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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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
The discussion focused on the critical elements of Kenya’s successful transition process, the challenges and benefits of the shift.
During President Barack Obama’s current visit to Africa, the Government of Malawi announced its commitment to the Better Than Cash Alliance.
Banks are closing MTO accounts as risks increase amid a shifting regulatory environment.
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.
700 million new accounts since 2011: The World Bank’s 2014 Global Findex findings
A new animation and working paper, developed by the Alliance, seek to better explain inclusive digital payment ecosystems.
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.
Good news ahead of the World Humanitarian Summit
500 million Indian smartphone users in next 5 years: a huge market for digital payments
New reports by McKinsey Global Institute and the Better Than Cash Alliance
500 million reasons to digitize tax payments
How digital payments can alleviate energy poverty
Leading consumer goods company and sustainability champion Unilever has committed to transition away from cash throughout its value chain.
Ghana has made significant gains, including almost 100 percent government payments to people and payments within the government now processed digitally.
By joining our global partnership, Indonesia is committed to accelerating the transition from cash to digital payments and has encouraged fellow APEC countries to follow suit.
The wins our Alliance had in transition to digital payments
A roundup of our latest reports and case studies
G20 finance ministers call for open and inclusive digital payments infrastructures