Overview

The Global USD Account is a next-generation digital dollar account that gives international businesses from 100+ countries access to the US banking system. Slash makes it possible to hold stable digital dollars, send payments around the world, and convert between fiat and crypto seamlessly.

Your account balance is denominated in USDSL — a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. Global USD sits between a traditional bank account and a stablecoin wallet: you get a real bank account with routing numbers for wire transfers, plus the speed and global accessibility of crypto when you need it.

You can receive fiat payouts from platforms like Stripe, Shopify, and more directly into your Global USD Account and have instant access to your funds.

Who It’s For

Global USD is designed for businesses based outside the United States that need reliable access to US dollars. Traditionally, holding and moving USD requires either a US bank account (which typically requires US incorporation) or navigating correspondent banking relationships that are slow, expensive, and often inaccessible to smaller companies.

Global USD removes that barrier. You can open a USD-denominated account without incorporating in the US, without maintaining a physical US presence, and without relying on intermediary banks that add days and fees to every transaction.

Common use cases include:

International service businesses: Agencies, consultancies, and software companies that invoice US clients in dollars and want to avoid conversion fees and SWIFT delays when getting paid
E-commerce and marketplace sellers: Businesses selling to US customers who need a US-based account for payouts from platforms like Amazon, Stripe, or Shopify.
Global remote teams: Companies paying US-based contractors or receiving payments from US partners without the overhead of a US subsidiary
Crypto-native companies: Businesses that operate on-chain but need a compliant off-ramp to traditional banking rails

If your business earns revenue in USD or pays expenses in USD, Global USD gives you direct access to the US financial system from wherever you’re based.

How It Works

Every Global USD Account unlocks:

US bank account: Complete with account and routing numbers for sending and receiving ACH transfers and wires
SWIFT access: Receive international wire transfers via Lead Bank (SWIFT code: LEADUS42XXX)
Crypto wallet: Send and receive USDC and USDT stablecoins across 9 blockchain networks
Platform payouts: Receive fiat payouts from Stripe, Shopify, and other platforms directly into your account

Funds deposited via any method are converted to USDSL and reflected as your account balance. When you send funds, you choose whether to pay via ACH, wire, or an on-chain crypto transfer.

What Is USDSL?

Your Global USD Account balance is denominated in USDSL, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar and backed by safe, cash-equivalent reserves. USDSL gives you digital access to dollars without needing a traditional bank.

USDSL is an ERC-20 token on the Base network, issued by Bridge Building Inc., a licensed stablecoin issuer.

Non-Custodial by Design

Slash doesn’t custody your assets. Your wallet is yours. You control the keys, the funds, and the decisions. That means:

No intermediaries
No waiting for bank hours
No unnecessary gatekeeping

Your wallet and asset management are powered by industry leaders Turnkey and Alchemy.

Withdrawing USDSL

You can withdraw USDSL at any time, as other stablecoins (USDC/USDT) or fiat via ACH or wire. As the owner of the business, you’ll simply be asked to verify your identity via email OTP.

How Global USD Differs from Other Slash Accounts

Business Checking

Slash’s core banking product for US-based businesses.

Eligibility: Requires a US-incorporated business entity
What’s included: FDIC-insured deposits, ACH/wire/RTP/FedNow, Slash Cards (virtual and physical), unlimited subaccounts, cashback rewards, international wire access (SWIFT), and more

Treasury

Earn yield on idle funds.

Eligibility: US-incorporated businesses; certain entity structures may be restricted
What’s included: Integrated treasury management system tied to Morgan Stanley and BlackRock money market funds

Global USD

USD access for businesses outside the United States.

Eligibility: Businesses based outside the US; no US incorporation required
What’s included: US bank account with routing number, international wire access via SWIFT, crypto deposit and withdrawal rails (USDC/USDT), platform payouts (Stripe, Shopify), ability to hold and transact in USD from anywhere
What’s not included: Slash Cards, FDIC coverage, RTP/FedNow

Eligibility & How to Apply

Global USD is available to businesses in 130+ countries. For a list of countries where Global USD is not currently offered, see our article 'How to Know if You're Eligible for Slash'.

When you apply for a Slash account online, the first step asks for your company location. If you select a country outside the United States, your application will default to a Global USD account.

To learn more about USDSL and the Global USD Account, please refer to our terms and services.

Need More Help?

If you’re not sure whether Global USD is right for your situation, reach out to our sales team. We can help you understand which Slash account type fits your needs.

You can also reach us through the in-app chat in your Slash dashboard.

What is the Slash Global USD Account?