The Better Than Cash Alliance is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments in order to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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This webinar demonstrated how integrating the Responsible Digital Payments Guidelines in payment responses is possible and why it’s an important building block for recovery.
Grupo Bimbo identified digitization as a key element to help merchants remain competitive against modern retail stories in Mexico….
The World Economic Forum and IDB Lab explore how digital payments in Latin America & the Caribbean can continue to evolve in an open, inclusive and safe manner.
The Mexican government is saving an estimated US$ 1.27 billion per year, or 3.3 percent of its total expenditure, on wages, pensions and social transfers. How? By digitizing and centralizing…
This case study is the first to examine a shift to electronic payments in a large-scale rural business-to- business context.
Alliance’s work in action
Cash remains in high demand despite measures by governments to keep funds digital. This Central Bank of Colombia study finds that economic growth and lower interest rates have a role to play.
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
Opening new payment gateways for merchants presents risks but much greater opportunities. Striking the right balance between fostering innovative services and managing risk is crucial.
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
Ingreso Solidario is a COVID-19 social protection programme in Colombia benefitting 3 million households. It shows digital payments can be rapidly dispersed across multiple channels.
The Alliance contributed to the launch of Peru’s new mobile payment system, Bim, which plans to bring digital payments to 5 million Peruvians over 5 years.
This paper explores economic informality and how it relates to digital financial inclusion. It focuses specifically on the potential role that digital financial services–including those accessed through mobile phones and the internet can play in encouraging businesses to formalize their operations.
Entrevista a Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, Gerente General de Pagos Digitales Peruanos (PDP)
The COVID-19 crisis is having a significant and widespread effect on global payments across sectors. The most striking and potentially lasting impact is an accelerating pace of change in the industry.
Guest post by Alicia Rendon Contro, Grupo Bimbo
The Better Than Cash Alliance supports a unique initiative of the Peruvian Banker’s Association (ASBANC) that brings together banks and major telecom operators…