For its scalable and integrated cross-border payments capability, the award for Best Cross-Border Payment Technology Platform goes to Thunes.

The winning fintech powers real-time cross-border payments in over 130 countries with a 98% success rate and 99.99% uptime. Its network connects to billions of bank accounts and mobile wallets via more than 300 alternative payment methods. In 2024, it launched stablecoin liquidity, QR payments in China, and pay-to-wallets via Swift, strengthening access and speed. Transaction volumes rose by 182% and value by 40% over two years, with 98% of transactions settled instantly.