Cross-Border Payments and PCI Compliance: What You Should Know

Cross-border payments and PCI compliance are deeply connected. Any business that accepts cards from international customers—whether through an online checkout, marketplace, or global invoice—moves sensitive cardholder data through networks, gateways, processors, and banks that may sit in multiple jurisdictions.  That creates technical, legal, and security complexity that you must manage...

How to Calculate True Cross-Border Payment Costs

Cross-border payment costs can be surprisingly high and opaque. Every time a business or individual sends money internationally, hidden fees and currency markups can erode the value of the transfer.  In fact, one study found that in 2023 U.S. consumers and small businesses paid $17.9 billion in international transaction fees,...

Best Cross-Border Payment Methods for Businesses in 2025

International cross-border payment methods are critical for US businesses of all sizes, as companies look to expand globally. With global B2B cross-border flows exceeding $31 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach $50 trillion by 2032, choosing the right payment solutions can significantly impact costs, speed, and efficiency.  The best cross-border payment...

Cross-Border Payment Solutions: How They Work and Why They Matter

Cross-border payment solutions enable businesses and individuals to send and receive money across international borders. In essence, a cross-border payment is a transaction where the payer and payee are in different countries and often deal in different currencies.  These transfers typically require currency conversion and coordination across multiple banking systems....