Thunes and WireBarley Partner for Payments
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026
The collaboration between Thunes and WireBarley is expected to significantly boost the digital remittance market, particularly in South Korea, by providing faster and more efficient cross-border payment solutions. This will likely increase competition and innovation within the fintech sector, benefiting users and potentially driving growth for both Thunes and WireBarley.
Thunes, a global payment superhighway, has announced a strategic collaboration with WireBarley, an Asia-Pacific payment platform. This alliance aims to redefine B2B and consumer capital flows, particularly in South Korea's $7.45 billion remittance market. By integrating with Thunes' Direct Global Network, WireBarley's 1.1 million users will gain access to enhanced payout capabilities and faster remittance services across seven sending countries and 520 payout corridors, including South Korea, the United States, Australia, and Vietnam. Thunes will also enable real-time payments into South Korea through this connection. The CEOs, Peter De Caluwe of Thunes and John Yoo of WireBarley, emphasized their shared vision for removing fragmentation in global money movement and accelerating regional presence and strategic business expansion.
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