Thunes has obtained the 50 money transmission licenses required to operate in the United States.
This allows the global payments company to offer its cross-border services directly to American businesses.
The approvals were secured through Thunes Financial Services LLC, its newly established U.S. entity.
With this milestone, Thunes can contract directly with corporates, merchants, and digital platforms in the U.S. for real-time international payments.
Clients will be able to connect to Thunes’ global network of over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts, 15 billion cards, and access services across 130 countries and 80 currencies.
The company said this marks a significant step in its global expansion strategy and strengthens its regulatory compliance framework.
The move includes investment in its Fortress Compliance platform and SmartX Treasury system, which are designed to enhance transparency, control, and cost efficiency.
Thunes also noted that U.S.-based members of its network can now fund transactions locally, and international members will gain direct access to the U.S. market through a single integration.
“At Thunes, we’re proud to have built a world-leading payments Network. Securing our U.S. licenses marks a significant milestone in our global growth.
It’s a reflection of the momentum we’ve created and the trust we continue to earn. We’re scaling with purpose and delivering limitless, tangible value to every Member of the Thunes Direct Global Network in the process.”
said Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes.
“With our newly obtained U.S. licenses, Thunes is now uniquely positioned to empower businesses across sectors – from travel and social media to digital assets, insurance, and gig economies – to join the world’s most robust and reliable cross-border payments network.
As members of the Thunes Direct Global Network, they gain access to real-time payments and unlock new revenue opportunities in the fastest-growing markets worldwide.”
said Chloé Mayenobe, President & Chief Operating Officer at Thunes.
