Building a global business is easier than ever. Moving the money to power it? Still surprisingly broken.
For years, companies have had to make a frustrating choice: stick with traditional banking rails (and deal with days-long delays), patch together localized mobile money networks, or try to navigate the complex world of digital assets in isolation.
At Orange, we don't think you should have to choose. Our goal has always been simple: create a single, unified infrastructure where traditional finance, mobile money, and digital assets work together seamlessly.
Today, we're taking a massive step forward on that mission. We've officially expanded our global payment infrastructure with enhanced, bi-directional coverage across four massive economic pillars: Kenyan Shillings (KES), USDT (ERC20), Euros (EUR), and British Pounds (GBP).
Here is a closer look at what we've built and why it matters for modern enterprise treasury.
Kenya (KES): Tapping into East Africa's Digital Engine
Kenya is a global leader in mobile-native finance, and our infrastructure is built to match that velocity. Instead of fighting fragmented rails, businesses can now handle collections and payouts effortlessly.
- Speed: Near-instant settlement (~1 minute).
- Flexibility: Full bi-directional flow across both traditional bank accounts and mobile money wallets.
- Scale: Built to handle high-volume operations with up to KES 1.6M per transaction (and higher operational limits available).
USDT (ERC20): The Bridge Between Fiat and Digital Liquidity
Digital assets are no longer on the fringes of global commerce - they are actively solving liquidity problems. Our USDT corridor serves as a compliant, high-speed bridge to the digital dollar.
- Efficiency: ~1-minute settlement on Ethereum with support for third-party wallet transfers.
- Utility: Seamless, two-way conversion between fiat currency and digital assets.
- Capacity: Move up to 100,000 USDT per transaction to optimize treasury velocity.
Euro (EUR): Compliant, Frictionless Eurozone Access
Operating across Europe requires a balance of extreme security and rapid execution. Our Euro corridor is designed for institutional-grade reliability.
- Velocity: Instant SEPA settlements in roughly 5 minutes.
- Security First: Strict, 1st-party-only transactions ensuring the highest standard of compliance.
- Predictability: Flat, transparent, and low fixed fees that eliminate the "hidden costs" of European cash management.
British Pound (GBP): Enterprise-Grade UK Access
Connecting to London and the broader UK market requires infrastructure that can handle high frequency without breaking a sweat.
- Real-Time: Powered by Faster Payments for ~5-minute settlement.
- Risk Mitigation: Robust 1st-party settlement models built right into the architecture.
- Design: Tailored specifically for high-frequency enterprise transactions.
The Bigger Picture: One Integration, Unlimited Scale
This update isn't just about adding new currencies to a drop-down menu. It's about payment orchestration.
By bringing bank transfers, mobile money networks, and blockchain rails into a single API integration, we are removing the friction of cross-border commerce. No matter which corridor you use, you get competitive pricing (starting from ~1.10%), near real-time settlement, and unmatched transparency.
The global economy doesn't sleep, and your capital shouldn't be trapped in transit.
If your team is scaling cross-border operations and needs an infrastructure built for 2026 and beyond, let's connect. Drop a message to see how Orange can support your growth.