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Shalom Guillermo
Shalom Guillermo

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International Mobile Wallets: How Developers Can Build Truly Global Payment Experiences

Building payment features for users in one country is already challenging — but when your app starts gaining traction globally, things get a lot more complicated. Supporting multiple mobile wallets, currencies, and regulatory requirements can turn into a massive engineering effort that slows product development.

That’s where global connectivity networks come in. Platforms like Thunes let developers integrate with hundreds of mobile wallets worldwide through a single API. Instead of creating custom integrations for every market, you can offer payouts and collections to users in 130+ countries with minimal extra code.

Why Mobile Wallets Are Key to Global Growth

  • Financial Inclusion: Wallets are often the first financial tool for users in emerging markets.

  • Faster Transactions: Instant or near-instant payments keep users engaged.

  • Preferred Method: In many countries, wallets are more common than bank accounts.

  • Lower Costs: Avoid card network fees and reduce transaction friction.

Developer Benefits

  • One API, Global Coverage: Stop juggling multiple integrations.

  • Built-In Compliance: Handle KYC/AML and local regulations automatically.

  • Scalable Infrastructure: Expand into new countries without major refactoring.

  • Better UX: Give users their preferred way to pay and get paid.

Example Use Cases

  • Gig Economy Platforms: Pay workers directly to their local mobile wallets.

  • E-commerce Marketplaces: Offer instant refunds and seller payouts.

  • Remittance Apps: Let users send money home quickly and affordably.

Mobile wallets aren’t just a feature — they’re the backbone of financial access for billions of people worldwide. Developers who build with global wallet connectivity in mind can unlock massive growth opportunities and create apps that work anywhere, for anyone.

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