Best (startup) ecommerce bank setup

[PoncePirate]

Hi guys,
First of all, a warm thank you to all of the contributors and active members of this forum. I've learned valuable things while searching around in the forums.

I have an ecommerce website where I sell digital goods. Average monthly turnover of restarting the activity will go around 2 to 7k€, then will gradually increase once we're fully operational.

I'm looking for a solid bank account (ideally with IBAN and ACH, crypto-friendly”¦) that is not too picky on KYC (no video conference, live selfie, etc”¦) for a 1y EU company.
Finally, I'm looking for a payment gateway processor that accepts digital goods sales (most of them see digital goods as high risk) to be inserted on our website.

I made some research and found some options (Bunq, BNC10, Paxum, Paysera, Payoneer”¦) and having advices from you guys will help in selecting the best way to proceed with.

Thanks in advance.
PP.

 

[EliasIT]

what digital goods do you sell? it would help to give us some more details about your service.

do you already have a company setup, or are you looking for a offshore company? what are your goals?

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[Tamarind]

"that is not too picky on KYC (no video conference, live selfie, etc”¦)"

EU company and avoiding those, will be impossible.

 

[PoncePirate]

Thank you guys for your answers.

@EliasIT : Software keys, video games and more recently eBooks. Average transactions (clients buying) range from 10 to 50€. As mentioned, I have a fresh EU structure (UK) so in the idea of using it.
@Tamarind : Even for street banks? What would you advise to do then?

 

[sonato]

What is wrong with the EMI's like Transferwise or using N26 bank it should work well out for you.

 

[PoncePirate]

sonato said:
What is wrong with the EMI's like Transferwise or using N26 bank it should work well out for you.
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They ask for too many detailed info about ID. That's why I mentioned in post bank(s) "that is not too picky on KYC (no video conference, live selfie, etc”¦)"

 

[NicolasMaduro]

TransferWise is probably one of the easiest EMI to get accepted on. Personally I have opened many accounts with TransferWise, and I have not even one single time experienced being asked for a "selfie with passport" for example. Passport + incorporation papers have always been enough for them. If you can´t even get accepted with TransferWise then good luck.

I know that TransferWise sometimes ask for more documentation. This is probably with high risk nationalities, users going trough VPN/TOR or using a flagged passport? Do anyone know how that works?

 

[IBO Panama]

Transferwise denied my business account and then they are closing my account, be careful guys.
They do not like anyone doing company formation.

 

[NicolasMaduro]

rocketstrix said:
Transferwise denied my business account and then they are closing my account, be careful guys.
They do not like anyone doing company formation.
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Yes it says in their policy....