Foren
Foren: industries it takes by its own published rules: Marketplace. Depends on the activity: Crypto. Last verified October 17, 2026.
- Foren UK Ltd (formerly Leatherback Ltd) · EMI authorised by the FCA (FRN 901074)
- FCA ·
Where it takes companies from
Its own list of countries, quoted below with its source and date
Products it publishes
International payments and FXSays it offers this
Company cardsSays it does not offer this
Foren cards are not currently available. Keep an eye on our official channels for updates on when cards become available.
Accepting card paymentsSays it offers this
Accept international cards and settle automatically into your Foren global account, in the currency you choose
Checkout presents the payment methods, currencies and flows that suit each market your customers are in, so paying feels local to them.
Bulk payoutsSays it offers this
Single or bulk payouts in local currency, with status and reconciliation data returned through the API.
Virtual accounts for your customersSays it offers this
Yes. You can issue multi-currency accounts to your users, or manage pooled balances across your operations.
Local rails in each market: virtual accounts for NGN, Interac for CAD, cards and open banking for GBP and so on.
Does not say it offers: Crypto on- and off-ramp, Safeguarding account, Client money account, Escrow
As its own pages say it, each quote with the date we read it. A product it does not mention is never shown as one it does not offer.
Currencies it holds
Holds GBPa balance; account details of its own on the local payment system
Businesses may be able to access GBP, USD, CAD and NGN currency accounts, subject to eligibility, country availability and completion of the required onboarding and verification checks.
Hold 11 currencies in one account ... British Pound
Eligible and verified businesses may be able to request local account details for supported currencies, such as GBP, USD and CAD, in their company name.
Holds USDa balance; account details of its own in this currency
Businesses may be able to access GBP, USD, CAD and NGN currency accounts, subject to eligibility, country availability and completion of the required onboarding and verification checks.
Hold 11 currencies in one account ... US Dollar
Eligible and verified businesses may be able to request local account details for supported currencies, such as GBP, USD and CAD, in their company name.
Holds CADa balance; account details of its own on the local payment system
Businesses may be able to access GBP, USD, CAD and NGN currency accounts, subject to eligibility, country availability and completion of the required onboarding and verification checks.
Hold 11 currencies in one account ... Canadian Dollar
Eligible and verified businesses may be able to request local account details for supported currencies, such as GBP, USD and CAD, in their company name.
Does not say it holds: SGD, HKD, AUD
Only currencies its own pages name, each quote with the date we read it. A currency it does not mention is never shown as one it does not hold.
Policy by industry
| Industry | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace | Yes | |
| Crypto | Depends on the activity | |
| iGaming | No | |
| Adult | No | |
| Unlicensed financial services | No |
No published rule (read in full on October 16, 2026): AI and SaaS, Forex and CFD
Has this rule changed? Tell us
Closing an account
24.2 (a) If you are a consumer, a micro-enterprise or a charity, we may terminate the Agreement at any time by giving you at least two months' prior written notice for accounts opened before 28th April 2026 or 90 days prior written notice for accounts opened after 28th April 2026. (b) If you are not a consumer, a micro-enterprise or a charity, we may terminate the Agreement at any time by giving you at least one month's prior written notice.
39.3 If you are not satisfied with the way we have handled your complaint, or our response, you may be able to take your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Account closed or frozen? What Foren’s terms say
Rules about countries
Foren currently onboards sole traders, limited companies and payment service providers (PSPs) registered or operating in the United Kingdom, Canada and Nigeria, subject to our eligibility and verification requirements.
What we read
- Acceptable use and prohibited activities
- Read · foren.co/legal/eligibility
- Help pages on particular industries
- Read · foren.co/legal/eligibility · foren.co/business · foren.co/use-cases/smes · foren.co/use-cases/fintechs-mtos
- Countries it takes
- Read · foren.co/business · foren.co/legal/eligibility
- Countries it refuses
- Searched, none published · foren.co/legal/eligibility · foren.co/legal/terms-and-conditions
- Rules on owners and directors
- Searched, none published · foren.co/business · foren.co/legal/terms-and-conditions · foren.co/faq
- Prices
- Searched, none published · foren.co/pricing · foren.co/business/pricing · foren.co/business · foren.co/faq · foren.co/legal/terms-and-conditions
- Terms on closing accounts
- Read · foren.co/legal/terms-and-conditions
- Complaints
- Read · foren.co/legal/terms-and-conditions
- Licence register
- Read · register.fca.org.uk/s/firm