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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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.
Kenya is moving towards emerging market status and the government’s focused strategy of creating an electronic payments economy is contributing to its growth. During a reception hosted by th…
This is the fourth in a series of articles written by Maura Hart on the achievements of several Better Than Cash Alliance members. These highlights capture the innovative work by governments, businesses and development organizations to fulfill their commitment to transition from cash to digital payments.
Blockchain Series: Blog 2…
This blog post was originally published in the Huffington Post
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.
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
Building an inclusive financial ecosystem is critical to accelerating the shift away from cash in Colombia and Latin America…
Our Peer-Exchange to Brazil was part of the Alliance’s response to the knowledge needs of member countries…
Study concludes Mexico’s savings and other benefits and provides tangible lessons for other nations
Visa Joins Global Leaders In New Partnership To Promote Electronic Payments And Improve Lives
Government aims for economic growth and women’s empowerment through digital payments initiative…
The Better Than Cash Alliance is introducing an occasional series on innovations that have the potential to reduce costs in digital payments. The first in this series is an article by Ryan Z…
Transportation Series: Blog 4…
Ghana joins Better Than Cash Alliance for greater financial transparency
Ms. Maha Bahou is the Executive Manager for Payment Systems & Domestic Banking Operations and Financial Inclusion Department at the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ)….
Blockchain Series: Blog 5
From Peru to Rwanda to India, people, governments and businesses are increasingly making their payment transactions digitally, whether by mobile phone, by card or online.
Gates Foundation and Better Than Cash Alliance urge governments to embrace digital financial services, offers concrete action steps