You are exploring the opportunity to open an account with Neat. Or you have one already, and you are looking for an alternative.
In both cases, finding the answers to your questions may be time consuming.
First thing first, if you are still trying to understand what products are offered by Neat, we have you covered in our in-depth Neat review.
If you are past this stage, you may want to check if any other offer is available. That’s why we have developed a full comparison of Statrys and Neat. It’s worth reading as we have set out as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision.
The purpose of this comparison is not to come to any definitive conclusion. Determining which option is the best fit for your company will depend on the payment needs of your business.
In a market that lacks transparency, we have used our best efforts to put together a comparison that may help you make your choice. And if anything is missing, please let us know so we can better help other entrepreneurs by adding relevant information. You can contact us on the website or send us an email at support@statrys.com.
Now, let’s move to the comparison:
Accounts
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Multi-Currency Business Account In Hong Kong | ![]() |
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Supported Currencies | HKD, USD, EUR, GBP, CNY, JPY, SGD, AUD, NZD, CAD and CHF | HKD, USD |
Monthly Income Limit | No | Yes (As set by Neat) |
Total Balance Limit | No | Yes (As set by Neat) |
Multi-currency business accounts in Hong Kong can be used to receive and make payments locally in Hong Kong and internationally from/to other countries. Both Statrys and Neat business accounts support multiple currencies. This means any payment received in one of those currencies is credited to the business account in the said currency – saving the cost of any foreign exchange conversion.
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EUR IBAN Account | ![]() |
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EURO IBAN accounts can be used to receive and make payments in EURO from/to all the countries of the SEPA Zone.
SEPA Zone
Eurozone Countries
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Vatican City State.
Non-eurozone countries
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Guernsey, Jersey, and Isle of Man.
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GBP IBAN Account | ![]() |
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GBP IBAN accounts can be used to receive and make payments in GBP from/to all the countries of the SEPA Zone (see above what the SEPA Zone is).
Foreign Exchange Services
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Currencies available | USD, EUR, GBP, HKD, SGD, CNY, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD and JPY | USD, HKD, EUR |
FX Services | Spot and Forward | Spot |
Cards
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Card Program | Mastercard | VISA |
Card type | ![]() Physical & virtual cards |
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Card base currency | HKD | HKD & USD |
Payment limit | 500,000 Hong Kong Dollars per card/year |
HKD or USD
balance in the account |
Cards per account | Multiple | Multiple |
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Lock/Unlock Card | ![]() |
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Customer Support
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Dedicated Account Manager | ![]() |
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Communication Channels | Website, Email, Phone, Whatsapp, Wechat | Website, Email, Phone, Whatsapp, Wechat |
Working Hours | 9am to 6pm Hong Kong Time Monday to Friday (except on public Hong Kong holidays) |
9am to 6pm Hong Kong Time Monday to Friday (except on public Hong Kong holidays) |
Pricing
Neat pricing set out in the chart below is a special offer valid from 1 June 2022 to 31 December 2022
Accounts & Payments Pricing
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Account Opening Fee | No* | No |
Account Monthly Fee | HKD88 (with dedicated account manager) |
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Receive local payments | Free | Free |
Receive international payments (SWIFT) | HKD55 | Free |
Send local payments | Free Local Payment sent out of the EURO IBAN Account HKD5** Local Payment sent out of the Multicurrency Business Account in Hong Kong |
USD5 or HKD38 CHATS payments in Hong Kong Free All other payments |
Send international payments (SWIFT) | HKD75 | HKD5 or HKD38 |
* Account opening fee may apply for companies not registered in Hong Kong or Singapore, companies with complex shareholding structure, and companies with high-risk business profiles.
** A fee of 25HKD applies for outward local payment exceeding 500,000HKD
Foreign Exchange Pricing
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FX Rate | Spread as low as As low as 0.1% based on real time mid-market rate (depending on exchange volume) Lower spread guaranteed: save 20% on FX commission applied by your other FX providers |
Spot Rate (No information provided on spot rate applied by Neat - i.e., the spread with the mid-market rate) |
Cards Pricing
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Card Transaction in a Currency different than the card base Currency (for example using the card for a transaction in EUR) |
FX fee based on Mastercard exchange rate + 1.5% | FX fee based on Visa exchange rate + 1.5% |
ATM Withdrawal | 1.99% Minimum HKD31 |
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Disclaimer
This publication is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended to cover every aspect of the topics with which it deals. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content in this publication. The information in this publication does not constitute legal, tax or other professional advice from Statrys Limited or its affiliates. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. We make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content in the publication is accurate, complete or up to date.
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