Convera
Convera is a US - contrast fintech-infrastructure provider (Cross-border payments / FX). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. US origin - contrast
Who it's for
Convera is built for businesses moving money across currencies and borders - collections, FX and payouts. It operates under a payment institution licence.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): Partial - partly in the EEA - check the rail
- Company origin: US (US)
What Convera does
Verified licence profile
Convera (US; ex-Western Union Business Solutions) - B2B cross-border payments & FX, 140+ currencies, ~USD 190bn/yr. US origin - contrast. EEA rail: Convera Europe S.A. (Luxembourg PI, CSSF) - see the licence register entry.
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Official register entries
- Payment institution (PI) - Commission for the Supervision of Financial Sector · Ref Z000000028 · Active (EBA PSD2 register, as of 2026-07-18)
Register-sourced. See the full European Fintech Index. Registers have no legal significance - always confirm current status with the home regulator.
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🏦 Local IBANs: GB DE LU
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FAQ
Is Convera European / EEA-based?
Partly. Convera is US origin (US); part of its rail or data sits outside the EEA - check the licence profile.
What does Convera do?
Convera covers: Cross-border payments / FX. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.