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Tranglo powers cross-border payments for OmiPay 3 hours ago
Source: Tranglo Tranglo has announced that it will power the cross-border payments of OmiPay across its global network. A payments solution specialist based in Australia, OmiPay has a huge presence across all major Australian cities.
The deal will allow OmiPay to gain access to Tranglo’s local payment distribution channels, especially the Southeast Asian and Chinese markets. OmiPay will benefit from Tranglo Connect and its single access point and seamless integration. This comes as OmiPay seeks to enhance its local payment capabilities in the Australian market.
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