Aspire, the leading all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, has launched fast, low-cost international payments in Hong Kong, furthering its mission to build a connected financial ecosystem.
The feature is powered by Wise Platform, Wise’s global payment infrastructure for banks and enterprises, enabling customers to send money in more than 40 currencies — including Singapore, the United States, Australia, Japan and Korea — directly from the Aspire platform, according to FF News.
The launch builds on a successful partnership that began in Singapore in 2019. Aspire’s Hong Kong customers can now access Wise Platform-powered cross-border payments within the same interface they use for payments, cards and expense management, offering fast transfers at low transaction costs.
Andrea Baronchelli, CEO and co-founder of Aspire, said, “Cross-border payments are the backbone of global commerce, and for businesses in Hong Kong, speed and cost efficiency can make all the difference. By embedding Wise’s infrastructure directly into Aspire, we’ve created a truly connected experience — where cards, payments, expenses, and global transfers all work seamlessly together. This expansion to our partnership is a major step toward our vision of building the most connected financial operating system for modern businesses.”
Samarth Bansal, APAC general manager at Wise Platform, said, “In a major hub, like Hong Kong, where companies operate across borders every day, offering a best in class cross-border experience is essential and a key requirement for any business looking for a financial partner. Aspire has been a key partner since 2019 and enabling them to expand and offer the same cross-border experience across their merchants demonstrates the value of Wise Platform. We’re proud to be providing Aspire with the speed, transparency, and end-to-end payments control their customers expect from a partner.”
The partnership marks another milestone in Aspire’s rapid growth in Hong Kong. Since launching in 2024, the platform has recorded threefold growth, driven by startups and SMEs seeking a modern, connected alternative to traditional banking. The international payments feature is now live for all Aspire customers in Hong Kong.
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