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Virtual IBANs Remove Friction From Cross-Border, B2B Payments

PYMNTS

As eCommerce and B2B payments expand across borders, time zones and currencies, virtual international bank account numbers (IBANS) can pave the way for firms to capture online sales efficiently — and bypass the frictions of traditional banking relationships. . That can be done, she maintained, with the virtual IBAN. .

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EPC Selects Swift for the EPC Directory Service

Fintech Finance

The European Payments Council (EPC) is pleased to announce the start of the delivery project for the EPC Directory Service (EDS), after selecting Swift as supplier for the development and operations of the EDS and after signing an agreement at the end of 2024.

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Virtual Account Numbers Facilitate International Digital Banking

PYMNTS

In an interview with PYMNTS, Lilia Metodieva, managing director at Monneo , said virtual international bank account numbers (IBANs) can help firms gain scale internationally, and customize payments to serve the needs of their end customers. That is where digital banking and the virtual IBANs come in,” she said. to name just a few.

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SurePay Partners with Swift to Bring Confirmation of Payee Solution to Banks Across the Globe

The Fintech Times

SurePay , the IBAN-name check provider, confirmation of payee (CoP) and verification of payee (VoP) to over 100 banks, has expanded its services following a strategic agreement with Swift , the messaging network, and the integration of Swift’s payment pre-validation service.

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SatchelPay Adds Multi-Currency SWIFT Payments Via ONPEX

PYMNTS

Lithuania payments company SatchelPay is adding multi-currency cross-border payments functionality through a new partnership with multi-currency IBAN account provider ONPEX (the Online Payment Exchange). The solution allows businesses to initiate or accept payments across multiple currencies using a single IBAN account.

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SWIFT Banking System: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Payment Savvy

Most international money wires have been possible with the infamous SWIFT code. SWIFT is widely used in almost every country, with just a few exceptions, as it’s one of the most secure methods of sending international payments all over the world. This article discusses the definition and purposes of the SWIFT network system.

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Revolut Expands ‘Mobile Wallet’ to S’pore for Transfers to Bangladesh and Kenya

Fintech News

The introduction of Mobile Wallets simplifies the process of sending money overseas, eliminating the need for traditional bank account details, such as IBANs or SWIFT codes. The new feature allows users in Singapore to send funds to bKash accounts in Bangladesh and M-Pesa accounts in Kenya through the Revolut app.

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