BayaniPay, a US and Philippines-based global payments automation process provider announced that it has raised an additional $3 million in funding to expand its international payment capabilities. This capital injection, led by Wavemaker Partners, PTGB, and Talino Venture Studios, will be used to finance the… Read More
Remote, the human resources platform for distributed companies, has selected Nium, a provider of real-time cross-border payments, to enhance its international payroll capabilities. The partnership will be launched globally. As more businesses look at new markets to power growth, the ability to hire and scale… Read More
A survey of payment professionals by Thunes, a global money movement innovator, and Visa, an enabler of digital payments, reveals conflicted attitudes among Europeans on cross-border payment interoperability, highlighting “the challenges firms face in integrating across multiple markets and systems.” The survey findings reveal that… Read More
DNA Payments has grown its portfolio of POS alternative payment methods by launching Alipay+, a suite of cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation technology solutions operated by Ant International. Alipay+ will allow over 50,000 UK merchants “using DNA Paymentsā POS terminals to accept direct payments from… Read More
Ant Group and Mastercard, alongside 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major card organizations, announced the launch of the International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai. This initiative aims to enhance the travel experience for global visitors and stimulate economic growth for local… Read More
From e-wallets to neobanks, TĆ¼rkiyeās (Turkey) financial institutions are accelerating fintech innovation, supporting greater connectivity to international markets, financial inclusivity at home and more economic prosperity for businesses. Thunes is a key payments player in Turkeyās ecosystem. Thunes says its extensive payments network in the… Read More
MOVE Digital, the digital arm of Malaysia-listed aviation group Capital A, announced a strategic collaboration with Singapore’s fintech powerhouse, Ant International. This partnership aims to diversify payment methods, enhance digital marketing efforts, and foster sustainable finance practices for the micro, small & medium enterprise (MSME)… Read More
Australian digital wallet provider and payment startup Stables has announced the launch of international remittances for its thousands of users (focusing on the AU-PH Corridor). From today, Stables users in over 130 countries can send Australian Dollars or Philippine Pesos to over 140 million people… Read More
Chinese Fintech firm Ant Group has announced substantial increases in transaction limits for international travelers using its cross-border payment services. Effective immediately, the single-transaction limit has been raised from $1,000 to $5,000, and the annual cumulative transaction limit from $10,000 to $50,000. This policy change,… Read More
Cross-border payments firm Clear Junction has joined the UK Cryptoasset Business Council (UKCBC). The UKCBC advocates on behalf of the digital assets/crypto sector in the UK. According to a note from the UKCBC, crypto is at a key inflection point due to MiCA, and ETFs,… Read More
Data from Ant Group reportedly shows a robust rebound of consumer spending during the first back-to-normal Chinese New Year (CNY) travel season after the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in cross-border tourism. Through the Alipay+ cross-border mobile payment technology solutions, Chinese travelers may pay “for goods, food… Read More
Tonik Digital Bank announces its newest strategic collaboration with Southeast Asian payment gateway, Xendit. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, “as they join forces to deliver secure, convenient, and customer-centric financial solutions.” The partnership with Xendit will further “enrich Tonik’s ecosystem by… Read More
NayaPay, a financial platform, has partnered with Alipay+, a cross-border digital payments and marketing platform operated by Ant International. The collaboration between NayaPay and Alipay+ is set “to make a significant impact by deploying QR codes compatible with both RAAST and Alipay+ payment partners, including… Read More
Payments company TodayPay, a Fintech developing Refunds as a Service, today appointed Visa executiveĀ Mike West as a strategic advisor.Ā The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics Show. West led Visa Direct’s international commercialization and network expansion by launching new use cases, payment capabilities and value-added… Read More
Dubai Duty Free, which claims to be one of the largest travel retail operators, announced its partnership with Alipay+ in order “to power a seamless travel and checkout experience for international visitors.” Consumers from South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Italy as well as… Read More
Research from Coda, the global firm focused on content monetization solutions for gaming and digital publishers, and Niko Partners, the provider of market intelligence on the video game industry in Asia and MENA, dives into “the evolving landscape of the gaming industry, and the opportunities… Read More
ClearBank is providing LemFi with agency banking services to enhance international payment services for emerging market immigrants in North America and Europe. ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking for financial institutions,Ā announced its partnership with LemFi (formerly known as Lemonade Finance), a… Read More
Ant International, Grab, and StraitsX have announced a collaborative effort to explore the potential application of Purpose Bound Money (PBM) in cross-border payments. PBM is a protocol that specifies the conditions upon which an underlying digital currency can be used and first introduced by MAS… Read More
A recent study conducted by the United Overseas Bank (OUB) suggests that Vietnamese consumers are increasingly turning to digital banking and modern payment methods, with convenience and speed as among the major factors cited for the preference. The report,Ā āASEAN Consumer Sentiment Studyā, indicates a significant… Read More
Rapyd, a global fintech firm, announced the expansion of its card acquiring solution to Singapore. This solution, when combined with Rapydās core Fintech as a Service platform, equips local businesses with the tools “to elevate their market presence locally and extend their global reach to… Read More
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