SME-focused neobank Ampere launches card-to-card payments in partnership with Mastercard

  • Partnership Announcement: UK-based neobank Ampere has partnered with Mastercard to introduce card-to-card payment capabilities for its SME customers.
  • Payment Solution: The card-to-card payments, powered by Mastercard, will support conversions in over 60 currencies, offering faster and cheaper transactions compared to traditional banking systems.
  • Objective: The solution aims to reduce delays and complications associated with international payments.
  • Ampere’s Offerings: Founded in 2022, Ampere provides business banking services to start-ups and SMEs in the UK and EU, including multi-currency merchant accounts, debit cards, loans, mortgages, invoicing, and fund management.
  • Customer Benefits: Kris Krupecki, Ampere’s commercial director, notes that the card-to-card payment feature will help SME customers expand their financial and operational growth through seamless cross-border transactions.
  • Partnership Strategy: Ampere has been focusing on building strong partnerships, having collaborated with business loan providers YouLend, Cubefunder, and Iwoca, as well as brokerage firm Access Financial Services earlier this year.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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