The Alternative Banking Platform
Alt21 vs Corpay: The comparison for businesses that don’t want to outsource their treasury.
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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FCA & MFSA Regulated
Client funds safeguarded
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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 Corpay
What's the difference between Alt21 and Corpay?
Yes — 145+ currencies (1)
Yes — rate, spread and all-in cost shown before every trade
Yes — relationship-led execution (2)
Up to 24 months, self-serve in platform
Yes — relationship-led (2)
Available in platform
Available via account manager (2)
Yes — set a rate, Alt21 executes automatically
FX margins and fee breakdowns available (1)
Rate, spread, and all-in cost shown upfront on every trade type
Relationship and advisor-led (2)
Self-serve platform with expert support available
QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct (via Corpay One) (3)
Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage
Contact for pricing (2)
No setup fee. No subscription fee.
Dedicated relationship manager (2)
In-house FX professionals available for complex trades
Enterprise businesses wanting outsourced treasury management
Growing businesses that want self-serve hedging and full pricing transparency
- Corpay Cross-Border platform — corpay.com/cross-border, April 2026
- Corpay currency risk management model — corpay.com/en-US/cross-border/currency-risk-management, April 2026
- Corpay One SME platform — corpay.com/resources/newsroom/corpay-expands-corpay-one-capabilities, January 2026
Corpay acquired Alpha Group International in November 2025. Alpha Group continues to operate as a separate brand. See our Alt21 vs Alpha FX comparison for more detail.
Enterprise hedging tools. Built for growing businesses
Corpay's model is built around enterprise relationships and outsourced treasury. 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
Trusted by finance teams
“I need to make regular payments in Euros and recently established my account with Alt 21. It was straight forward and Patricia and colleagues really attentive. Once the rate calculation was done I realised I had been leaving money on the table using my own bank previously!”
“Alt 21 is an easy to use platform that I would recommend to everyone to use. The price of trades and the clarity and transparency is exceptional. The staff are helpful and are at hand to assist at a moments notice. I have had a great experience using this system.”
“The setup was painless and platform is simple to use. It is extremely competitive compared to the pillar banks and i'm fairly sure ALT21 will capture a large section of the FX market in time.”
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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Quick Registration
Provide your business details and verify your identity through our secure, encrypted portal..
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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