Thunes has partnered with Canadian payout provider Trolley to expand international payment options for businesses in the creator economy.
Through the integration, Trolley will use the Thunes network to offer its enterprise clients a wider range of local payment methods and instant transfer capabilities.
Trolley provides payout infrastructure for platforms including SoundCloud, Canva, and Epic Games.
The collaboration is designed to bypass complex regional banking setups, giving Trolley customers direct access to mobile wallets and real-time payment systems.
This is particularly relevant for businesses making cross-border payouts to Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where recipients often prefer mobile wallets and real-time payment systems over traditional bank transfers.
Retaining talent in the freelance and creator markets increasingly depends on payment speed. According to Trolley, the majority of gig workers prioritise quick access to their funds when choosing a payout system.
“Businesses today need to provide specialised, local payment options to attract and keep global talent,”
said Kyle Rosen, Head of North America at Thunes.
“By welcoming Trolley into our network, we are helping platforms deliver the payout flexibility and speed that modern recipients demand.”
Trolley Founder and CEO Tim Nixon said the partnership allows the company to offer access to local wallets and payment rails that were previously difficult to reach.
“Trolley customers can access Thunes’ trusted and expansive network while delivering on-demand pay to gig workers and creators exactly when and where they need it,”
Nixon added.
Thunes reports that its direct global network currently reaches 12 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts across 140 countries, supporting transactions in 90 currencies and more than 220 local payment methods through a single integration.
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