“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.
Priyo discloses Regent Bank as its banking provider, according to the Embedded Finance Index 2026.
Priyo does not disclose a bank charter of its own; its banking services are provided through Regent Bank.
Priyo processes payments through Stripe.
Priyo's cards are issued through Regent Bank.
Priyo uses Stripe for FX and cross-border payouts.
The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 5 layers in Priyo's stack: Payments / PSP (Stripe); Banking / BaaS (Regent Bank); Card issuing (Regent Bank); Sponsor bank (Regent Bank); FX & payouts (Stripe).
Priyo was founded by Zakaria Swapan and is headquartered in Delaware, United States (incorporated); Bangladesh operations.
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