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We deliver prosperity into the markets we serve by moving money where it’s needed and turning complex financial challenges into seamless opportunities for our partners.
We remove barriers, cut through complexity, and deliver FX and enhanced payments with speed, security, and clarity. We treat every client as a partner, working together to move money – confidently, compliantly, and without compromise. With decades of trust in the world’s most dynamic markets, we help our clients deliver.
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Coverage of global GDP
30
Central banks
120
Countries and currencies
800
Currency pairs
About us
We move money
Crown Agents Bank is a UK-regulated bank focused on emerging markets. Driven by our mission to support prosperity in hard-to-reach regions, Crown Agents Bank provides vital financial services through specialist FX, cross-border payments, trade finance, and treasury management work. Our relationship-led model, global market access and deep regional expertise means we can facilitate the two-way flow of funds throughout the world’s most complex financial markets.
We deliver prosperity in the markets we serve, guided by four brand principles. We are proven experts, market connectors, enduring partners and impact makers, and by placing our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do, we strive to make a meaningful impact in emerging markets and support global prosperity.
Our brand principles
How we deliver on our promise
Proven experts
We’ve built our experience over decades. Combining expertise in complex cross-border payments with specialist market knowledge, we help clients move money with total confidence.
Market connectors
We connect clients to markets others can’t. Our extensive network, built through trust and time, opens access to a range of currencies and ensures the flow of funds to and within markets across the Global South.
Enduring partners
We’re here for the long term. Our enduring partnerships are built on deep understanding, tailored solutions, and an unwavering commitment to our clients, who can count on us to deliver, even in times of friction.
Impact makers
We are dedicated to having a meaningful impact. With a focus on responsible business, transparent operations, and sustainability, we ensure we make a positive mark on the communities we serve.
Company history
Trust takes time
Trusted by a global ecosystem of leading institutions across the public, private and development sectors, Crown Agents Bank’s strength lies in its network, which connects its clients to underserved geographies by giving them access to 120+ currencies across 800+ currency pairs. With a history spanning nearly 200 years, the bank partners closely with clients and understands the nuances of local markets to ensure risk mitigation, improve the flow of money, and champion financial inclusion so that equitable and truly global markets can flourish.
We combine heritage with agility to solve tomorrow’s challenges for our clients.
1833
Joint Agents appointed by the British Government
1870
Floated loan bonds on the London Securities market
1971
Crown Agents appointed by DFID for disbursement of UK aid
1989
Crown Agents Bank established
1997
Privatised by UK Government
2016
Acquired by Helios Investment Partners
2017
Launch of EMpower FX online trading platform
2019
Acquisition of Segovia
2023
Parent company, CAB Payments Holdings ltd, floated on London Stock Exchange
2023
B Corp certification
2024
CAB Payments Europe, based in Amsterdam, gains payments licence
2025
Acquired US licence and opened representative office in New York
Expertise
Our people
Our employees are the cornerstone of our success, embodying our commitment to building lasting partnerships and understanding client needs. Their expertise and dedication enable us to offer a truly relationship-driven service, ensuring we deliver prosperity in to the markets we serve.
testimonials
What our clients
say about us
“We operate in countries which are perceived as ‘high risk’ to mainstream banks and money transfer agents, which makes transferring funds to our branch offices and partners slow and complicated. However, since we started using CAB ebanking and Webtrader platforms, many of these issues have been resolved. Funds are sent swiftly and securely, meaning our projects can proceed without the delays previously encountered.
We have also received strong trading support via the WebTrader platform, with competitive rates and reliable execution. The team are always willing to help out and are open to negotiation in order to provide the best deals for our transfers. We have found their customer service to be consistently quick, reliable, and responsive ensuring queries are solved in a prompt hassle-free manner.
Overall, our experience with Crown Agents Bank has been highly positive, and we value the consistency and quality of both their service and trading capabilities.”
STREET CHILD
“Our partnership with Crown Agents Bank was instrumental in navigating the complex challenges we face across African markets. They didn’t just support us, they worked alongside us with their local knowledge and technical expertise, which made a real difference to the business we do.”
Aditya Birla Global Trading
Our awards & accreditations
Hard to source currencies, seamlessly delivered
Access 120+ currencies across 800+ currency pairs
Our currency capabilities span Africa, LATAM, the Caribbean, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, as well as G10 countries. A full list can be found below.
120
currencies and markets
800
currency pairs
Shaping finance as a force for good
Responsible business
Responsible business isn’t a passing phase for Crown Agents Bank, it’s a way of working. We are proud to help build stronger financial ecosystems, promote financial inclusion, and invest in solutions that last. From minimising our environmental footprint to supporting sustainable growth in emerging markets, we want to leave every market we touch better than we found it.
Sectors
Customer segments
Banks
Trusted expertise, robust infrastructure and strong regulation to simplify cross-border and local operations, access hard-to-trade currencies, and manage liquidity confidently.
Non-Bank Financial Institutions
Access reliable currencies and cross-border payment corridors with ease, security and scalability, empowering confident transactions in evolving markets.
Careers
Careers that make a difference
We help communities to thrive by delivering payments and FX in some of the most challenging territories. Our employees are key to our success in moving money to where it’s needed most.
