies. A Fusion for business API is published at access.leatherback.co for companies that want to connect payments to their own systems. The website is in English.

Licensing and legal entity

The operating company is Leatherback Ltd, an England and Wales company numbered 12291057, with a London address at 1 Northumberland Avenue. Leatherback states that it is an FCA-authorised electronic money institution, firm reference 901074. Under UK rules an EMI may issue e-money and provide payment services, though customer funds are safeguarded rather than covered by deposit insurance.

Onboarding

Business customers must supply proof of company registration and identity documents for owners and directors. The company notes that further documents may be requested depending on jurisdiction or corporate structure. Fees and supported currency pairs should be confirmed with the provider.