How Can Funders Promote Interoperable Payments?
Interoperability can make digital payments more convenient and useful for low-income customers. Find out how funders can support the development of interoperable payments systems.
Comparing India’s UPI and Brazil’s New Instant Payment System, PIX
Many countries are pressing forward with new systems to enable better, faster digital payments. Brazil's instant payment system, PIX, is among the newest and most exciting. How does it compare to India's well-known UPI system?
Should Funders Support Switches for Mobile Payment Interoperability?
Mobile payment switches aren’t the only path to interoperable financial systems – and they aren’t always the best path. Here are three questions funders should ask before they commit to building a switch.
East African Interoperability: Dispatches from the Home of M-Pesa
Kenyans can now send money between the country's two largest digital wallet services, Airtel and M-Pesa, the latest step toward interoperability in East Africa.
Connecting the Dots: Interoperability and Technology
For interoperability to work, technology must do more than move transactions from Point A to Point B. It must be optimized to ensure security, encourage use, promote innovation and handle the inevitable time when something goes wrong.
Balancing the Economics of Interoperability in Digital Finance
Interoperability in digital payments hinges on more than the right technology. It also requires the right balance of economic incentives for participants.
Rules of the Road: Interoperability and Governance
Payment schemes like Visa and Mastercard emerged from banks agreeing to the terms needed to safely and efficiently exchange payments. What rules should digital payments providers follow?