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How central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can enhance cross-border payments

The Payments Association

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could transform cross-border payments by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing transparency. Read more

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Visa, Western Union partner on cross-border payments

Payments Dive

The card network and the cross-border payments company are developing an international payment system that could be used in disaster situations.

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The essential elements of seamless cross-border payments

The Payments Association

Cross-border payments can give a business an entirely new scope of potential customers, the ability to facilitate payments globally is a game changer. However, some key elements are essential to making this work seamlessly. Read more

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Transforming cross-border payments in the UK: The road ahead

The Payments Association

The realm of cross-border payments is rapidly evolving, with the UK positioned at the forefront of this transformation. As globalisation intensifies and digital economies expand, the need for efficient, cost-effective, and secure cross-border payment solutions has never been greater.

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Cross-border payment plays rev up

Payments Dive

The Clearing House, Swift and rivals are jostling to speed up cross-border payments, with collaboration and competition likely to emerge at an international conference this week.

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Key Trends Shaping Cross-Border Payments in APAC

Fintech News

A new report by Deloitte delves into the latest developments in the cross-border payment sector in Asia-Pacific (APAC), identifying four major trends reshaping the landscape and offering significant opportunities for merchants. billion grams of carbon emissions.

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Japanese banks pilot stablecoin-based cross-border payments

Finextra

Japanese banks MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho are participating in a pilot using stablecoins and the Swift network for cross-border payments.