TransNetwork acquires Inswitch to drive cross-border payments in LatAm

By Delisha Fernandes

TransNetwork, a B2B payments infrastructure platform for instant money movement in the Americas, has announced the acquisition of Inswitch, a provider of embedded finance technology.

This strategic acquisition combines TransNetwork’s payments network and instant money movement capabilities with Inswitch’s financial technology solutions offered via an API-based core platform. The transaction will accelerate the development of TransNetwork’s digital product suite for cross-border payments in Latin America.

Leveraging Inswitch’s technology and regional expertise, TransNetwork will enhance its money send and receive capabilities and offer innovative digital products to enhance its value proposition to its partners and clients. “With the acquisition of Inswitch, we at TransNetwork are taking a major step towards transforming the instant cross-border payments industry by enhancing our payments processing platform through innovative digital products and capabilities. Our goal is to strengthen our product offering and provide our clients with fast, secure, and convenient digital payment solutions for their cross-border B2B2C needs,” said Jorge Raull, Founder and CEO of TransNetwork.

Together, TransNetwork and Inswitch will offer a range of financial technology products for enterprises and their end users. The combined company’s product suite will include white-label digital wallets, cross-border and domestic payments, full-service issuance and processing of physical and digital cards, and an extensive pay in and pay out network which includes banks, card acquiring, cash, wallets among other features.

TransNetwork and Inswitch’s common mission is to digitize cross-border payments and the provision of financial services in Latin America. This includes facilitating the transition from cash to digital-first financial services and providing access to safe and convenient real-time financial services across borders.

With this acquisition, Inswitch is well-positioned to extend its payment and regulatory coverage to its existing and new clients. Additionally, Inswitch’s partnership with TransNetwork will allow it to deliver its advanced technology and complete financial services product suite in the United States. “Through this acquisition, Inswitch becomes a strategic pillar to strengthen and grow TransNetwork’s business in the US and Latin America. As a result of the transaction with Jorge Raull and TransNetwork, our regulatory framework and payment rails will continue to expand across the region,” said Ronald Alvarenga, CEO of Inswitch.