Helm and Statrys, compared.
The same checklist applied to both, using each provider's published fees. Read on 21 October 2026.
| Helm | Statrys | |
|---|---|---|
| Account currencies with local details | USD, EUR, GBP | 11 currencies, Hong Kong based |
| Account fee | Agreed with your account manager | None |
| Receive on local rails | Domestic transfer | Free for HKD, CNY, USD (Hong Kong domestic), GBP, EUR |
| Receive by SWIFT | Agreed with your account manager | HKD 60 |
| Send by SWIFT | Agreed with your account manager | HKD 85 |
| Conversion | Agreed with your account manager | From 0.1% majors |
| Digital dollars | USDC and USDT | Not offered |
| Trade finance | Supplier, receivables and working capital | Not offered |
| Named account manager | Every client | Dedicated account manager stated on its site |
| Opening time | Days, one document list | Not stated on the pricing page |
Which one fits which business
Statrys is a Hong Kong business account with a published named account manager and low published fees, built for companies incorporated in Hong Kong, Singapore and the BVI. Helm serves businesses registered worldwide outside the UK and EEA, and adds digital dollars and trade finance. A Hong Kong company trading in HKD and CNY has a strong case for Statrys. A business registered elsewhere, or one that settles in USDT and finances orders, has the case for Helm.
The checklist behind the table
The items above are the ones that decide what an account costs a trading business and whether it covers the whole trade. The guide to the best business bank account for importers explains each item; the exporters' guide covers the receiving side.
Open a Helm account
USD, EUR and GBP accounts, SWIFT and digital dollar payments, trade finance and a named account manager.
Open accountQuestions
Is Helm cheaper than Statrys?
It depends on what you do. The table above lists each provider's published fees on the same items. For a trading business the three fees that matter most are the SWIFT fee, the conversion fee and the fee to receive; compare those three against your own monthly pattern.
Can I use Helm and Statrys together?
Yes. Many businesses hold more than one account. Helm account details in your company's name can be used alongside any other provider.
Where do these figures come from?
Helm agrees fees with each client before the account opens. Statrys's figures are from statrys.com/pricing, read on 21 October 2026. Fees change; check the provider's page before you decide.
Figures for Statrys are taken from its published pricing page on the review date and may change. Statrys is a trademark of its owner. This page is general information, not advice.