TerraPay and Whalet Unite to Elevate Cross-Border Payment Solutions for SMEs

June 11, 2025 |
logo of TerraPay and Whalet for partnership announcement

TerraPay, a global money movement company has announced a strategic partnership with Whalet, a leading smart payment provider, to enable seamless cross-border payouts across the globe. This collaboration aims to enhance payment efficiency for Whalet’s core customer base; cross-border sellers from Asia-Pacific region, helping them navigate international financial transactions with ease.

Whalet supports SMEs by providing global payment solutions, including one-click store setup, pay-ins, payouts, global accounts, currency exchange, and card issuance. With payment licenses in Singapore, the U.S., and Hong Kong SAR, Whalet ensures compliant and cost-effective financial operations for businesses expanding into global markets.

“Partnering with TerraPay strengthens our ability to offer reliable payouts for cross-border trade enterprises and e-commerce marketplace sellers,” said Nicholas Liao, Founder & CEO, Whalet. “This collaboration ensures our customers can efficiently manage transactions while optimizing financial processes worldwide.”

TerraPay will enable Whalet to scale its payout capabilities, helping businesses access secure and compliant payment corridors across multiple corridors. By integrating TerraPay’s technology, Whalet can streamline transactions, reducing settlement complexities and operational inefficiencies.

“This partnership enhances global payouts, ensuring businesses can move funds effortlessly,” said Sukesh Malliah, Vice President – IMT (APAC), TerraPay. “By working with Whalet, we’re enabling a more accessible and efficient payout experience for SMEs and marketplace sellers, empowering businesses to operate seamlessly across multiple regions.”

Global payment interoperability is essential for businesses expanding internationally, with digital wallets playing a growing role in simplifying cross-border transactions. Research indicates a surge in demand for scalable, multi-rail payment solutions that support diverse financial ecosystems.

With an increasing need for frictionless transactions, this partnership ensures businesses can access reliable payout networks tailored to their expansion needs. TerraPay and Whalet are committed to building a global financial ecosystem that supports SMEs in their growth journey.

About Whalet

Whalet empowers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to navigate global commerce with confidence by providing secure, compliant, and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions. Licensed in Singapore, the U.S., and Hong Kong SAR, Whalet supports transactions in 39 major currencies, offering services such as one-click global store setup, multi-currency accounts, pay-ins and payouts, currency exchange, and card issuance. Through strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions, Whalet simplifies international expansion for businesses, enabling seamless access to global markets while ensuring regulatory adherence. Committed to innovation, Whalet combines agile fintech solutions with localized expertise to help SMEs thrive in the complex landscape of cross-border trade.

About TerraPay

TerraPay simplifies global money movement, providing a single connection to one of the most expansive cross-border payment networks regulated in over 30 global markets. The platform enables payments to 150+ receiving countries, 210+ sending countries, over 3.7 billion mobile wallets, 7.5 billion bank accounts, and more than 12 billion cards. TerraPay is on a mission to create a borderless financial world, making money transfers instant, reliable, transparent, and fully compliant.

Founded in 2014, TerraPay has built the global digital wallet interoperable network, driving financial inclusion even in the most remote markets. TerraPay is headquartered in London, with offices in cities like Bangalore, Dubai, Bogota, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Singapore. Backed by leading investors including the IFC (World Bank), Prime Ventures, Partech Africa, and Visa, TerraPay continues its rapid global expansion.