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FAQ about Global Payments
International business payments are payments sent or received by a business across countries or currencies. They can involve currency conversion, foreign exchange (FX), and different payment rails depending on the destination and payment method.
Businesses can reduce the cost of international payments by comparing the total cost of each transfer, including the FX markup, transfer or provider fees, and the cost of unnecessary currency conversions. Holding and paying in the right currencies can also help businesses avoid additional conversions where supported.
The mid-market exchange rate is the reference rate between the buying and selling prices of a currency in the wholesale FX market. Comparing a provider’s FX rate or markup against the mid-market rate helps businesses understand how much they are paying for currency conversion.
Businesses should compare the currencies and countries supported, FX markup, transfer fees, payment speed, available local payment rails, receiving capabilities, and customer support. It is also worth considering how easily the provider integrates with the business’s existing financial workflows.
An international transfer moves money across countries and may involve currency conversion or an international payment network. A local-currency transfer can use the destination market’s local payment rails, allowing funds to be sent in the recipient’s local currency. The route available depends on the currencies, countries, and payment methods supported by the provider.











