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Understanding TruBit Business: 4 Onboarding Models
Understanding TruBit Business: 4 Onboarding Models
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Updated over 2 months ago

At TruBit Business, our goal is simple: to create a world of borderless finance and enable limitless business opportunities. By offering flexible operational models, we help our partners grow and expand their businesses across borders, unlocking new markets and opportunities. Whether you're trading virtual assets, handling cross-border payments, or leveraging TruBit’s infrastructure, we are here to empower your growth and success.


  1. VAI (Virtual Assets Intermediation)

– Also Known as “Same Name”

In the VAI model, merchants undergo the KYB process, allowing them to use their verified business identity to trade and manage virtual assets directly.

Conditions:

  • KYB (Know Your Business) must be completed by the merchant.

  • Real-name deposit and withdrawal of funds are required, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Applicable Jurisdictions: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, USA, Europe

Applicable Scenarios: Businesses wanting to manage and trade virtual assets directly.


  1. POBO (Payment on Behalf Of)

POBO allows a merchant to make payments on behalf of another party, particularly useful in cross-border transactions where business justification is required for each payment.

Conditions:

  1. KYB is required for the entity making payments within the business relationship.

  2. For every transaction, the merchant must provide business justification (e.g., contracts, invoices).

  3. This model applies to jurisdictions that accept this practice.

Applicable Jurisdictions: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, USA, Hong Kong, Europe

Applicable Scenarios: Cross-border payments, third-party payment processing.


  1. COBO (Collection on Behalf Of)

The COBO model allows a merchant to receive payments on behalf of another party, offering flexibility in managing incoming funds while maintaining compliance.

Conditions:

  1. KYC (Know Your Customer) must be performed on the companies receiving payments.

  2. For every transaction, business justification is required (e.g., contracts, invoices).

  3. Verification of the payers against the appropriate lists is mandatory.

  4. This model applies to jurisdictions where COBO operations are accepted.

Applicable Jurisdictions: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, USA, Europe

Applicable Scenarios: Primarily for cross-border collections.


  1. Reliance

In the Reliance model, TruBit performs an audit on the partner’s KYC/AML (anti-money laundering) capabilities, risk control measures, and overall compliance infrastructure. Once approved, the responsibility of conducting customer reviews is delegated fully to the partner.

Conditions:

  • The partner needs to have licenses and permissions to carry out such activities.

  • TruBit audits the partner's KYC/AML and risk control processes.

  • The partner takes full responsibility for final customer reviews.

Applicable Jurisdictions: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru

Applicable Scenarios: Regulated financial institutions who want to build their business leveraging TruBit's infrastructure.


Comparison Table

Model

Requirements

Key Features

Applicable Jurisdictions

Applicable Scenarios

VAI (Virtual Assets Intermediation)

- KYB
- Real-name deposit & withdrawal

Direct trading and management of virtual assets

Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, USA, Europe

Businesses wanting to manage and trade virtual assets directly

POBO (Payment on Behalf Of)

- KYB of the paying entity
- Business justification for each transaction (contract, invoice)

Payments made on behalf of another entity

Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, USA, Hong Kong, Europe

Cross-border payments, third-party payment processing

COBO (Collection on Behalf Of)

- KYC of the receiving entity
- Business justification for each transaction
- Payer verification

Collection of payments on behalf of another entity

Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, USA, Europe

Primarily for cross-border collections

Reliance

- Licenses
- Audit of partner's KYC/AML and risk control capabilities

Full responsibility of customer reviews delegated to partner

Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru

Regulated financial institutions wanting to build their business leveraging TruBit's infrastructure


If you have questions regarding this information, please contact the TruBit Team via our chat channel or email us Here and we'll be in touch!

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