Cross Border Payment remittance is an important application of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Reportedly, companies like Microsoft, Tesla, Expedia and WeWork started accepting payments in cryptocurrencies in 2021.
There are several jurisdictions, which impose cross border restrictions with respect to transferring payments. A survey points to how nearly 8 million individuals who send payments internationally have used at least one form of cryptocurrency. And, about 13% of the nearly 8 million people preferred to use cryptocurrency for payment remittances.
The entire process of cross-border payment remittance happens online. The fiat currency is sent to a cryptocurrency exchange, and it is converted to a particular cryptocurrency. From there, the crypto is sent to the wallet of the recipient. The transaction happens in just a matter of few seconds. The recipient takes the crypto to the exchange and further converts it to a fiat currency and withdraw the money from there.
When it comes to sending about 10,000 USD to another country using traditional method it can be hard. However, when the money is converted to cryptocurrency it will be easy to send the money to anyone from anywhere across the world in just a few seconds. The fees is negligible and the speed is fast.
However, when sending money through cryptocurrency the exchange happens from fiat to crypto and then from crypto to fiat which means there are two exchanges involved and the math should be done accordingly.
Whether someone would choose to use cryptocurrency for cross border remittance is based on their priorities like whether one wants to get it done fast, cheap, secure etc.
Cryptocurrency transfers are irreversible, and it protects the person from charge backs.
Cryptocurrency payment gateways make it possible for merchants to accept transactions in Bitcoin, Altcoins, or other permitted kinds of cryptocurrencies. Coinbase, Coingate, Coinsbank, Alfacoins, Shopify, Bitpay, GoCoin, BitcoinPay, GoURL, SpicePay are a few brands to consider for the process.
Instant currency conversion is most desired when it comes to choosing the cryptocurrency exchange for cross border remittance and business transactions. Some exchanges due to reasons related to regulations do not operate in some countries.
Payment gateway companies offer features like being able to monitor transactions from home, instant deposit and instant withdrawal feature for large-volume traders, live market rates; payment support to bitcoin wallets, e wallets, and bank accounts; plugins for e-commerce websites, and more.
Cross-border payments ecosystem includes B2B, B2P, P2B and P2P merchants.
A finance graduate, Maheen Hernandez has been drawn to cryptocurrencies ever since Bitcoin first emerged in 2009. Nearly a decade later, Maheen is actively working to spread awareness about cryptocurrencies as well as their impact on the traditional currencies. Appreciate the work? Send a tip to: 0x75395Ea9a42d2742E8d0C798068DeF3590C5Faa5
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