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.
Interview with Gustavo Vega, President of the clearing house ACH Colombia
In 10 years, the Better Than Cash Alliance has spurred a global movement towards the responsible digitization of payments.
G20 finance ministers call for open and inclusive digital payments infrastructures
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.
Building an inclusive financial ecosystem is critical to accelerating the shift away from cash in Colombia and Latin America…
As the tragic human costs of COVID-19 mount, the need for practical, scalable, quick and effective solutions is urgent. Now more than ever, it’s time to put digital payments to work.
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
There is an urgent need and powerful opportunity to further boost the outreach, efficiency, and efficacy of digital humanitarian payments through enhanced coordination between UN agencies.
Citi helped to launch the Better Than Cash Alliance, a coalition of public, private and NGO partners.
500 million Indian smartphone users in next 5 years: a huge market for digital payments
Successful digitization of P2G payments and its widespread adoption by users is achievable - but depends on the alignment of various important factors.
Working with our members to help them collaborate with the private sector to build responsible digital payments ecosystems for the underserved and excluded.
Alliance highlights lessons from two of its members - Colombia and India - in the design and execution of inclusive G2P transfers, keeping focus on prioritizing women.
Guest speakers highlighted Colombia’s experience in providing digital transfers to nearly 3 million households.
In joining the Better Than Cash Alliance, the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute will work to increase the number of electronic transactions undertaken throughout its global membersh…
How has Colombia provided digital financial transfers to nearly 3 million households severely affected by the pandemic?
This brief highlights the role of cash transfers and digital distribution as a part of COVID-19 response in Colombia.
Improving social protection through public-private collaboration and responsible digital payment practices as part of COVID-19 emergency response
Government of Afghanistan Joins Better Than Cash Alliance — Pledges to Address Poverty and Grow Economy by Shifting to Electronic Payments…