Country Guides
The Country Guides Hub is designed to empower businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs with region-specific knowledge needed to expand and operate globally. Here, you’ll find comprehensive guides tailored to key markets – including the USA, UK, Philippines, Pakistan, India, Argentina, Brazil, and Ukraine – that cover how to navigate banking, cross-border payments, regulations, and business setup. Whether you’re looking to receive payments from international clients, open a local business bank account, or remain compliant with fiscal requirements, our guides deliver clear, practical insights for your region.
Featured resources
How to Receive International Payments in the Philippines: A 2026 Guide
Getting paid by overseas clients shouldn’t be complicated. Learn the best ways to receive international payments in the Philippines and streamline how your business gets paid globally.
Country Guides, Featured
How New Game Studios in the Philippines Manage Revenue Across Global Platforms
This guide explores how game studio CEOs and founders can utilize fragmented income streams from Steam, App Stores, ad networks, and more, while mitigating FX volatility and legacy banking lags.
Country Guides
How to Transfer Funds From Your Credit or Debit Card to Payoneer in the Philippines
Looking to fund your Payoneer account using a credit card in the Philippines? Learn how it works, available methods, alternatives, and cash-out options with Payoneer.
Country Guides
Understanding Payoneer Fees and Costs for Filipinos: A Complete Breakdown
Get a full breakdown of Payoneer fees in the Philippines. Compare costs with PayPal, GCash, and other platforms to see which payment solution fits your needs.
Country Guides
Ultimate Guide for Small Business Payment Solutions in Pakistan
Discover the best payment solutions for small businesses in Pakistan. Learn how to accept payments online, process transactions, and get paid with Payoneer.
Country Guides
E-Wallet for International Payments: A Complete Guide for Freelancers and Businesses
Learn what an e-wallet is, how it works for international payments, and how businesses can receive, manage, and withdraw funds easily.
Country Guides
Withdrawing Funds From Payoneer: How to Choose the Best Method
Learn how to withdraw funds from Payoneer, compare methods, fees, and rates, and choose the most cost-effective option for your business.
Country Guides
Payoneer Fees: How to Optimize the Costs of International Transfers
Learn all about Payoneer fees, how to save on commissions, avoid unnecessary conversion, and receive international payments for sole proprietors, companies, and eCommerce.
Country Guides
How to Receive a Swift Transfer: Step-By-Step Instructions for Companies and Entrepreneurs
Learn how to receive a SWIFT transfer in Ukraine, including required details, fees, steps, and tips for businesses.
Country Guides
How Long Does a Swift Transfer Take? And How to Avoid Delays
Learn how long SWIFT transfers take, what affects delivery times, and how to avoid delays to receive funds faster
Country Guides
SWIFT Transfers for Business: Principles and Features
Understand how the SWIFT network powers global business payments, including how transfers work, typical costs and timelines, and when alternatives like Payoneer can offer better efficiency.
Country Guides
Wire Transfer in Ukraine: What Businesses Need to Know
Learn how to send and receive wire transfers in Ukraine for business including steps fees timelines and practical tips
Country Guides
Swift, ACH, or Wire: Which International Payment Method Should Businesses Choose?
SWIFT, ACH, or Wire for Ukrainian business: how they work, how they differ, which is cheaper and faster.
Country Guides
How Game Studios Scale Globally by Navigating Cross-Border Payment Friction
Learn how a game studio can scale globally using cross-border payments, better FX for business, and faster payouts to international teams.
Country Guides
PayPal to Payoneer: All You Need to Know
Learn how to transfer money from PayPal to Payoneer, compare fees, and explore alternatives for users in Pakistan. A complete guide to linking Payoneer and PayPal.
Country Guides, Main Featured
How to Receive International Payments in the Philippines: A 2026 Guide
Getting paid by overseas clients shouldn’t be complicated. Learn the best ways to receive international payments in the Philippines and streamline how your business gets paid globally.
Country Guides, Main Featured
Scale Your Global Business: How to Open a Payoneer Business Account in the Philippines
A comprehensive guide for SMEs to navigate registration requirements, document preparation, and cross-border payments.
Country Guides, General Payments
Wire Transfer in Ukraine: What Businesses Need to Know
Wire transfer in Ukraine for business, complete guide: how to make a transfer and receive an international Wire transfer on the account, terms and fees, tips, and examples.
Country Guides, General Payments
Swift, ACH, or Wire: Which International Payment Method Should Businesses Choose?
SWIFT, ACH, or Wire for Ukrainian business: how they work, how they differ, which is cheaper and faster.
Country Guides, Main Featured, Workforce Management
Looking for an Employer of Record in the Philippines? Here’s What You Need to Know
Learn what a Workforce Management Platform in the Philippines does. We outline the key services, including onboarding, paying, and managing employees.
Country Guides, Featured
How to use Payoneer for B2B payments and invoicing in the Philippines
Learn how to use Payoneer for B2B payments and invoicing in the Philippines. Discover international payment methods, invoicing features, and cross-border tools.
Country Guides
What does double conversion mean and how to avoid it?
Avoid double conversion and extra fees: practical and effective tips for Ukrainian businesses with Payoneer for international payments.
Country Guides
How to open a multi-currency account in Ukraine?
Payoneer virtual card: what is it such as how to get, use for online payments and what advantages it gives to freelancers and businesses in Ukraine.
Country Guides
How to transfer money from card to card with Payoneer?
Payoneer virtual card: what is it such as how to get, use for online payments and what advantages it gives to freelancers and businesses in Ukraine.
Country Guides
How to get a Payoneer Virtual Card
Payoneer virtual card: what is it such as how to get, use for online payments and what advantages it gives to freelancers and businesses in Ukraine.
Country Guides
How Payoneer and Apple Pay work in Ukraine: An Overview of Opportunities and Limitations
Find out how Payoneer and Apple Pay work in Ukraine: business opportunities, benefits, fees, and limitations.
Featured, Global Trade
US Tightens Import Rules: How Indian Exporters Can Stay Competitive
The U.S. has suspended its $800 de minimis duty exemption, meaning all shipments will now face import duties. This policy shift impacts Indian exporters in textiles, jewellery, handicrafts, and wellness.…
Country Guides
How to Reduce Payoneer Costs: Tips and Strategies
Are you looking for methods to reduce Payoneer costs? Learn about Payoneer's proven tools for cost savings and optimization.
Country Guides
Money Transfers to Ukraine: Payment Platforms and Commission Features
How to receive money transfers from abroad to Ukraine: overview of platforms, commissions, and the optimal choice of platform for an Individual Entrepreneur and business.
Country Guides
How to make International money transfers with Payoneer?
This guide explains how to perform international money transfers, including step-by-step instructions, key benefits, transaction security, and limitations for Ukrainian businesses.
Country Guides, How to use Payoneer
Payoneer Account: How to open and how much does it cost?
What is it? Payoneer account, what are the types, and why it is beneficial for Ukrainian business. Also learn about taxation and who Payoneer is not suitable for.
Country Guides
Online Payment Methods for Businesses in Pakistan
As businesses in Pakistan grow locally and globally, the need for reliable online payment solutions is increasing. Whether you're a freelancer working with international clients or a merchant selling to…
Business, Featured, How to use Payoneer
Reduce Payoneer Costs: Strategies for Cost Savings
Find out how to withdraw money from Payoneer to Ukraine: an overview of banks, types of accounts, and advice on how to minimize commissions and risks
Business, Global Trade, Trade and Tariffs
Bangladesh’s Digital Revolution: How Service Exporters are Scaling Globally
From freelancing to IT services, Bangladesh is quietly becoming a global services hub. Discover how digital entrepreneurs are tapping new markets, overcoming payment friction, and powering the next chapter of…
Business, Country Guides, Featured, How to use Payoneer
How to withdraw money from Payoneer to Ukraine
Find out how to withdraw money from Payoneer to Ukraine: an overview of banks, types of accounts, and advice on how to minimize commissions and risks
Country Guides
How to Sell on Amazon: Scaling Business with Payoneer
Find out why Ukrainian businesses sell on Amazon profitably, how to get started, what benefits Payoneer offers, and what it takes to scale.
Business
Virtual Credit Card Services in Ukraine & Abroad
Get a Payoneer virtual credit card for online payments in Ukraine and abroad. Learn about the benefits and uses.
Business, Country Guides
Benefits of Payoneer for Ukrainian business in 2025
Find out how Payoneer helps Ukrainian companies in 2025: fast international transfers, multi-currency accounts and integration with top marketplaces.
Business
How to Sell on eBay: Entering Foreign Markets with Payoneer
How to sell on eBay from Ukraine, get paid through Payoneer and go international without intermediaries: practical steps, tips and tools.
Business
How to Sell Abroad: Logistics and Payment for Goods
How to start selling abroad from Ukraine: logistics, payment systems and documents, common mistakes and tips for business.
Business, Country Guides, Global Trade, Trade and Tariffs
No Ports, No Tariffs: How Pakistan’s Online Service Exporters Stay Resilient
Pakistan’s IT and digital service exports are thriving at $3.2B in FY24; immune to tariffs, port delays, and customs costs. From BPO to game dev to freelancing, talent and forex…
Business, Global Trade, Trade and Tariffs
How to Tap New Trade Corridors: Connecting Pakistan with the UK and Emerging Markets
Pakistan’s exporters are reducing US reliance by tapping the UK and regional markets. With UK trade hitting £4.7B, DCTS benefits, and SEZ-driven efficiency, sectors from textiles to IT are thriving.…
Business, Country Guides, Featured, Trade and Tariffs
How Pakistan’s B2B Services Are Thriving Despite Global Slowdowns
Pakistan’s IT, BPO, and game dev exports hit $3.9B in FY24; growing despite global slowdowns. Tariff-proof digital delivery, cost-efficient talent, and global demand fuel this rise. Pakistan’s service firms are…
Business
In which bank is it better to open a foreign currency account for a business in Ukraine?
In which bank should I open a foreign currency account for business in Ukraine in 2025? Comparison of banks by conditions, tariffs, and support of payment systems.
Country Guides, Featured
How to Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Agency (Mini-BPO) in the Philippines and Get Paid Legally
Learn how to legally register your VA agency in the Philippines, issue official receipts, and receive global payments with ease using Payoneer. A must-read guide for freelancers scaling to mini-BPOs.
Country Guides
Navigating the Shifting Trade Landscape: How Philippine Service Exporters Can Stay Resilient
Ever wonder how the economic tides across the globe ripple all the way back to the Philippines? Well, recent data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, cited by the Philippine…
Business, Country Guides
Why the Philippines is Becoming a Global Health Technology Outsourcing Powerhouse
The Philippine healthcare services industry is thriving. The industry reported USD 4.2 billion in revenue from the healthcare sector in 2024 and employed 190,000 full-time employees during that period, with…
Country Guides, Workforce Management
Using an employer of record in Vietnam
Find out more about how Payoneer Workforce Management's EOR in Vietnam helps simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.
Country Guides, General Payments, How to use Payoneer
Guide to payment gateways in Pakistan
Explore major payment gateways in Pakistan to see which one will work for your business. Find out what a gateway is and how to set it up on your website.
Trade and Tariffs
Beyond Tariffs: India’s Manufacturing Moment and What it Means for Exporters
India’s exporters are no longer just tariff survivors—they’re strategic movers in a changing global market. Discover how they're tapping new demand, solving for speed and scale, and unlocking smarter cross-border…
Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Indian E-commerce and Service Exporters in Untapped Global Markets
Beyond metros and mega-brands, a new generation of Indian exporters is gaining ground in lesser-known global markets—driven by bold choices, digital reach, and the right financial partners. Learn how digital-first…
Featured
How to Receive International Payments in India
For Indian freelancers, e-commerce sellers, and small businesses, working with global clients is easier than ever—yet receiving international payments remains a challenge. With delays, fees, and regulations to navigate, choosing…
Business, Country Guides
Why Now Is the Time for Global E-Commerce Sellers to Diversify Beyond the US
With its high levels of consumer spend, the US has long been a cornerstone market for global e-commerce sellers. It’s also home to some of the world’s most established online…
Business, Country Guides, Featured
The Ultimate Guide on How to Open a Business Bank Account in Pakistan
Discover how to open a Pakistan business bank account—online or in-person—for residents and non-residents. Learn key documents, top banks, payment methods, tax obligations, and using Payoneer.
Country Guides, Featured
Common Mistakes BPOs Make When Hiring and Paying Contractors in the Philippines (And How to Avoid Them)
The Philippines is a top global hub for remote hiring and outsourcing, exporting over $30 billion in services each year. From solo freelancers to growing virtual staffing firms, Filipino talent…
Country Guides, Business
Pay your contractors and remote employees in Pakistan
Pakistan is the world’s 8th fastest growing freelance economy and one of the leading global hubs for freelance software engineers.
Country Guides, Featured
Linio Seller Center Colombia: The Gateway to LATAM Markets
Country Guides, Featured
A Guide to Starting a Business in Estonia as a Non-Citizen
If you’ve thought about opening a new business somewhere with plenty of government support, expanding your business into the EU, or making it easier to work as a contractor or…
Business, Country Guides, Featured, Main Featured
Top 10 Freelancing Countries
Read on to discover which markets offer you as a freelancer the highest average earnings, which markets are growing fastest, plus wider market trends and predictions.
Country Guides
Business in times of war: a Ukrainian perspective
Business, Country Guides
Join New Zealand’s busy ecommerce market with an NZD account!
Business, Country Guides
Tapping Into a $67 Billion Market: A Guide to eCommerce in Southeast Asia
With an estimated $67 billion in sales revenues and a 10% forecasted annual growth rate, Southeast Asia is an eCommerce powerhouse. The region boasts more than 400 million online users, including 40 million…
Country Guides, General Payments, How to use Payoneer
Guide to structuring your US entity and corporate tax compliance
Business, Country Guides
Payoneer partners with HBL Bank to enable real-time withdrawals for Pakistani customers
Country Guides, Featured
An alternative to opening a business bank account in the UK
Business, Country Guides
Alternative to opening a business bank account in Hong Kong
Business, Country Guides, Featured, General Payments
Paying contractors and remote employees in Latin America
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Alternative to opening a business bank account in the US
Country Guides
Business Setup in Dubai: Everything You Need to Know
Business, Featured
How to bill your international clients
Want to learn how to bill international clients when you’re based in the Philippines? In this article we spoke to three leading business owners who shared their tips to working…
Business, Country Guides, Featured
The bad, the ugly, and the good: UK ecommerce sellers weather the storm
What are the key challenges facing UK ecommerce sellers today? How have Brexit, inflation, and the Ukraine war affected them? And what opportunities do they see for future growth? We…
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Brazilian freelancers rise up
In Brazil's dynamic job landscape, freelancing has emerged as a powerful force.But there are still unique challenges and opportunities they face. Read on to learn more about the impact they…
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Made in India for the world: the state of Indian cross-border E-commerce
Explore Indian cross-border eCommerce post-pandemic. Our survey of Indian sellers reveals the impact of 'Make in India' on global trade. Discover how Indian-made products fare against China and the areas…
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Opportunities in Latin America are growing, are you poised to seize them?
Latin America is one of the world’s fastest-emerging markets. Thanks to high mobile adoption, eCommerce demand is growing. But outdated payment systems hamper LATAM success. How can these logistical challenges…
Country Guides, Featured
Decoding FIRC: A Guide for Indian Exporters of Goods & Services
Country Guides, General Payments
Paying contractors and remote employees in the Philippines
Country Guides, General Payments, How to use Payoneer
Join Singapore’s Thriving eCommerce Market and Get Paid in Singapore Dollars!
Country Guides, Featured, General Payments
Unleashing your business’s potential in Pakistan: expert insights and strategies
Are you looking for opportunities to grow across borders? Then you’ve come to the right place. Sleek gives us expert tips to grow your business in Pakistan. Keep reading to…
Country Guides, Featured
How to register your business in the Philippines with PEZA
Looking to register your business in the Philippines and receive tax incentives? Registering with the Board of Investments (BOI) and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) can help. As an entrepreneur,…
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Open a business bank account in the U.K: Expand your business to the U.K.
Expanding your business to the UK? You'll need a UK bank account to do so. Pay suppliers via cheque or wire transfer, and easily get paid by your UK customers.
Country Guides, General Payments, Main Featured
How to Open a US Receiving Account Online for Your Business from Philippines
Opening a US receiving account for foreign businesses is challenging but necessary for conducting business with US customers or suppliers. This guide covers requirements and alternatives, such as global payment…
Country Guides, General Payments
Business opportunities in Dubai – The 5 most well-funded industries
Country Guides
Pay your contractors and remote employees in Ukraine
Country Guides, Featured, General Payments
Preferred payment methods in US for B2B
Business, Country Guides
7 tips for building a successful D2C brand in 2023
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Top 3 benefits of being a freelancer in the Philippines
Business, Country Guides, Featured, General Payments
Preferred cross-border B2B payment methods in Asia
Featured, General Payments
Preferred cross-border payment methods in Europe for B2B businesses
Business, Country Guides, General Payments
Managing your Hong Kong business with Payoneer local receiving accounts
Business, Country Guides, How to use Payoneer
How to open an ecommerce business in Hong Kong
Business, Country Guides, How to use Payoneer
You’ve Sent Your Payment – Now Make Sure It Arrives to Its Destination
Country Guides, General Payments
Pay your contractors and remote employees in Bangladesh
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Alternative to opening a business bank account in Australia
Business, Country Guides, Featured
Ultimate guide to hiring international contractors in Pakistan
Business, Country Guides
Payoneer Forum, Lahore – It’s Time to Go Beyond: Global Expansion for Businesses in Pakistan
On September 14th, Payoneer held an exciting forum in Lahore, Pakistan with a turnout rate of 450+ attendees – way more than what we expected! The event was attended by…
Country Guides, News
Reflections From a Cross-Border eCommerce Festival at Our Shenzhen Forum
Country Guides, Featured
Registering your Company in the US
Business, Country Guides, How to use Payoneer
Paying into a Fiscal Representative Bank Account
Country Guides
Philippines Entrepreneur Norlin Sunga Discusses Payoneer’s Request a Payment
Explore more
Disclaimer
The information in this article/on this page is intended for marketing and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional advice in any context. Payoneer and Payoneer Workforce Management are not liable for the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information provided herein. Any opinions expressed are those of the individual author and may not reflect the views of Payoneer or Payoneer Workforce Management. All representations and warranties regarding the information presented are disclaimed. The information in this article/on this page reflects the details available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please consult a Payoneer and/or Payoneer Workforce Management representative or account executive.
Availability of cards and other products is subject to customer’s eligibility. Not all products are available in all jurisdictions in the same manner. Nothing herein should be understood as solicitation outside the jurisdiction where Payoneer Inc. or its affiliates is licensed to engage in payment services, unless permitted by applicable laws. Depending on or your eligibility, you may be offered the Corporate Purchasing Mastercard, issued by First Century Bank, N.A., under a license by Mastercard® and provided to you by Payoneer Inc., or the Payoneer Business Premium Debit Mastercard®, issued and provided from Ireland by Payoneer Europe Limited under a license by Mastercard®.
Skuad Pte Limited (a Payoneer group company) and its affiliates & subsidiaries provide EoR, AoR, and contractor management services.