Payments

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SWIFT Competitors in 2025: What Big Banks Don't Tell You About Alternatives

SWIFT’s dominance in cross-border payments is facing real disruption. From blockchain platforms and CBDCs to fintech-powered wallets and regional networks like BRICS Pay, a new generation of faster, cheaper, and more transparent solutions is emerging. This article explores the technologies banks don’t talk about—and how companies can future-proof their global payments in 2025 and beyond.

How Have Payment Networks Changed Over The Years?

For thousands of years, the systems we used to facilitate payments have been tied to the technology and communication networks we had available.