Swadesh
We setup Immigrants with a free US Bank Account, Credit Card, SIM…
Founders
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Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
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EmigreW22Banking in India for Indian expats (NRIs)Shared: fintechInactive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
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CobaS23Dual Currency Accounts For LatAmShared: fintech, remittancesActive
SableS19Mobile bank for credit-worthy, new-to-America internationals offering…Shared: fintechAcquired
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About Swadesh
We offer a free US FDIC Insured Checking account, Free Credit Card (no interest rate, collateral, fees), Free AT&T SIM Card shipped to home with 40%+ cheaper plans than retail, and save thousands of dollars in remittances to our customers - all by opening a free Swadesh Account. We enable new to America expats become "American" in the eyes of the US Financial system. We're starting by serving the 150,000+ Indian expats migrating to the US each year. We have a comprehensive solution that covers banking, credit building, communication, remittance, as well as value-add services such as insurance, housing etc. along with all the standard bells and whistles of neobanks.
New York City, NY, USA; New Delhi, DL, India
Swadesh: questions
Which YC batch was Swadesh in?
Swadesh was in Y Combinator's Summer 2019 batch (S19).
Is Swadesh still active?
Y Combinator lists Swadesh as active.
Where is Swadesh based?
Swadesh lists New York City, NY, USA; New Delhi, DL, India as its location on YC's directory.
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