Country guide
Business accounts for companies in India.
Indian exporters collect USD and EUR from buyers abroad; Indian importers pay suppliers in USD. USD, EUR and GBP accounts in your company's name, payments on bank rails and in digital dollars, and trade finance.
What businesses in India get from Helm.
USD and EUR details for buyers abroad
Buyers in the United States and Europe pay you as a domestic transfer, with your company name on the account.
- Approved08:40
- Sent08:41
- Receiving bank13:15
- ArrivesTue 21 Oct
Pay suppliers in China and the Gulf
SWIFT or USDT from one recipient list, with the fee and arrival date shown first.
Receivables finance for buyers on terms
An advance against invoices to approved buyers, settled when the buyer pays.
The payments a business in India makes most.
| Movement | Rail | How it arrives |
|---|---|---|
| US buyer pays you | ACH or Fedwire to your USD details | Domestic for the buyer |
| European buyer pays you | SEPA to your EUR IBAN | Domestic transfer |
| You pay a supplier in China | SWIFT or USDT | SWIFT in 1 to 3 business days; USDT in minutes |
| You receive from a Gulf buyer | SWIFT | 1 to 3 business days |
India at a glance.
| Local currency | INR |
| Account currencies at Helm | USD, EUR, GBP, USDC, USDT |
| Main ports and gateways | Mumbai (Nhava Sheva), Mundra, Chennai |
| Main trading partners | United States, UAE, China, Europe |
Opening an account from India.
Your account manager sends one document list: certificate of incorporation, register of directors and owners, identity and address for each, proof of business address, a recent bank statement and two or three invoices or contracts that show the trade. With the list complete, most accounts are live within days. The full list and timings are on the Eligibility page.
Helm is a financial technology company, not a bank. Accounts and payments are provided through licensed partners named in your account agreement; see Security.
Questions and answers.
Can an Indian company open a Helm account?
Yes. Helm serves Indian registered businesses that trade internationally. Your account manager confirms the corridors you use on the first call.
How do I bring export proceeds into India?
Pay out from Helm in USD to your Indian bank account; your bank handles the conversion and reporting under Indian rules.
Can I hold USD outside India?
Helm holds USD, EUR and GBP balances in your company's name. Your account manager will discuss what suits your business and its obligations.
Open your Helm account.
Accounts open in days, with a named account manager who knows the corridors businesses in India trade along.
Or speak to our team: [email protected]- Sent by buyer08:02
- On SEPA08:03
- Received08:05
- In EUR account08:05