Shield
Miami, US · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Shield provides US bank accounts, stablecoin payment infrastructure, and business credit products for international wholesale and distribution businesses. The platform enables compliant USDT payments that settle in USD and offers US routing numbers without requiring a US address.
Also known as getshield.xyz · Shield
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Investors · 7
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Shield is a financial services provider targeting international wholesale and distribution businesses. Its platform is organized around three product lines: US bank accounts with real routing and account numbers issued without a US address or branch visit; compliant stablecoin payments in which funds leave as USDT and arrive as USD; and business credit cards underwritten on company revenue rather than personal credit scores.
The banking product supports wire transfers, ACH payments and multi-currency flows from a single interface, with accounts described as named and FDIC insured and approval within 24 hours of application. The payments product advertises same-day settlement, no FX spread and coverage of more than 150 countries for supplier payments. Credit cards are offered in virtual and physical form with five-to-seven-figure limits, same-day decisions, cashback and no impact on personal credit scores.
The company positions itself as a registered money services business with FinCEN and cites $1M of insurance, and states that members of its team hold certifications associated with ACFCS, NW3C, NACHA and ACFE. Onboarding is presented as a three-step online process: application, document upload and compliance review, then issuance of US account details.
Business model
Shield supplies banking, cross-border stablecoin payment and credit products directly to business customers, replacing correspondent-bank wire flows with USDT transfers that settle in USD.
Traction
The company reports more than $500 million in transactions processed and service in more than 120 countries, and states it is backed by venture capital investors in fintech.
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Market position
Shield operates in cross-border business banking and stablecoin payments, serving international trade businesses that are underserved by traditional banks.
Shield contrasts itself with traditional banks by citing 30-second wires versus three-to-five-day delays, stablecoin payment support, business credit approval based on revenue rather than personal credit, account issuance without a US address, and FinCEN-registered MSB status.
Technology
The platform routes business payments as USDT stablecoin transfers that are converted to USD for same-day settlement, and issues US routing and account numbers plus virtual and physical cards through a single online account interface.
Go-to-market
Direct online self-service application with a compliance review step, supported by booked 30-minute sales calls with company representatives during weekday hours.
International wholesale and distribution businesses that transact cross-border and have difficulty obtaining or retaining US banking and business credit.
Geography
Headquartered in Miami, United States, with accounts and payment coverage described as spanning 120 to 150 countries.
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Key figures
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Competitors · 8
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primary sources listed
- Shieldgetshield.xyz · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Shield do?
- Shield offers US bank accounts, stablecoin payments and business credit cards for international wholesalers and distributors.
- Who founded Shield?
- Shield was founded by Luis Carchi, Emmanuel Udotong.
- Who are Shield's investors?
- Shield's investors include 2 Punks Capital, Bollinger Investment Group, Eterna Capital, Giant Ventures Global Llp, Metamatic Group, Triton Capital, Very Serious Ventures.
- Where is Shield headquartered?
- Shield is headquartered in Miami, US.