Articles on: 🏦 Global US Bank Accounts

Are global US bank accounts available in my country?

Global US bank accounts (Virtual Accounts) are available for money movement activities to most Halocard customers worldwide, both individuals and businesses.


Virtual Accounts are provided by SSB, Member FDIC. Funds deposited at SSB are eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, subject to applicable limitations and FDIC rules. 


Our banking partners restrict certain countries and U.S. states in order to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud.


Restricted Countries List


Virtual Accounts cannot be offered to residents or legal entities registered in the following countries:


Region

Restricted Countries

Asia

Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

Europe

Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Monaco, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine

Middle East

Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, West Bank, Yemen

Americas

Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela

Africa

Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania


Restricted US States List


Virtual Accounts cannot be offered to residents or legal entities registered in the following 13 states:


Region

Restricted States

United States

California, Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia


Updated on: 27/04/2026