Remittance news and trends

CFO: Stay Vigilant About Costs and Churn — Even When Things Look OK
CFO // November 22, 2022

With migrant workers consistently sending money home, the business of remittances tends to be more resilient than most during tough economic times.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Remittance Marketplace Model Unlocks Payments Innovation for GCC Expats
Cross-border Payments // November 04, 2022

As elsewhere, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, the remittance market has traditionally been dominated by a few major players. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

How Integrations Help Firms Manage AR, AP Data
B2B Payments // February 01, 2021

Businesses can struggle to quickly reconcile payments when their employees have to juggle multiple software platforms, says Jason Hagan, director of treasury services product strategy at First National Bank of Omaha. In the Next-Gen AP/AR Digitization Report, Hagan explains how integrations help companies swiftly consolidate...

Money Transfer Startup Remitly Nets $85M On $1.5B Valuation
Investments // July 30, 2020

Remitly, which works to provide remittances and financial services for immigrants, announced an $85 million funding round amid a worldwide surge in demand for those kinds of services, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
SMBs Find Revenue Stability In An Offline-To-Online Migration

May 14, 2020
If there’s one thing for certain for small business today, it’s that nothing is certain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

How To Live Forever In The Financial Services Space

August 10, 2017
Slow and steady doesn’t win the financial services race. If you’re not ahead, you’re behind, especially if you’re playing on the global stage. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Financial Inclusion, Across Channels, Countries And Choice

February 22, 2017
Moving money across borders takes time, effort and attention to detail — with a focus on local technology and culture. Though the trend toward financial inclusion may be an inexorable...

Quick Reads
Latin American Migrants Boost Remittances Amid ICE Crackdown

July 13, 2025
President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has triggered a corresponding increase in remittances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Money Transfer Startup Remitly Nets $85M On $1.5B Valuation

July 30, 2020
Remitly, which works to provide remittances and financial services for immigrants, announced an $85 million funding round amid a worldwide surge in demand for those kinds of services, a press...

MoneyGram, Uber Offer Discount On Digital Money Transfers To Drivers

May 27, 2020
MoneyGram is partnering with Uber in order to offer discounts on money transfers to over 200 countries and territories, a press release states. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

COVID-19 Puts $100B Dent In Global Remittance Flows

April 22, 2020
The world remittance fall-off anticipated because of the coronavirus pandemic could have serious effects for numerous countries, according to a Financial Times report that cited the World Bank. Get the Full...