Aspire, the all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, is expanding its mission to build a connected financial ecosystem with the launch of fast and low-cost international payments in Hong Kong. Powered by Wise Platform the payments infrastructure used by banks and enterprises customers can now send money in more than 40 currencies directly from the Aspire interface, including transfers to major markets like Singapore, the United States, Australia, Japan and Korea.
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The feature builds on Aspire’s long-running partnership with Wise Platform, which began in Singapore in 2019. Businesses in Hong Kong can now manage global transfers with the same platform they already use for corporate cards, payments and expense management, without needing to switch providers or tools.
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Aspire CEO and Co-Founder Andrea Baronchelli said the ability to send fast, affordable cross-border payments is essential for Hong Kong businesses competing globally, and that embedding Wise infrastructure directly into Aspire makes global finance more seamless. Wise’s APAC General Manager Samarth Bansal noted that the expansion reflects the value of Wise Platform and its ability to power transparent and efficient international transfers inside financial products.
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Aspire has grown threefold since entering Hong Kong in 2024, with demand coming largely from startups and SMEs looking for modern alternatives to traditional banking. The new international payments feature is now available to all Aspire users in Hong Kong.
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