Thunes

Where did the idea behind Thunes come from?

Thunes launched in 2016 to solve a problem: cross-border payments were too slow, expensive, and inaccessible. Its goal was to make moving money globally as effortless as sending a text.

Through its proprietary Direct Global Network, Thunes enables real-time payments in over 130 countries and 80 currencies, connecting to 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts, and 15 billion cards through 320+ payment methods.

As the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, Thunes is driving financial inclusion for the next billion users, especially in emerging markets, giving individuals and businesses the tools to thrive in the global economy.

Where do you see the company in 5 years?

Cross-border payments are projected to reach $194 trillion annually, growing at a 6.25% CAGR. Positioned at the heart of this growth, Thunes aims to be the leading interoperability partner, seamlessly connecting wallets, the digital assets ecosystem, and banks to bridge fragmented payment ecosystems at scale.

What are the biggest opportunities for Thunes’ business?

As the cash-to-digital transformation accelerates across emerging markets, traditional card schemes are being shaped by mobile wallets and the digital assets ecosystem, both of which are gaining traction very rapidly, bringing opportunity for Thunes.

Thunes is uniquely positioned to lead in this evolution, ensuring reliable last-mile delivery to digital asset platforms and issuers, bridging gaps that others struggle to close.