Thunes and Fiserv Partner to Enable Real-Time Global Payouts for Merchants
Event summary
- Thunes will support Fiserv's merchant ecosystem for real-time international payouts.
- Fiserv clients can reach 12 billion bank accounts and mobile wallets in 140+ countries via Thunes' Direct Global Network.
- Thunes has obtained money transmission licenses in all required U.S. states, bolstering its U.S. market presence.
- The collaboration aims to reduce friction for U.S. platforms making global payouts at scale.
The big picture
This partnership underscores the growing demand for seamless cross-border payment solutions as merchants expand globally. By integrating Thunes' Direct Global Network, Fiserv is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the $155 trillion cross-border payment market, where real-time capabilities are becoming a key differentiator. The collaboration also highlights Thunes' strategic focus on the U.S. market, where it has now secured full regulatory coverage.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- How Thunes will leverage Fiserv's merchant ecosystem to accelerate adoption of its global payout solutions.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether Thunes can maintain its compliance edge as it scales operations across more jurisdictions.
- Competitive Dynamics
- The pace at which competitors like Wise or Airwallex respond with similar partnerships to challenge this alliance.
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