How to use Global Accounts on PaymentsHub

Fund payments from virtual accounts covering 30+ currencies
The Global Accounts feature on PaymentsHub allows you to open virtual accounts in 30+ currencies on the platform. You can use these currencies to fund payments, invoice and collect payments in multiple currencies, easily convert between currencies, and buy currencies when rates are favorable.

Here we will look at how to open an account, how to add funds to an account, and how to convert currencies between accounts.

how to open a global account

Step 1. Once signed into PaymentsHub, click the ‘Payment Methods’ menu item where you will be presented with a list of available Global Accounts.

Step 2. Scroll down and select ‘Add a Global Account with Bank Details’. Alternatively, click on the desired currency and add a Global Account from there.

Step 3. Select your desired currency, accept the terms and conditions, and click ‘Add’.

Step 4. Your account is instantly opened, and you can see all the details.

how to add funds to a global account

You have two ways to add funds to any of your Global Accounts. Either make a payment from your bank, or make a payment via PaymentsHub.
Option 1 - via your Bank

Step 1. Make a payment into your Global Account from your banking platform using the provided details on PaymentsHub.

Option 2 - Directly via PaymentsHub

Step 1. If you have an account already set-up on PaymentsHub, go to ‘Manual Payments’ and pay into your Global Account by selecting it as a beneficiary.

For instructions on how to make a Manual Payment, go here.


how to convert currencies between global accounts

Step 1. Go to your Global Accounts by selecting ‘Payments Methods’.

Step 2. Select the Global Account you wish to move funds from (the account must have sufficient funds) and click ‘Convert’.

Step 3. Enter the amount you want to convert, select the destination currency, and choose the Global Account you want to send it to. You’ll be provided with a live FX rate and, once happy, click ‘Convert’.

Your funds will arrive instantly to the destination Global Account.


any questions?

If you have any questions on how to use Global Accounts in PaymentsHub, contact the team here.

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