Whalet and TerraPay team up to boost SME global payments
Whalet has announced a strategic partnership with global money movement firm TerraPay to deliver seamless cross-border payout solutions aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The collaboration will focus on simplifying international transactions for Whalet’s core customers — cross-border sellers from the Asia-Pacific region — while improving overall payment efficiency.
TerraPay vice president – IMT (APAC) Sukesh Malliah said, “This partnership enhances global payouts, ensuring businesses can move funds effortlessly. By working with Whalet, we’re enabling a more accessible and efficient payout experience for SMEs and marketplace sellers, empowering businesses to operate seamlessly across multiple regions.”
Whalet founder and CEO Nicholas Liao added, “Partnering with TerraPay strengthens our ability to offer reliable payouts for cross-border trade enterprises and e-commerce marketplace sellers. This collaboration ensures our customers can efficiently manage transactions while optimizing financial processes worldwide.”
Whalet focuses on providing SMEs with a wide suite of global payment services. Its offerings include one-click store setup, multi-currency global accounts, pay-ins, payouts, currency exchange, and card issuance. The firm holds payment licences in Singapore, the US, and Hong Kong SAR, ensuring its operations meet compliance standards across key international markets.
With international commerce rapidly evolving, both Whalet and TerraPay are focused on building a robust financial ecosystem that enables SMEs to pursue growth across borders. Their joint solution aims to provide reliable, frictionless payout networks that align with SMEs’ global expansion goals.
Whalet’s mission is to help SMEs approach global trade with confidence, offering secure and cost-effective cross-border solutions that cover a wide range of services from store setup to multi-currency management. The company currently supports transactions in 39 major currencies and partners with financial institutions worldwide to ensure businesses can scale efficiently while meeting regulatory demands.