Parallax provides a global payment platform for freelancers and remote workers to receive international payments efficiently. It enables fast, low-fee withdrawals in local currencies, allowing users to access earnings directly from clients paying via credit or debit cards.
Funding
$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Freelancers and remote workers often face challenges with international payments, including high fees, slow transfer times, and complex processes when receiving funds from clients abroad. This can lead to reduced earnings and administrative overhead.
Solution
Parallax offers a global payment platform designed to streamline the process of receiving international payments for freelancers and remote workers. The platform facilitates fast, low-fee withdrawals in local currencies, enabling users to access their earnings efficiently. Clients can initiate payments using credit or debit cards, simplifying the transaction for both parties. Parallax aims to provide a transparent and user-friendly experience for cross-border financial transactions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes freelancers and remote workers who regularly receive payments from international clients.
Features
- Global payment reception for freelancers and remote workers in over 30 countries.
- Local currency withdrawals with competitive exchange rates, often matching or exceeding Google, Wise, or Payoneer.
- Client payment acceptance via credit or debit cards without complex setup.
- Transparent fee structure with no hidden conversion fees, aiming for near-zero fees over time.
- Funds held in a self-custodial wallet, providing users with ownership and control.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and a security file/PIN system for account access.
- Instantaneous transfers between Parallax users.
- Withdrawal processing times of 1-2 minutes to local accounts or wallets, with external ACH/Wire transfers taking 1-5 business days.