Banking for exporters.
Exporters receiving USD from US clients face a stack of frictions: opening a US business account without an SSN, filing W-8BEN with clients, converting USD without losing to FX. Plaitr's non-custodial US account clears those hurdles. Below, every Plaitr post on exporter banking.
13 posts on exporters
- Compliance
1099 international contractor rules for exporters 2026
1099 international contractor rules for 2026: when W-8BEN removes the 1099, when it does not, and why some US clients still withhold 30 percent by default.
11 min read - Compliance
AD Code registration for Indian exporters: 2026 guide
AD code registration India guide: how the 14-digit code works, port rules, docs, timelines, and how Plaitr's partner-bank flow ships the letter fast.
10 min read - Exporters
How to receive USD payments as a LATAM founder in 2026
A practical 2026 guide to receive USD from US clients across LATAM, comparing local rails, Wise, Payoneer, and Plaitr with real fees.
10 min read - Payments
Shopify Payouts for international sellers: 2026 fee guide
How Shopify payouts reach an international seller in 2026, where the 3-5% fee stack lives, and how a US business account cuts total cost.
11 min read - Banking
Amazon FBA seller US bank account: the 2026 guide
How Amazon FBA sellers open a US bank account in 2026 to receive USD payouts in full and skip the 1.5% currency converter fee stack.
8 min read - Banking
US bank account for freelancer international clients (2026)
How a US bank account for freelancer international work stops the 3-6% bleed on Stripe, PayPal, and wire USD payouts. Mercury vs Wise vs Payoneer vs Plaitr.
10 min read - Stablecoins
USDC to INR business off-ramp: what actually works
USDC to INR business off-ramp guide for Indian exporters: RBI stance in 2026, VDA tax, partner comparison, and how Plaitr routes the flow end to end.
10 min read - Compliance
W-8BEN vs W-8BEN-E: which one an exporter files in 2026
W-8BEN vs W-8BEN-E for exporters in 2026: individual or entity, the 30% default withholding rule, treaty benefits, and what US clients need on file.
10 min read - Compliance
How to get an EIN as a non-resident founder
The EIN non resident path skips the online IRS tool. Here is the SS-4 fax route, the CPA route, and real timelines for opening a US account.
5 min read - Exporters
How Indian exporters receive USD without RBI headaches
A US bank account for Indian exporters that holds USD, converts to INR at mid-market, and keeps your FIRA/EDPMS paperwork clean under RBI rules.
5 min read - Banking
Mercury alternatives for non-resident exporters
Compare Mercury alternatives for non-resident exporters, from Relay and Wise to Plaitr, with notes on eligibility, stablecoin rails, and logistics.
5 min read - Banking
How to open a US business account without an SSN
The US business account without SSN path exists for non-resident founders. Here is the EIN-only route, the documents partner banks accept, and the rejections to sidestep.
6 min read - Banking
Open a US business bank account as a non-resident exporter
A US business bank account non resident exporter path that clears: the four real options, the docs each demands, the countries each rejects, the timelines.
5 min read