Cross border payments

The payments company is opening its real-time payments network, Visa Direct, to stablecoins through a prefunding pilot that will allow businesses to move money across borders when banks are closed.

Real-time cross-border payments are in demand, but lack interoperability — creating demand for Swift and Ripple to add new tech. Plus, PayPal pledges to add payment technology in the Middle East and Africa, and more international payments and fintech news.

The bank teamed up with Euronet Worldwide subsidiary Dandelion for cross-border payments to digital wallets in the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Colombia in an optionality play.

The cross-border transfer platform is broadening its business model with a subscription-based membership and products like a digital wallet and cash advances.

Finastra is the latest bank tech provider to bring stablecoins to cross-border payments, which experts say is a way banks can use blockchain post-GENIUS Act.

Brex's second license in the European Union is a key step in cementing turning payment relationships in the EU into broader financial relationships, including card issuing and cross-selling.

Western Union's North American money transfer business logged a decline in cross-border remittance revenue, led by drops in the U.S. to Mexico corridor, its largest remittance stream by far. The company is also bracing for the 1% remittance tax codified in the "Big Beautiful Bill," a levy that does not directly apply to banks.

The fintech has made its core payment app interoperable with Venmo and will connect 2 billion users through partnerships in India, China, Brazil and other major digital commerce markets.

The U.K. fintech's shares fell about 5% in London, partly due to international currency volatility. It hopes a U.S. listing will improve the company's ability to raise capital.

Governments must reconsider policies that treat migrants sending money home as risks rather than contributors. Regulators should remove barriers to affordable transfers and enable innovation that puts people first.

Citigroup is on a quest to modernize its global payments stack and be the go-to financial institution for cross-border payments and international corporations. Debopama Sen, head of payments at Citi's Services business, spoke with American Banker about the divisions' progress since its Services Investor Day in June 2024.

The president's rush to weaponize trade policy is going to accelerate efforts by other countries to decrease their reliance on U.S.-based payments processors. That's not in the country's interest.

Pro-crypto regulations could draw U.S. banks into the market, providing fresh competition. CEO Paolo Ardoino spoke with American Banker about the digital asset firm's strategy.

The payments company hopes to build its brand outside of its U.K. home base while attracting a deeper investor pool.

A focus on client relationships, rather than products, and investments in AI are helping the company in an increasingly competitive market.

The stablecoin issuer has kicked off its initial public offering after reportedly delaying it due to macroeconomic uncertainty caused by Trump's tariff plans last month. It first filed its S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in April.

Only by facing the realities of geopolitical uncertainty head-on can we hope to preserve the integrity of the global financial system and enable the flow of capital that underpins prosperity everywhere.

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal are among the firms moving the cryptocurrency option closer to the point of sale.

The Spanish bank is integrating machine learning with cards, payments, financial management, savings and other products, while the American banking giant is assessing risk for business transactions. Plus: The CFPB eases a consent order on Wise.

Engineering an orderly transition toward greater currency diversification is urgent. It would strengthen financial resilience and help sustain international economic integration.