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What are the differences between the banking options supported by Xolo Leap?

Last updated: January 18, 2024

Your Xolo Leap account works with an LHV business bank account and the Wise multi-currency account. We offer support with the LHV "Know your customer" process — including pre-filled application forms, pre-acceptance for a bank account before travelling, and uploading documentation about your personal data. For more details and differences between the banking options supported, please see the table below:

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Wise multi-currency account
Account typeElectronic Money account (i)Business bank account
Guarantees on depositsNot applicable
Deposits are not covered by FSCS, any guarantee fund or compensation scheme
€100 000
Estonian state-backed guarantee of €100 000 on all deposits
Supported currenciesMulti-currency account
Over 50 different currencies supported

Send money to 80+ countries

Local account details provided for
GBP/EUR/USD/AUD/NZD/HUF/RON/SGD
Multi-currency account
15 different currencies supported

Standard IBAN & SWIFT/BIC
International bank transfers via SWIFTYesYes
Availability for Xolo Leap customersE-residents globallyE-residents globally
Customers currently not supportedUS residents from the states not listed on Wise website

FATF high-risk and non-cooperative jurisdictions
FATF high-risk and non cooperative jurisdictions
Remote online onboardingYesNo. Visit to Estonia required for a F2F bank meeting
Xolo Leap supported onboarding & KYCNo
A separate KYC process designed by Wise, no onboarding integration with Xolo Leap 
Yes
Integrated KYC process - pre-filled application forms, digital signing & pre-acceptance for a bank account before traveling 
Integration with Xolo LeapAPI integration through SaltEdge - automatic sync of transactions and account balanceAPI integration through Connect Agreement - automatic sync of transactions and account balance
Mobile appYes
Mobile app for transferring money
Yes
Fully functional mobile banking application
Monthly feeSetup cost - €50
Hold more than €70,000 in EUR balance - 0.40% annually fee
Get bank details to receive currencies - £20 (one-time fee)
Account opening fee for Estonian legal entities with non-resident owners - €300 Monthly fee - €30
Bank cardWise Business Debit Mastercard€2 per month
LHV Business Debit Mastercard
Online purchases supported
Top up of the accountFree via bank transfer
Charges when adding by card
Free via bank transfer
Withdraw to bankA fixed chargeNot applicable
Account limits for transactionsLimits to USD transactions applyAdjustable, depending on your agreement terms
Support for payment gatewaysPayPal Business - Yes
Stripe - Yes
PayPal Business - Yes
Stripe - Yes
Other benefits & featuresWise has gained access to the UK Faster Payments Service (FPS). Switch between currencies & make payments at the best possible rate. No setup or monthly charges Instant local bank details in the UK, US Australia and the Eurozone:
GBP - Acc. No & Sort Code
EUR - Standard IBAN & SWIFT/BIC
USD - ABA & Acc. No
AUD - Acc. No & BSB code
NZD - Acc. No
SGD - Acc. No
HUF - Acc. No
Foreign payments
Fixed-term and demand deposits
Free of charge SEPA payments, deposits and reasonable withdrawals
SourceWise multi-currency accountLHV Bank
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