“Can a fintech built on U.S. sponsor-banking infrastructure become the financial operating system for Bangladesh's global remote workforce — combining USD accounts, cross-border payments, and a talent marketplace in one platform?”
Priyo launched as a financial operating system targeting Bangladesh's growing remote workforce and freelance community, providing access to U.S.-based bank accounts and Mastercard debit cards through a Regent Bank sponsor-banking arrangement. The platform has expanded from basic USD accounts into a broader workforce marketplace combining payments, talent hiring, and payroll tools. The Stripe partnership in 2026 marks a deliberate push toward becoming a cross-border payment gateway for Bangladesh's freelancers, enabling them to receive payments from international clients through global card networks and bank transfers.