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Simple exchange

Simple exchange

to generate impact beyond borders

to generate impact beyond borders

Unlocking global philanthropy by enabling non-profit organizations to send and receive resources to/from abroad.

Simple exchange

to generate impact beyond borders

Unlocking global philanthropy by enabling non-profit organizations to send and receive resources to/from abroad.

Simple exchange

to generate impact beyond borders

Unlocking global philanthropy by enabling non-profit organizations to send and receive resources to/from abroad.

CHANGE TO FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

CHANGE TO FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

For NGOs in Brazil

Agility

Our optimized processes ensure that your transactions are fast, allowing you to focus on what really matters: your social impact.

Best Rates

With competitive fees, we maximize the value that reaches your hands, helping to further enhance your project.

For NGOs in Brazil

Agility

Our optimized processes ensure that your transactions are fast, allowing you to focus on what really matters: your social impact.

Best Rates

With competitive fees, we maximize the value that reaches your hands, helping to further enhance your project.

For foundations outside Brazil

For foundations outside Brazil

Bureaucracy Simplification

Our optimized processes ensure that your transactions are fast, allowing you to focus on what really matters: your social impact.

Specialized Support

With competitive rates, we maximize the value that reaches your hands, helping to further enhance your project even more.

For foundations outside Brazil

Bureaucracy Simplification

Our optimized processes ensure that your transactions are fast, allowing you to focus on what really matters: your social impact.

Specialized Support

With competitive rates, we maximize the value that reaches your hands, helping to further enhance your project even more.

NOVAS POSSIBILIDADES

NOVAS POSSIBILIDADES

Breaking patterns

International transactions are complicated and slow

With Impact not a Bank, that's history! Our processes are designed to be fast and straightforward.

The rates are high and unpredictable

We offer complete transparency about our rates, which are some of the lowest in the market, to truly support your cause.

Endless bureaucracy is inevitable

Our team of experts takes care of the bureaucratic details so you don't have to worry.

NEW POSSIBILITIES

Breaking patterns

International transactions are complicated and slow

With Impact not a Bank, that's history! Our processes are designed to be fast and straightforward.

The rates are high and unpredictable

We offer complete transparency about our rates, which are some of the lowest in the market, to truly support your cause.

Endless bureaucracy is inevitable

Our team of experts takes care of the bureaucratic details so you don't have to worry.

NEW POSSIBILITIES

Breaking patterns

Breaking patterns

International transactions are complicated and slow

International transactions are complicated and slow

With Impact not a Bank, that's history! Our processes are designed to be fast and straightforward.

With Impact not a Bank, that's history! Our processes are designed to be fast and straightforward.

The rates are high and unpredictable

The rates are high and unpredictable

We offer complete transparency about our rates, which are some of the lowest in the market, to truly support your cause.

We offer complete transparency about our rates, which are some of the lowest in the market, to truly support your cause.

Endless bureaucracy is inevitable

Endless bureaucracy is inevitable

Our team of experts takes care of the bureaucratic details so you don't have to worry.

Our team of experts takes care of the bureaucratic details so you don't have to worry.

How to get started

How to get started

1

Schedule a meeting with a representative

Schedule a meeting with a representative

Schedule a meeting with a representative

Want to better understand how we can help your project? Schedule a conversation now with one of our experts in currency exchange for NGOs and foundations.

Want to better understand how we can help your project? Schedule a conversation now with one of our experts in currency exchange for NGOs and foundations.

2

Open your account at
Impact not a Bank

Open your account at
Impact not a Bank

Open your account at
Impact not a Bank

Ready to get started? Open your account with us and discover how easy it is to carry out currency exchange operations aimed at boosting philanthropic projects in Brazil.

Ready to get started? Open your account with us and discover how easy it is to carry out currency exchange operations aimed at boosting philanthropic projects in Brazil.

The mission of Impact not a Bank

The mission of Impact not a Bank

At Impact not a Bank, we believe that support for philanthropic initiatives should not be hindered by borders or bureaucracy. That's why we're dedicated to offering simplified and efficient exchange solutions so that foundations and NGOs from around the world can easily, safely, and at the best market rates send resources to Brazil.

The mission of Impact not a Bank

At Impact not a Bank, we believe that support for philanthropic initiatives should not be hindered by borders or bureaucracy. That's why we're dedicated to offering simplified and efficient exchange solutions so that foundations and NGOs from around the world can easily, safely, and at the best market rates send resources to Brazil.

Your impact starts here

Your impact starts here

With Impact not a Bank, you are just one step away from making a big social impact. Let's unlock philanthropic potential and transform lives throughout Brazil together. Start your journey with us today!

Your impact starts here

With Impact not a Bank, you are just one step away from making a big social impact. Let's unlock philanthropic potential and transform lives throughout Brazil together. Start your journey with us today!

Join us!

Join us!

Be part of a movement that is helping to transform global philanthropy, making it more accessible, effective and impactful with the support of Impact not a Bank. Proceed today and make a difference in the world!

Join us!

Be part of a movement that is helping to transform global philanthropy, making it more accessible, effective and impactful with the support of Impact not a Bank. Proceed today and make a difference in the world!

How it works

How it works

At Impact not a Bank, we simplify the process so that Brazilian NGOs and global foundations can focus on what really matters: impacting lives. See how easy it is to start making a difference today.

For Brazilian NGOs

For Brazilian NGOs

1

Open Your Account

Access our app and open your account at Impact not a Bank in a few steps.

2

Fill out the Exchange Channel Form

Fill out the necessary form to open your currency exchange channel with us.

3

Receive Resources Globally

With the account and exchange channel set up, you are ready to receive donations in over 50 currencies, with the best conversion rate and unmatched agility.

For Brazilian NGOs

1

Open Your Account

Access our app and open your account at Impact not a Bank in a few steps.

2

Fill out the Exchange Channel Form

Fill out the necessary form to open your currency exchange channel with us.

3

Receive Resources Globally

With the account and exchange channel set up, you are ready to receive donations in over 50 currencies, with the best conversion rate and unmatched agility.

For Global Foundations

For Global Foundations

1

Support in Opening Exchange Channel

We assist the NGOs you want to support in Brazil to open their exchange channels with us.

2

Contract Facilitation

Our team works to simplify and create the necessary contracts for the transfer of resources.

3

Agile and Transparent Exchange

We perform currency exchange operations with total transparency and efficiency.

4

Strategic Intermediation

Use our services through the Welight Institute for optimized fiscal efficiency and effective management of resources destined for projects in Brazil.

For Global Foundations

1

Support in Opening Exchange Channel

We assist the NGOs you want to support in Brazil to open their exchange channels with us.

2

Contract Facilitation

Our team works to simplify and create the necessary contracts for the transfer of resources.

3

Agile and Transparent Exchange

We perform currency exchange operations with total transparency and efficiency.

4

Strategic Intermediation

Use our services through the Welight Institute for optimized fiscal efficiency and effective management of resources destined for projects in Brazil.

THE BEST QUOTE

Our Competitiveness Guarantee

Our Competitiveness Guarantee

Our Competitiveness Guarantee

At Impact not a Bank, we cover any deals your organization already has with other brokers. We guarantee the best market conditions, so your only concern is to maximize the social impact of your actions.

At Impact not a Bank, we cover any deals your organization already has with other brokers. We guarantee the best market conditions, so your only concern is to maximize the social impact of your actions.

At Impact not a Bank, we cover any deals your organization already has with other brokers. We guarantee the best market conditions, so your only concern is to maximize the social impact of your actions.

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

Partners Testimonials

Partners Testimonials

What our partners are saying about working with Impact not a Bank? Read below some testimonials from organizations that are making a difference with our help.

  • Fábio Barbosa

    Conselheiro Sênior

    I collaborate with Impact not a Bank's strategy because I believe it is essential to accelerate fintech and impact management initiatives to scale the solutions we need for a fairer and regenerative world.

  • Livia Prestes

    Spokesperson of Rede Maniva in Maués

    "We sent the minimum necessary proof and the credit was approved. We even received international money, everything was very easy."

  • Claus Reiner

    Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

    "I consider Impact not a Bank's work to be exemplary and with a lot of potential in financing high social and environmental return investments, in addition to financial income."

  • Anne Rammi

    Communication and Communities Head - Be The Earth Foundation - UK • BR • ZA

    "A strategic partner and a great ally for our programs and projects on Brazilian soil. Impact offered agile and uncomplicated solutions for international transactions."

  • Julius Caesar

    Founder and President of the social business JCRE Facilitator - Jacarézinho - RJ

    "A platform that understands what Impact is, knows that facilitating the peripheral collectives in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro means bringing transformation and innovation to the Jacarezinho favela."

  • Alexandra Schwarz-Schilling

    Founder & Chairwoman - Living Gaia Association

    "Since we started our partnership with Impact not a Bank, the speed and transparency in international transactions have increased significantly. Now, we have access to more resources with the best exchange rates, allowing us to expand our projects in Brazil."

  • Devam Bhaskar

    Chief Executive Officer Alok Institute

    "Many banks talk about financing sustainable development, but is it really true? The Impact Bank is a new and true reference."\n

  • Fábio Barbosa

    Conselheiro Sênior

    I collaborate with Impact not a Bank's strategy because I believe it is essential to accelerate fintech and impact management initiatives to scale the solutions we need for a fairer and regenerative world.

  • Livia Prestes

    Spokesperson of Rede Maniva in Maués

    "We sent the minimum necessary proof and the credit was approved. We even received international money, everything was very easy."

  • Claus Reiner

    Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

    "I consider Impact not a Bank's work to be exemplary and with a lot of potential in financing high social and environmental return investments, in addition to financial income."

  • Anne Rammi

    Communication and Communities Head - Be The Earth Foundation - UK • BR • ZA

    "A strategic partner and a great ally for our programs and projects on Brazilian soil. Impact offered agile and uncomplicated solutions for international transactions."

  • Julius Caesar

    Founder and President of the social business JCRE Facilitator - Jacarézinho - RJ

    "A platform that understands what Impact is, knows that facilitating the peripheral collectives in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro means bringing transformation and innovation to the Jacarezinho favela."

  • Alexandra Schwarz-Schilling

    Founder & Chairwoman - Living Gaia Association

    "Since we started our partnership with Impact not a Bank, the speed and transparency in international transactions have increased significantly. Now, we have access to more resources with the best exchange rates, allowing us to expand our projects in Brazil."

  • Devam Bhaskar

    Chief Executive Officer Alok Institute

    "Many banks talk about financing sustainable development, but is it really true? The Impact Bank is a new and true reference."\n

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the advantage of using Impact not a Bank instead of traditional banks for foreign exchange operations?

At Impact Not a Bank, we specialize in optimizing exchange operations for NGOs and foundations, offering more competitive rates, faster and less bureaucratic processes than traditional banks. In addition, our deep understanding of the specific needs of third sector organizations enables us to offer customized solutions that truly support and facilitate global philanthropy

What is the advantage of using Impact not a Bank instead of traditional banks for foreign exchange operations?

At Impact Not a Bank, we specialize in optimizing exchange operations for NGOs and foundations, offering more competitive rates, faster and less bureaucratic processes than traditional banks. In addition, our deep understanding of the specific needs of third sector organizations enables us to offer customized solutions that truly support and facilitate global philanthropy

What is the advantage of using Impact not a Bank instead of traditional banks for foreign exchange operations?

At Impact Not a Bank, we specialize in optimizing exchange operations for NGOs and foundations, offering more competitive rates, faster and less bureaucratic processes than traditional banks. In addition, our deep understanding of the specific needs of third sector organizations enables us to offer customized solutions that truly support and facilitate global philanthropy

How can I be sure that I will receive the best available exchange rate?

How can I be sure that I will receive the best available exchange rate?

How can I be sure that I will receive the best available exchange rate?

What currencies are available for transactions?

What currencies are available for transactions?

What currencies are available for transactions?

How long does it take for the funds to be available in our NGO's account after a foreign exchange transaction?

How long does it take for the funds to be available in our NGO's account after a foreign exchange transaction?

How long does it take for the funds to be available in our NGO's account after a foreign exchange transaction?

What are the requirements for opening an account with Impact not a Bank?

What are the requirements for opening an account with Impact not a Bank?

What are the requirements for opening an account with Impact not a Bank?

How does Impact Not a Bank ensure the security of our NGO's information and funds?

How does Impact Not a Bank ensure the security of our NGO's information and funds?

How does Impact Not a Bank ensure the security of our NGO's information and funds?

Award

Our seals

Certification

Impact not a Bank Payments SA, registered under CNPJ/MF, under no. 40,059,045/0001-56, is not a financial institution and does not directly carry out credit operations. It acts as a payment institution, governed by Law No. 12,865, of October 9, 2013, and regulated by Circular of the Central Bank of Brazil (“Bacen”) No. 3,885, of March 26, 2018, and as a banking correspondent under the terms of art. 2, of CMN Resolution 3,954, of February 24, 2011 (“Resolution 4,656/2018). Impact Bank enables services for buying, selling, and moving funds, within a payment arrangement, and operates as an authorized exchange correspondent by the Central Bank of Brazil of eFX Corretora de Câmbio Ltda., CNPJ 94,968,518/0001-67, headquartered at Avenida São Luis, 192, sobreloja 25, República, Centro, CEP 01046-913, São Paulo-SP, phone (11) 3156-2166, ombudsman 0800 770 5422 | ombudsman@efxcambio.com.br to facilitate the process of buying and selling foreign currency ("Impact Bank Exchange"). Some services provided, such as transferring funds from Impact Bank payment accounts to other banks, are carried out through partnerships with financial institutions duly authorized by Bacen. The Impact Bank Investment Platform is developed by Órama Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A. ("Órama"), an institution integrated into the securities distribution system duly established and operational in Brazil, duly authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil ("BACEN") and by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("CVM"). Órama is responsible for the distribution of investment products. All operations carried out on the Impact Bank Investment Platform are executed and monitored through Órama's control systems. Impact Bank is not authorized to provide any activity related to the distribution of investments provided for in a specific norm and regulated by a regulating body, including, but not limited to, activities regulated by CVM under the terms of CVM Resolution No. 19, of February 25, 2021, which deals with the activity of securities consultancy; CVM Resolution No. 16, of February 9, 2021, which deals with the activity of independent investment agent; CVM Resolution No. 21, of February 25, 2021, relating to the activity of managing a portfolio of securities; and CVM Resolution No. 20, of February 25, 2021, which deals with the activity of securities analyst. Before making any investment decision, the investor must analyze if the investment product is compatible with their profile and contact their securities intermediary and/or investment advisor.

© 2024 Impact not a Bank. All rights reserved.

Award

Our seals

Certification

Impact not a Bank Payments SA, registered under CNPJ/MF, under no. 40,059,045/0001-56, is not a financial institution and does not directly carry out credit operations. It acts as a payment institution, governed by Law No. 12,865, of October 9, 2013, and regulated by Circular of the Central Bank of Brazil (“Bacen”) No. 3,885, of March 26, 2018, and as a banking correspondent under the terms of art. 2, of CMN Resolution 3,954, of February 24, 2011 (“Resolution 4,656/2018). Impact Bank enables services for buying, selling, and moving funds, within a payment arrangement, and operates as an authorized exchange correspondent by the Central Bank of Brazil of eFX Corretora de Câmbio Ltda., CNPJ 94,968,518/0001-67, headquartered at Avenida São Luis, 192, sobreloja 25, República, Centro, CEP 01046-913, São Paulo-SP, phone (11) 3156-2166, ombudsman 0800 770 5422 | ombudsman@efxcambio.com.br to facilitate the process of buying and selling foreign currency ("Impact Bank Exchange"). Some services provided, such as transferring funds from Impact Bank payment accounts to other banks, are carried out through partnerships with financial institutions duly authorized by Bacen. The Impact Bank Investment Platform is developed by Órama Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A. ("Órama"), an institution integrated into the securities distribution system duly established and operational in Brazil, duly authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil ("BACEN") and by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("CVM"). Órama is responsible for the distribution of investment products. All operations carried out on the Impact Bank Investment Platform are executed and monitored through Órama's control systems. Impact Bank is not authorized to provide any activity related to the distribution of investments provided for in a specific norm and regulated by a regulating body, including, but not limited to, activities regulated by CVM under the terms of CVM Resolution No. 19, of February 25, 2021, which deals with the activity of securities consultancy; CVM Resolution No. 16, of February 9, 2021, which deals with the activity of independent investment agent; CVM Resolution No. 21, of February 25, 2021, relating to the activity of managing a portfolio of securities; and CVM Resolution No. 20, of February 25, 2021, which deals with the activity of securities analyst. Before making any investment decision, the investor must analyze if the investment product is compatible with their profile and contact their securities intermediary and/or investment advisor.

© 2024 Impact not a Bank. All rights reserved.

Award

Our seals

Certification

Impact not a Bank Payments SA, registered under CNPJ/MF, under no. 40,059,045/0001-56, is not a financial institution and does not directly carry out credit operations. It acts as a payment institution, governed by Law No. 12,865, of October 9, 2013, and regulated by Circular of the Central Bank of Brazil (“Bacen”) No. 3,885, of March 26, 2018, and as a banking correspondent under the terms of art. 2, of CMN Resolution 3,954, of February 24, 2011 (“Resolution 4,656/2018). Impact Bank enables services for buying, selling, and moving funds, within a payment arrangement, and operates as an authorized exchange correspondent by the Central Bank of Brazil of eFX Corretora de Câmbio Ltda., CNPJ 94,968,518/0001-67, headquartered at Avenida São Luis, 192, sobreloja 25, República, Centro, CEP 01046-913, São Paulo-SP, phone (11) 3156-2166, ombudsman 0800 770 5422 | ombudsman@efxcambio.com.br to facilitate the process of buying and selling foreign currency ("Impact Bank Exchange"). Some services provided, such as transferring funds from Impact Bank payment accounts to other banks, are carried out through partnerships with financial institutions duly authorized by Bacen. The Impact Bank Investment Platform is developed by Órama Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A. ("Órama"), an institution integrated into the securities distribution system duly established and operational in Brazil, duly authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil ("BACEN") and by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("CVM"). Órama is responsible for the distribution of investment products. All operations carried out on the Impact Bank Investment Platform are executed and monitored through Órama's control systems. Impact Bank is not authorized to provide any activity related to the distribution of investments provided for in a specific norm and regulated by a regulating body, including, but not limited to, activities regulated by CVM under the terms of CVM Resolution No. 19, of February 25, 2021, which deals with the activity of securities consultancy; CVM Resolution No. 16, of February 9, 2021, which deals with the activity of independent investment agent; CVM Resolution No. 21, of February 25, 2021, relating to the activity of managing a portfolio of securities; and CVM Resolution No. 20, of February 25, 2021, which deals with the activity of securities analyst. Before making any investment decision, the investor must analyze if the investment product is compatible with their profile and contact their securities intermediary and/or investment advisor.

© 2024 Impact not a Bank. All rights reserved.