{"id":12988,"date":"2026-05-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=284a7247b778e8d5f220bfe2983a1e02"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:00:00","slug":"kbank-and-ant-international-partner-on-cross-border-payments-and-liquidity-management-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=12988","title":{"rendered":"KBank and Ant International Partner on Cross-Border Payments and Liquidity Management in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nKBank will combine its banking capabilities with Ant International\u2019s finAI solutions to enhance cross-border payments and treasury management for Ant International\u2019s ecosystem<\/i><\/p>

BANGKOK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KASIKORNBANK (KBank) and Ant International have formed a strategic collaboration to jointly develop an integrated financial infrastructure to deliver faster, more reliable, and scalable payment experiences for Ant International and its customers.<\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

\nThe Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will combine KBank\u2019s regulated financial capabilities with Ant International\u2019s financial AI solutions to enable real-time, 24\/71<\/sup> cross-border USD transactions. The initiative will leverage Blockchain Deposit Accounts from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, the industry-leading blockchain business part of J.P. Morgan Payments for real-time USD liquidity movement and is expected to significantly enhance transaction speed while enabling continuous 24\/72<\/sup> operations. KBank and Ant International will also use their best efforts to develop end-to-end solutions across payment acceptance, clearing, and settlement. These advancements remain subject to all necessary legal and regulatory approvals.<\/p>

\nThis collaboration will enhance Ant International\u2019s inbound and outbound transaction and settlement efficiency, thus improving the business cashflow of the merchants the company serves.<\/p>

\nThis partnership builds on KBank\u2019s existing collaboration with Ant International\u2019s global payment services. Through Alipay+, Ant International\u2019s digital wallet gateway, KBank\u2019s mobile banking app KPLUS is connected into an ecosystem of 150 million merchants and 1.8 billion consumer accounts worldwide. KPLUS is also a growing payment option on Google Pay for Thai merchants through its integration with Antom, Ant International\u2019s merchant payment service.<\/p>

\nDr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President of KASIKORNBANK<\/b>, said, \u201cThis collaboration addresses a fundamental limitation in today\u2019s cross-border financial systems, where liquidity movement remains constrained by fragmented infrastructure. By integrating blockchain with regulated financial systems, we are enabling a more continuous, transparent, and scalable flow of funds between global networks and local economies.\u201d<\/p>

\nKelvin Li, General Manager of Platform Tech and Senior Vice President at Ant International<\/b>, said, \u201cAcross emerging markets, industry leaders like KBank are preparing communities for a more interconnected global economy with broader and more secure application of AI and blockchain technology. We are thrilled to support KBank with such fintech solutions to empower Thai merchants \u2013 especially small businesses \u2013 with more efficient payment tools to thrive globally.\u201d<\/p>

\nThis MOU underscores a shared commitment to the development of integrated and scalable cross-border financial systems, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of global payment systems for international commerce.<\/p>

\nThe development and potential implementation of this initiative will be undertaken in consultation with the relevant regulatory authorities, and will be subject to obtaining the necessary approvals prior to any live service deployment.<\/i><\/p>

\nAbout KASIKORNBANK<\/b><\/p>

\nKASIKORNBANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (KBank) operates under the vision of being a \u201cBank of Sustainability\u201d, dedicated to delivering long-term value to all stakeholders through innovation, strong governance, and responsible growth. KBank continues to strengthen its leadership in digital banking through strategic initiatives that drive financial inclusion and cross-border interoperability, including the development of blockchain-based infrastructure and regulated on-chain payment ecosystems in partnership with global innovators.<\/p>

\nAbout Ant International<\/b><\/p>

\nAnt International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. To learn more, please visit https:\/\/www.ant-intl.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1<\/sup> Transfers on the network are completed on a 24\/7\/365 and same day basis. Moving funds to and from the network from traditional Demand Deposit Accounts on legacy systems to Blockchain Deposit Accounts has a three- hour downtime over the weekend (3-6 p.m. EST every Saturday.) Enhancement is under development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/sup> Transfers on the network are completed on a 24\/7\/365 and same day basis. Moving funds to and from the network from traditional Demand Deposit Accounts on legacy systems to Blockchain Deposit Accounts has a three- hour downtime over the weekend (3-6 p.m. EST every Saturday.) Enhancement is under development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>

\n\u00a0<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nMedia Contact<\/b>KASIKORNBANK<\/b>kbankpr@kasikornbank.com<\/a>\nAnt International<\/b>Global Communications\npr@ant-intl.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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