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Virtual Account Numbers Facilitate International Digital Banking

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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. Platforms and single access points help bridge the gap between traditional banks and eCommerce.

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Financing Gets Flexible As eCommerce Sellers Brace For Seasonality Whiplash

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And the surge in eCommerce isn't isolated to the B2C world, either: as social distancing requirements and shutdowns migrate corporate buyers online, wholesalers, distributors and other B2B vendors are likely to face a similar holiday boon this year to fulfill rising customer demand. The company now operates in the U.K.,

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Western Union Enables Real-Time Account-To-Account X-Border Payments For Banks, Digital Wallets

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Today, Western Union announces that it has expanded its real-time global payments capabilities to include real-time account-to-account transfers to an account or a mobile wallet for select banks or digital wallet providers in 17 countries. The recipient gets the money nearly instantly — and we settle with the banks overnight.”.

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Yandex.Money Targets Freelancers With Multi-Currency Solution

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Russia-based electronic payments company Yandex.Money is rolling out new multi-currency services with an eye on freelancers. In a press release issued Thursday (March 28), the company announced the launch of accounts and cards that support payments and transactions in multiple currencies, including U.S.

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B2B Payments Drive Instant Payments, Crypto Innovation

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The first company it's working with is Wirex, which provides a crypto-friendly currency account and enables cross-border payments via Visa card. With the expansion, Mastercard is exploring a mix of payment rails by supporting FinTechs that allow cryptocurrency payments via card.

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For Banks, Tech As Threat And Savior

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Such disruption and transformation can transcend use cases, said the executive, across B2B, B2C and P2P transactions. Technology is increasingly allowing for choice on both sides of the relationship (the sender, who can choose to send in one form of payment, and the receiver, who can choose to be paid in a certain currency, for example).

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Western Union Rolls Out Full API Access For International Payments

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This new set of APIs offers users a way to “integrate their financial institutions, accounting and enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) systems and their account on GlobalPay,” according to the release. Domestic and cross-border payments are supported in over 130 currencies.