Fast and secure cross-border and international payments for your business
The financial operations of international companies and payments abroad are examined from various perspectives — including expert commentary, real-world case studies, and practical guides. The content explores the foundations of international transactions, the transformation brought by globalization, and the key challenges impacting today’s global payment infrastructure, along with effective strategies businesses use to address them.
Among the covered topics are cost reduction techniques, enhanced payment security measures, and tools to streamline financial processes. These insights help companies refine their financial operations and make informed decisions related to international business payments.
In-depth materials highlight the differences in how goods and services are paid for across countries, giving readers a clearer view of international transaction practices. Special attention is also given to methods of managing expenses — from remittance fees to transaction costs — while offering realistic options for cross-border payments that support efficient and scalable global operations.
International payments guides
- SWIFT correspondent banks
No single bank maintains accounts everywhere. When two institutions lack a direct relationship, they call on an intermediary—a correspondent bank—that holds “nostro” and “vostro” accounts for each side. The originating bank debits its nostro at the correspondent, the correspondent credits the beneficiary’s bank via another internal ledger, and the payment reaches its destination without the two endpoint banks ever touching. … Read more - SWIFT Go for small payments
Sending a modest invoice to a designer in Berlin or reimbursing a supplier for sample materials in Seoul used to feel out of proportion to the amount involved. Traditional SWIFT wires charged the same fees and took the same two-day journey whether you moved ten thousand dollars or ten million. SWIFT Go rewrites that rule book for low-value transfers. Below … Read more - SWIFT GPI for faster tracking
The SWIFT network has been the backbone of international payments for fifty years, but until recently it felt as sluggish and opaque as sending a letter by sea. Funds disappeared for days, correspondent banks clipped undisclosed fees, and only a tracer request could reveal where the money sat. SWIFT gpi—global payments innovation—changes that experience almost overnight. It upgrades the familiar … Read more
International payments in industries
- Easy Cross-Border Payments for Raw Material Trade
The international trade of cross-border payments, which involves the transfer of key raw material, is crucial for any manufacture business, which is why this global industry has to deal with a lot of complexities. Such industry leaders have to deal with challenges particularly in cross border pay which greatly calls for strong measures to mitigate any disruptions and rationalize finance … Read more - Customizable Solutions for Law Firms and Businesses for Cross-border Payments
McKinsey’s report estimates that law firms operating on a global scale experience a drop of 3.2% on average due to inefficient payment systems and expensive conversion rates which many reproach in light of the fact that operating profits in this industry are extremely competitive. This means that while the law firms are reticent to offer competitive rates for internal cross … Read more - Global Payment Solutions: Enabling the Growth Of Manufacturers
Cross-border trade requires a vast supply chain and manufacturing firms are usually at the epicenter of it. But as global as they are, these companies struggle when it comes to making international payments for manufacturers. The globally operated businesses are constrained by antiquated systems, a maze of jurisdictional compliance and exorbitant charges which most of the time are hidden. Now … Read more
Cross-Border Payments in Countries
- Payments’ Import And Export with Argentina
Exporting payment solutions, especially in the countries with extreme foreign exchange controls in place such as Argentina, poses considerable problems to the businesses. Apart from compliance requirements and implementation difficulties, managing these headaches requires due diligence strategy alongside appropriate technological support. Being aware of these issues in addition to coming up with sound solutions certainly goes a long way in … Read more - Overcoming International Payment Challenges for Enterprises in Egypt
Egypt’s strategic position between Africa and the Middle East, combined with its large population and growing economy, makes it an attractive hub for international business. However, despite its potential, the country presents significant challenges when it comes to international transfers to Egypt, creating complexities for those engaged in cross-border trade or investment. These can have adverse impacts on the company’s … Read more - International Payments with South Africa: Unlocking Opportunities
As a major economic player in the African continent South Africa is highly appealing for global enterprises. However, companies who want to establish a business or already have one in South Africa are confronted with one major concern cross border payments. These issues reduce effectiveness, raise prices and ultimately limit potential growth for a company. They need to be aware … Read more
Case Studies
- Customizable Solutions for Law Firms and Businesses for Cross-border PaymentsMcKinsey’s report estimates that law firms operating on a global scale experience a drop of 3.2% on average due to inefficient payment systems and expensive conversion rates which many reproach in light of the fact that operating profits in this industry are extremely competitive. This means that while the law firms are reticent to offer competitive rates for internal cross … Read more
- Global Payment Solutions: Enabling the Growth Of ManufacturersCross-border trade requires a vast supply chain and manufacturing firms are usually at the epicenter of it. But as global as they are, these companies struggle when it comes to making international payments for manufacturers. The globally operated businesses are constrained by antiquated systems, a maze of jurisdictional compliance and exorbitant charges which most of the time are hidden. Now … Read more
- SaaS Industry’s World-class Payment Solutions
Saas providers have a global business model right from its first day of operation. This global presence leads to certain unique challenges in regards to payment processing. Streamlined and robust payment methods are indispensably needed for these SaaS businesses that seek to grow and improve. Poor payment systems can increase operational comparisons friction and ultimately limit growth of the company … Read more