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How to Receive Dollars Outside the US

You do not need US residency to receive dollars from US clients—you need payment instructions they recognize and a compliance-ready workflow.

  • ACH instead of costly wires
  • Virtual USD receiving details
  • Hold or convert on your schedule
  • Works for freelancers and agencies

In this guide

Practical takeaways

  1. 01

    Basic workflow

    Invoice in USD, share US ACH/wire instructions from your SwiftFi conversion account, and archive each confirmation.

    Declare and convert according to your home country rules with a local tax adviser.

How SwiftFi helps

Open a conversion account, share US ACH details with clients or payroll, then choose stablecoin for lower fees and faster settlement—or off-ramp if you prefer not to hold stablecoin.

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Conversion accounts

Conversion accounts give you US banking details so clients pay with everyday ACH. Then hold stablecoin for lower fees and faster payments, or off-ramp if you prefer not to.

Next step

Open a conversion account and get paid the familiar way

Clients and employers keep everyday ACH. You get US details, clear tracking, and a choice after funds arrive—hold stablecoin or off-ramp.

How to Receive Dollars Outside the US