The Alternative Banking Platform
Alt21 vs Alpha Group: For businesses that want to see what they’re paying before they trade.
With Alt21 you can:
Lock in exchange rates with forward contracts
Protect your margins on future payments. Book forwards directly in the platform, no broker call needed.
See the full cost before every trade
Rate, spread, and all-in amount shown upfront on every trade type, every time. No surprises.
Earn returns on idle cash balances
Competitive returns on GBP, EUR, and USD managed alongside your FX, with no lock-in.
Book options and set target rates in the platform
Manage your FX exposure self-serve. Set target rates, automate execution, and access expert support when a trade really matters.
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ALT 21 Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 783837) in England and Wales (number 10723112). The registered address is 45 Eagle Street, London WC1R 4FS, United Kingdom.
Alt21 Europe Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority in Malta (C 109724). The registered address is 171, Triq l-Ifran, Valletta VLT 1455, Malta.
Alt21 vs Alpha Group
What's the difference between Alt21 and Alpha Group?
Yes (1)
Yes — rate, spread and all-in cost shown before every trade
Yes — advisory-led execution (1)
Up to 24 months, self-serve in platform
Yes — advisory-led execution (1)
Available in platform
Available via adviser (1)
Yes — set a rate, Alt21 executes automatically
Pricing not published; rates set per relationship2
Rate, spread, and all-in cost shown upfront on every trade type
Advisory and relationship-led — board-level strategy (3)
Self-serve platform with expert support available
Not publicly listed (2)
Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage
Contact for pricing (2)
No setup fee. No subscription fee.
Senior advisers and dedicated relationship managers (3)
In-house FX professionals available for complex trades
Mid-to-large corporates wanting board-level FX strategy and advisory relationships
Growing businesses that want self-serve hedging and full pricing transparency
- Alpha Group FX products — alphagroup.com, April 2026
- Alpha Group pricing model — moneytransfercomparison.com/alphafx, April 2026
- Alpha Group service model — alphagroup.com/corporate/partnerships, April 2026
Alpha Group (formerly Alpha FX) was acquired by Corpay in November 2025 and continues to operate as a separate brand. See our Alt21 vs Corpay comparison for more detail
Comparison based on publicly available product information, April 2026. Features and pricing may vary by account type and region. Always verify current terms directly with each provider. This does not constitute financial advice.
Enterprise hedging tools. Built for growing businesses
Alpha Group was built around board-level advisory relationships and institutional clients. Alt21 was built around you, a self-serve platform where you see every cost, execute every trade, and stay in control from day one.
Transparency
See the full cost of every trade before you confirm
Alt21 shows you the rate, the spread, and the all-in amount upfront on every trade type, every time. No surprises after the fact.
Live rate, spread, and all-in cost shown before every trade
Spot, forward, and option contracts all priced clearly
No subscription fee. No hidden charges.
In-platform hedging
Full hedging capability. No enterprise contract required.
Protect your margins on future payments with forwards and options booked directly in the platform. No broker call. No relationship required to get started.
Forward contracts up to 24 months ahead
Set target rates. Alt21 executes automatically when hit.
Expert FX support available when a trade really matters
Visibility
Every balance, position, and currency in one place
See your full cash and FX position in real time. Open forwards, multi-currency balances, P&L, and exposure, without logging into multiple accounts.
Connects to Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage
Real-time P&L, collateral, and transaction reporting
1,200+ bank connections via Open Banking
The Alt21 Platform
The finance platform your bank should have built.
See the live rate, margin and all-in cost
Know exactly what you're paying before you confirm. Alt21 shows the full rate, spread, and all-in cost on every transaction.
Book forwards and options in-platform
Execute forwards and options directly with expert support available when you need it.
Log in once. See everything.
Real-time P&L, collateral, balances, and upcoming settlements all in one dashboard.
HOW TO
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Strategy Consultations
Speak with our FX specialists to tailor a hedging strategy that fits your unique business cycles.
Execute & Optimise
Start executing trades at institutional rates and monitoring your portfolio in real-time.
Let users protect future payments from currency swings before they send or receive them directly inside your platform.
Don’t just take our word for it
“I saved nearly $2,000 on a $100,000 transaction. Our bank had quoted over $2,000 — we completed it on Alt21 for $40. ”
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