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As we navigate the evolving landscape of global payments, a notable shift towards invisibility is underway. This transformation extends its reach across borders, businesses, and consumers, positioning payments as a pivotal horizontal service that seamlessly interconnects various facets of banking.
Banking, a domain entwined with human evolution, is once again poised for disruption through the lens of payments. However, future trends in payments are not merely about reaching the unbanked and underbanked for altruistic reasons; it’s a strategic move to add tangible value without compromising on efficiency.
The concept of embedded finance, once an ambitious idea, is now materializing. The convergence of financial and non-financial enterprises is imminent, setting the stage for a watershed moment that will catalyze business-led, people-focused transformation journeys. The democratization of payments is projected to provide businesses with a financial boost of at least 10x, propelling them into a new era of financial empowerment.
In commercial payments, real-time replenishment of working capital promises to escalate the pace and scale of innovation, ushering in unprecedented opportunities for growth for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
We stand at the brink of a societal sea change, promising enhanced experiences, elevated value creation, and an overall improvement in the quality of life, driven by next-generation payment solutions, including cryptocurrency and digital currency.
Read more in our report on the prospects of invisible payments and payment solutions for banks, in a world where the financial landscape is becoming more interconnected, efficient, and attuned to the diverse needs of businesses and consumers alike.