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Avoid common IBAN mistakes

Transposed characters Typing DE44500105175407324931 as DE44500105157407324931 swaps the 4 th and 7 th digits of the Basic Bank Account Number. Automated checksum logic will flag the mistake, but only after you submit the payment—delaying settlement by a day or more. Fix:Encourage copy-and-paste over manual typing. When the source is a PDF statement, copying preserves digit … Read more

IBAN vs. BIC/SWIFT codes

Sending money across borders is a relay race. Every leg needs clear instructions so funds reach the intended account without detours or repair fees. Two standards provide those instructions: the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and the Bank Identifier Code (BIC), often called a SWIFT code. They look similar to the untrained eye—strings of letters … Read more

Step-by-step guide

When a bank or payment platform asks you to verify your International Bank Account Number (IBAN), the request may feel like yet another bureaucratic hurdle. In reality, a correctly validated IBAN is your ticket to faster settlements, lower fees and fewer rejected payments. Use the process below to sail through verification on the first attempt. … Read more

Why your business needs IBAN

The first time a supplier in Germany asks for your “IBAN” you might assume it is a local quirk. It is not. The International Bank Account Number has become the passport of European and, increasingly, global money movement. Understanding what sits inside those digits—and why adopting them early matters—will spare your finance team countless reconciliation … Read more

Payment processing without accountants

Running lean is a badge of honour for many start-ups and solopreneurs, but it becomes stressful the moment money starts moving faster than email can track it. Below is a practical blueprint that keeps payment processing tight—even if you have no dedicated accounting department—by combining automation, clear roles and the right mix of cloud tools. … Read more

Essential tools for exporters

Running a small export business feels heroic: you juggle customs codes, midnight calls with buyers in other time zones and price lists that swing every time a currency moves. The good news is that a new wave of digital financial tools now gives small firms capabilities once reserved for multinationals. Below are eight that deserve … Read more

CrossGlobePay for global growth

Launching a product in a new country used to mean months of bank paperwork, opaque currency spreads and checkout pages that scared off local buyers. CrossGlobePay turns that grind into a few API calls and a dashboard that speaks every currency your customers do. Below is a play-by-play of how the platform helps ambitious companies … Read more

International payment trends

The year ahead will be decisive for anyone who moves money across borders. The pipes are getting faster, richer in data and—thanks to new rails—less dependent on legacy correspondent chains. Below are the developments most likely to shape pricing, user experience and compliance over the next twelve months. Real-time settlement goes truly cross-border Instant domestic … Read more