Behind the moment,
a place for the funds.
Learn how the banking infrastructure supports funds held as part of the booking process.
Made for South Africa’s creative economy.
Standard Bank
Every detail has a place.Segregated, settled, reconciled — daily.
Dedicated Trust Account
Smart Contract funds sit in a trust account legally segregated from Arkive's and TradeSafe's operating capital. Designated for client funds only.
SARB-Settled Rails
All transfers move on South African Reserve Bank–cleared payment rails. EFT, RTC, and PayShap available for both inbound and outbound.
FX-Ready
ZAR primary, with USD, GBP, and EUR sub-accounts available for cross-border bookings — international brand campaigns and tour bookings included.
Daily Reconciliation
Standard Bank statement, TradeSafe ledger, and Arkive transaction database reconcile end-of-day. Discrepancies flagged within one business cycle.
Built for African scale.
As Arkive expands across the continent, the banking partner has to scale with the platform. Standard Bank operates banking licences in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, and 16 other African markets — letting Arkive open trust accounts in-country as we expand.
South Africa-based bookings clear into the local trust account; Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra bookings (post-2026) will land in regional accounts under the same partner relationship.
Confirmation letter on request.
Enterprise procurement teams can request a banking confirmation letter directly from Standard Bank. Arkive's compliance team coordinates the request — turnaround is typically 5–7 business days.