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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Digital financial inclusion offers real hope to help us get back to achieving the SDGs by 2030
700 million new accounts since 2011: The World Bank’s 2014 Global Findex findings
Ghana will aim to reach 80 percent financial inclusion for its citizens in 5 years.
Uruguay has taken a further step towards its goal to provide access to financial services to all with its announcement that it has joined the Alliance.
This International Women’s day, we reflect on members’ progress towards the vital goal of reaching financial equality for women.
A new animation and working paper, developed by the Alliance, seek to better explain inclusive digital payment ecosystems.
A new Center for Global Development policy paper explores the linkages between digitalization of payments and effective PFM systems.
The Alliance is supporting ASBANC to help launch the platform as soon as possible with the endorsement of the National Financial Inclusion Commission.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU), the UN’s agency for postal services, has joined the Better Than Cash Alliance.
G20 leaders endorse our guidance document
The Tanzanian President, Finance Ministers and high level delegates are leading SDG progress by digitizing payments and accelerating financial inclusion.
Full financial inclusion is possible through digital payments
Mexico’s route to financial inclusion begins with commitment to reduce use of cash
The Alliance and the Gates Foundation propose digital financial services as a means for this growth to be broad-based and inclusive, especially for to women.
News from BTCA financial inclusion UN General Assembly week event
A new Better Than Cash Alliance and World Bank paper outlines factors for the financial exclusion of the elderly and explores how digital financial technology can help governments better prepare for global aging challenges.
A new report by the World Bank, the Better Than Cash Alliance, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Women’s World Banking provides insights on how digital financial services can help close the gender gap.
G20 finance ministers call for open and inclusive digital payments infrastructures
Grameen Foundation became the newest member of the Better Than Cash Alliance by committing to continue transitioning to electronic payments through its mobile financial services and mobile agriculture efforts
Millions of Bangladeshis, especially women, will benefit from a commitment by the Government of Bangladesh to expand financial inclusion
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