Uruguayan fintech company Prometeo has significantly broadened its international footprint by scaling its account verification service to more than 110 countries spanning five continents. Alongside this massive geographical expansion, the company has officially introduced Risk Intelligence, a sophisticated new product designed to help corporate clients rigorously assess potential financial and legal risks prior to executing cross-border money movements.
The launch of these enhanced products represents a major step forward in Prometeo’s ongoing mission to build a robust, comprehensive financial infrastructure for businesses operating across multiple international markets. By bridging the gap between fragmented regional banking systems and the complex regulatory requirements of global trade, Prometeo continues to cement its position as a critical connective tissue for modern commerce.
The newly introduced Risk Intelligence tool is engineered to perform deep background checks on both corporate entities and individual actors. Specifically, the system verifies legal statuses and ultimate beneficial ownership, while simultaneously screening subjects against international sanctions lists, regulatory signal databases, adverse media coverage, and official corporate registries. This multi-layered vetting process is crucial for companies navigating the increasingly stringent compliance landscapes governing international financial transactions.
At present, Risk Intelligence is fully operational in key Latin American markets, including Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. However, Prometeo’s strategic roadmap points toward rapid further deployment. The company has already outlined clear plans to roll out the Risk Intelligence product to several additional economic hubs, with upcoming launches scheduled for Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. This expansion will enable regional and multinational corporations alike to standardize their compliance and risk-assessment frameworks across the Americas and beyond.
In tandem with the rollout of Risk Intelligence, Prometeo has released Account Verification V2, an upgraded iteration of its core account validation technology. This second-version release introduces advanced configuration capabilities, granting corporate customers the flexibility to tailor verification workflows to their precise operational needs. Furthermore, Account Verification V2 incorporates smart-routing technology that automatically redirects verification requests to an alternative, eligible data source whenever a primary data source experiences downtime or temporary unavailability. This redundancy ensures high availability and minimizes operational friction for businesses that rely on instantaneous verification to maintain smooth transaction flows.
These product launches directly expand Prometeo’s already substantial financial infrastructure network, which serves enterprises navigating complex multi-market operations. Through a single, unified application programming interface, or API, Prometeo seamlessly connects corporate clients to more than 7,500 financial institutions globally. The company’s enterprise-grade reliability and security standards have earned the trust of major global financial players, allowing Prometeo to work collaboratively alongside major institutions such as SWIFT, Citi, and JPMorgan.
The strategic impetus behind these product developments stems from the rapidly evolving nature of international commerce, where simple account checks are no longer sufficient to protect organizations from financial crime, fraud, and regulatory penalties. Modern businesses require deeper visibility into who is on the receiving end of their funds.
"Companies operating across borders need more than a basic yes or no account check. They need to know that an account is valid, that it belongs to the intended holder and, increasingly, that the company or person behind it is appropriate to engage with," said Ximena Alemán, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Prometeo.
As international trade becomes increasingly digitized and fast-paced, the demand for sophisticated financial infrastructure that bridges local banking ecosystems with global compliance standards continues to surge. By extending its account verification capabilities to over 110 countries and equipping firms with advanced compliance and routing tools like Risk Intelligence and Account Verification V2, Prometeo is positioning itself at the forefront of the cross-border fintech evolution. The company’s continued growth reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated, API-driven financial services that empower businesses to operate globally with localized precision and security.
