Use Obvious Money USD account and make seamless USD transfers using ACH, SWIFT or transfer dollars from your US bank account to your local bank account seamlessly and at the lowest cost. Moreover, get upto 5.5% interest when you deposit money in the Obvious Money US account
Obvious Money is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Layer2 financial services Inc.
Earn up to 5.5% APY on your funds. Withdraw anytime, anywhere, any amount
Recieve and send payments through ACH, WIRE, Swift transfers
Remit USD to your local bank account at the lowest cost possible!
Send money to anyone globally with just a phone number for free!
Eligibility for Obvious Money account depends on your country of residence and not your nationality.
How do I send an International money transfer from the US to South Africa
You can send USD via ACH, Wire, or SWIFT transfer. The amount and time to send the funds will vary depending on the method chosen for transfer. Additionally, you can use Obvious Money p2p transfer to send funds using a phone number which is instant and free of cost.
Is Obvious Money a licensed financial institution
No, Obvious Money is not a bank nor a licensed financial institution. Obvious is a software company, that provides financial services in partnership with Layer2 Financial Inc, which is a licensed BAAS provider.
What documents do I need to open Obvious Money USD account?
You need a passport or local national identity proof to complete KYC and open a bank account.
Is Obvious Money a bank?
No, Obvious Money is not a bank nor a licensed financial institution. Obvious is a software company, that provides financial services in partnership with Layer2 Financial Inc, which is a licensed BAAS provider.
How does Obvious Money work?
Obvious Money provides a banking account on top of blockchain rails. When you receive USD in your account, it gets automatically converted to USDC(digital dollars provided by Circle) and stored in your account. When you send funds over ACH or International Wire, USDC gets converted to USD instantly and is sent over traditional banking rails.
Who can open a USD bank account?
USD bank account via Obvious Money is available in 150+ countries. You can check the eligibility for your country by checking on the website. After your KYC gets approved, you can start using your account.