ACE Money Transfer Partners with Visa for Faster Cross-Border AFTs
ACE Money Transfer announced a partnership with Visa to leverage Account-to-Account Fast Transfers (AFTs) for international money transfers, aiming to make them faster and more seamless.
ACE Money Transfer has announced a collaboration with Visa (V) to utilize Account-to-Account Fast Transfers (AFTs) for international money transfers. The move is intended to support "faster and more seamless" cross-border remittances, according to the company.
The Product
AFTs enable near-instantaneous fund transfers between bank accounts, reducing processing time from days to seconds. ACE Money Transfer will leverage Visa's network to allow customers to send money abroad more quickly.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing details and the official launch date have not been disclosed yet. The service is expected to be available in key markets where ACE Money Transfer operates.
Competition
The service faces competition from other remittance companies like Western Union and MoneyGram, as well as digital payment solutions such as PayPal and Revolut. Mastercard (MA) also offers similar services through its network.
Potential Impact
This partnership could strengthen ACE Money Transfer's competitive position by offering faster service, potentially attracting more customers and increasing transaction volumes. For Visa, it represents an expansion into the growing international remittance sector.
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