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iBanFirst

iBanFirst

4.5/5 1.6/5 · Data verified on

iBanFirst is a B2B FX and payments platform well rated on Trustpilot (4.5+), handling €2.5B in monthly volume, with forward and flexible forward contracts for hedging and real-time tracking. The service is B2B only, however, with no card issuing and no FX speculation.

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Transparency: Medium
61/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Medium
61/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Account fee Free
IBAN dedicato · BE, FR, DE, NL, GB, US
Multi-currency Yes · 30 currencies
Outbound transfers to third-party IBANs Yes
Utility direct billing Yes
SEPA direct debit (SDD) Yes
On-chain crypto withdrawal No
SEPA transfer Free
Interest on balance 0%
ATM withdrawal not declared
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries EEA, UK · 50+ countries
Regulator NBB
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2B
MiCA / License status Payment Institution AISP + PISP (PSD2)

Plans & pricing

Strengths

  • Trustpilot 4,5+; €2,5B/month; forward + flexible forward for hedging; real-time tracking.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • Only B2B; no card; no speculazione FX.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (AISP + PISP (PSD2)): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.

Verdict

A D ★ 4.5/5 ★ 1.6/5

With an AISP/PISP licence under PSD2 supervised by the NBB, €2.5B in monthly volume and strong Trustpilot reviews, iBanFirst ranks among the category's most reliable on FX payments. Protection is narrow, though: it's a B2B-only service with no card issuing and average privacy for the segment.

Geared toward corporate FX hedging with forward and flexible forward contracts, iBanFirst doesn't speak the crypto-native language: full KYC, a custodial account and no FX speculation allowed. It's a B2B treasury tool, not a lever on privacy or self-custody.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 1.0
Fund control 20% 0.8
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 5.0

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

Is iBanFirst a real bank?

iBanFirst operates under a Payment Institution licence (BE). It is regulated by NBB. The deposit-protection scheme is not documented for this service; check the official terms.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs with iBanFirst?

The ability to send transfers to third-party IBANs is not documented; check the official website.

Does iBanFirst support direct debits and utility billing?

SEPA direct debit (SDD): not documented. Utility-bill domiciliation: not documented.

Which fiat currencies does iBanFirst support?

iBanFirst supports 30 fiat currencies. Multi-currency accounts: supported.

Can I withdraw crypto on-chain from iBanFirst?

On-chain crypto withdrawal is not documented; check the official website.

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jul 11, 2026

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