Orbital and ClearBank join forces for faster international payments

By Vriti Gothi

Orbital, a cross-border payments platform, has partnered with ClearBank to offer enterprise customers real-time euro clearing and access to SEPA.

The move is intended to address longstanding inefficiencies in international payments, where businesses often face high costs, lengthy settlement times and fragmented infrastructure when transferring funds across Europe. By integrating ClearBank Europe’s real-time clearing and embedded banking capabilities, Orbital says it will provide faster, more transparent euro transactions supported by full compliance checks.

For corporate treasury teams, managing cross-border payments typically requires stitching together multiple payment rails from SWIFT and FX services to stablecoins and local settlement networks to meet different operational and liquidity needs. Orbital’s combined offering is designed to simplify this process through direct SEPA connectivity, named IBANs, and instant credit transfers, alongside additional treasury tools such as stablecoin settlement and local payout options.

The company says its unified payments platform will enable businesses to cut costs typically associated with international euro transfers, such as foreign exchange charges, while providing greater visibility over cash flow, reconciliation, and counterparty identification. The integration is underpinned by ClearBank Europe’s established regulatory and compliance framework, including AML and KYC checks, aimed at supporting high-volume and multi-jurisdictional businesses.

Chris Mason, Chief Executive of Orbital Group, said, “Stablecoins are moving into the mainstream and we’re seeing an influx of enterprises looking to use digital assets to improve cash and treasury management, especially across borders. But stablecoins are sandwiched between fiat on/off rails. If those rails aren’t real-time, then the overall payment flow isn’t either. This is why direct access to SEPA with ClearBank Europe is so important for our customers.”

Ezequiel Canestrari, Chief Operating Officer at ClearBank Europe, said, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Orbital, providing direct access to real-time euro clearing, named IBANs and SEPA infrastructure, and we are pleased to be supporting this delivery to their customers. It’s an exciting time for both Orbital and ClearBank Europe as we work together to deliver enhanced financial solutions.”

Orbital has indicated that the partnership forms part of its wider strategy to expand its cross-border payments capabilities for enterprise clients seeking more efficient treasury operations and better alignment between traditional and digital financial services.