Our Story

We moved here too.

Arrive was founded by immigrants who got tired of explaining their financial history to systems that refused to listen. So we built one that does.

Mission

Financial belonging for every immigrant.

4.2 million immigrants have used Arrive to build credit, send money home without fees, and access financial products that actually reflect who they are — not just where they were born.

We started with a credit card. We\'re building toward a full financial life — savings, remittance, insurance, and beyond.

4.2M
Immigrants served
190+
Countries recognized
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Foreign transaction fees
680
Avg. credit score built

What We Stand For

Principles we don't negotiate on.

Built for Immigrants

We started Arrive because the U.S. financial system wasn't built for people who built their lives elsewhere first. Every feature we ship is designed for the 45 million immigrants who deserve better.

Global Credit, Recognized

Your credit history doesn't disappear at the border. We read financial records from 190+ countries and translate them into a U.S. credit profile that actually opens doors.

Transparent by Default

No hidden fees. No fine print surprises. No SSN required to check your rate. We believe trust is earned through clarity, not contracts.

Reporting That Works for You

From day one, every on-time payment is reported to all three major bureaus. We're not just a card — we're a credit-building engine.

The Team

People who lived the problem.

South Asian woman in professional attire smiling confidently in a modern office
Riya Desai
Co-Founder & CEO

Moved from Mumbai to San Francisco on an H-1B. Spent 3 years being turned down by banks before deciding to build the one she needed.

Black man in a tech office environment, smiling with a laptop in the background
Marcus Okonkwo
Co-Founder & CTO

Nigerian-born engineer who built credit infrastructure at two fintech unicorns. Joined Arrive to solve the problem he lived through.

Latina woman with a warm smile in a professional setting
Sofia Reyes
Head of Partnerships

Came from Mexico City on an F-1 visa. Spent a decade in banking before realizing the system she worked in was the problem she needed to fix.