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Bamboo expands its global payments infrastructure with payins and payouts across Africa

As global commerce becomes increasingly cross-border, building scalable and reliable payment infrastructure is critical. At Bamboo, we continue to strengthen our global payments network to support merchants operating across complex and fast-growing markets. As part of this expansion, Bamboo now enables payins and payouts across 11 African markets, including ...

Expanding how you get paid: when payment links help close the deal

A deal is closed. The customer is ready to pay. And suddenly, everything slows down.Not because of pricing. Not because of pricing. Not because of hesitation. But because the payment flow isn’t ready for that moment.

How Latin America really pays in 2026 and why it changes everything for global merchants

If you’re selling online in Latin America and still thinking of alternative payment methods (APMs) as a “nice-to-have,” 2026 will be an uncomfortable year. In reality, APMs already power nearly half of regional eCommerce volume — 46% in 2024, with a clear path to 51% by 2027 driven by digital wallets and account-to-account (A2A) payments.¹

Stablecoins and the changing foundations of cross-border payments

For decades, cross-border payments have been built on systems designed to ensure stability, security and global reach, in an economic reality where money moved in defined cycles and markets were more regionally concentrated. Those systems remain the backbone of global finance today. Banks, correspondent networks and established rails like SWIFT continue to e...

Global merchants, coffee’s on us… Let’s talk about payments!

As a new year unfolds, global merchants are entering a phase of expansion and opportunity. New markets, new payment models and evolving consumer expectations are opening the door to growth across regions. Today, expanding across borders is less about if merchants can grow, and more about how they do it — efficiently, locally and at scale.

The Rise of Stablecoins in Global Treasury: Why Flexibility is the New Standard for Merchants

In the world of global commerce, "one size fits all"a is a recipe for friction. For high-growth merchants, the ability to choose how and where they receive their funds is just as important as the payment methods they offer their customers. At Bamboo, our infrastructure is built to provide maximum optionality. While our traditional banking rails offer industr...

LATAM’s Holiday Season: A Window for Growth

Latin America’s extended holiday season creates a final wave of cross-border demand — and a strong foundation to start 2026 ahead of the curve. For global merchants, December isn’t just the end of the holiday season; in Latin America, it’s often one of the most dynamic and rewarding periods of the entire year. Cross-border demand stays strong well beyond Bla...
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