Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments: Fast, Secure, Final.
Eliminate intermediary banks, slash settlement times from days to seconds, and cut transaction costs by up to 80%.
Welcome to the future of global finance, powered by Errna's enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.
Is Your Global Growth Hindered by 1970s Payment Technology?
The traditional correspondent banking system (like SWIFT) is a relic. It's slow, opaque, and riddled with hidden fees that erode your margins and frustrate your partners. In today's instant-gratification economy, waiting 3-5 days for an international payment to clear is a competitive disadvantage. This system creates cash flow uncertainty, requires costly manual reconciliation, and exposes your business to unnecessary settlement and fraud risks. It’s time for an upgrade. It’s time to move your money at the speed of data, not at the speed of paperwork.
Why Partner with Errna for Blockchain Payments?
We don't just build blockchain; we build financial infrastructure. Our expertise lies at the intersection of enterprise-grade security, regulatory compliance, and seamless system integration.
Fortress-Grade Security
Leveraging cryptographic security and immutable ledgers, we build payment channels that are fundamentally more secure than traditional systems, drastically reducing the risk of fraud and unauthorized access.
Regulatory Compliance Built-In
Our solutions are designed with a compliance-first approach, integrating robust KYC/AML protocols and reporting mechanisms to ensure you operate safely within global financial regulations.
Seamless API Integration
We ensure our blockchain payment solutions integrate flawlessly with your existing ERP, treasury management, and accounting systems, creating a unified financial workflow without disrupting your operations.
Accelerated Time-to-Market
With our proven frameworks and expert teams, we deliver robust, production-ready solutions faster, allowing you to capitalize on the benefits of blockchain payments without a lengthy and risky development cycle.
Dedicated Expert Teams
You get more than code; you get a strategic partner. Our team of blockchain architects, financial analysts, and integration specialists work as an extension of your team to ensure success.
Future-Proof Architecture
We build scalable solutions that can evolve with the financial landscape, ready for the integration of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and next-generation digital assets.
End-to-End Partnership
From initial strategy and feasibility studies to deployment, maintenance, and 24/7 support, we provide a complete service package, ensuring your payment system runs flawlessly.
Verifiable Process Maturity
Our CMMI Level 5, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 compliant processes guarantee a level of quality, security, and reliability that financial institutions and global enterprises demand.
Global Deployment Experience
With over 3000+ projects delivered across 100+ countries, we understand the nuances of international finance and technology deployment, ensuring your solution works wherever you do business.
Our Blockchain Cross-Border Payment Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of services to design, build, and deploy a payment solution tailored to your exact business needs, from custom development to full platform integration.
Custom Payment Gateway Development
We design and build bespoke blockchain-based payment gateways that act as a direct, secure bridge for your international transactions, bypassing the slow and costly correspondent banking network.
- Enables direct peer-to-peer transactions between sender and receiver.
- Utilizes stablecoins or tokenized fiat to eliminate crypto volatility.
- Provides real-time settlement and confirmation, improving cash flow.
Stablecoin & Digital Asset Integration
Integrate leading stablecoins (USDC, USDT) or develop your own custom, fiat-backed digital asset to facilitate instant, low-cost value transfer across your payment network.
- Maintains a stable 1:1 value peg with currencies like the USD.
- Eliminates the risk associated with volatile cryptocurrencies.
- Ensures predictable and auditable transaction values.
Enterprise Wallet Solutions
We develop secure, multi-currency, multi-signature enterprise wallets for managing digital assets, providing institutional-grade control and security over your funds.
- Implements multi-signature protocols requiring multiple approvals for transactions.
- Supports a wide range of digital assets and stablecoins.
- Offers detailed reporting and transaction history for easy auditing.
B2B & B2C Remittance Platforms
Build a complete remittance platform from the ground up, empowering your business to offer faster, cheaper, and more transparent money transfer services to individuals and businesses.
- Features intuitive user interfaces for both senders and receivers.
- Provides real-time tracking of funds from initiation to settlement.
- Automates compliance checks and reporting for regulatory adherence.
Liquidity & FX Management Solutions
Our solutions include integrating with decentralized and centralized exchanges to ensure deep liquidity for automated currency conversion at competitive, real-time rates.
- Connects to multiple liquidity providers to minimize slippage.
- Automates the foreign exchange (FX) process within the transaction flow.
- Reduces exposure to currency fluctuation risk with instant conversion.
Cross-Chain Interoperability Bridges
Develop secure bridges that allow for the seamless transfer of assets and data between different blockchain networks (e.g., Ethereum, Stellar, Ripple), enhancing the reach and flexibility of your payment system.
- Unlocks access to assets and liquidity on multiple ecosystems.
- Avoids being locked into a single blockchain technology.
- Enhances the future-readiness of your payment infrastructure.
Smart Contract Automation
We program self-executing smart contracts to automate complex payment logic, such as escrow services, milestone-based payments, and automated royalty distributions, reducing manual overhead and disputes.
- Automatically releases funds when predefined conditions are met.
- Creates a trustless environment for multi-party transactions.
- Ensures payment terms are executed exactly as programmed.
CBDC & Digital Currency Integration
Stay ahead of the curve by building a payment infrastructure that is ready to integrate with emerging Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), positioning your business at the forefront of financial innovation.
- Future-proofs your payment system for the next wave of digital finance.
- Enables direct settlement using central bank-issued digital currency.
- Positions you as a leader in the evolving global payment landscape.
Decentralized Identity (DID) for KYC/AML
Implement decentralized identity solutions to streamline and secure the KYC/AML process, giving users more control over their data while providing you with verifiable, tamper-proof credentials.
- Reduces onboarding friction for new users and partners.
- Enhances data privacy and security in line with regulations like GDPR.
- Creates a reusable, portable identity for users across services.
AI-Powered Fraud Detection & Compliance
Integrate advanced AI and machine learning models to monitor transaction patterns in real-time, proactively identifying and flagging suspicious activities to prevent fraud and ensure AML compliance.
- Analyzes vast datasets to detect anomalies invisible to human analysts.
- Reduces false positives and enhances the efficiency of your compliance team.
- Adapts to new fraud patterns to provide evolving protection.
Blockchain Strategy & Feasibility Consulting
Before a single line of code is written, we work with you to analyze your payment flows, identify the best blockchain protocol, and create a detailed ROI analysis and implementation roadmap.
- Defines clear business objectives and key performance indicators.
- Evaluates different blockchain platforms (e.g., Stellar, Ripple, Ethereum L2s).
- Ensures the proposed solution aligns perfectly with your strategic goals.
Full-Cycle Project Management
Our dedicated project managers oversee the entire development lifecycle, from scoping and design to testing, deployment, and post-launch support, ensuring your project is delivered on time and on budget.
- Provides a single point of contact and clear communication channels.
- Utilizes agile methodologies for iterative development and feedback.
- Guarantees adherence to our CMMI Level 5 quality standards.
Security Auditing & Penetration Testing
We provide comprehensive security audits of your blockchain infrastructure and smart contracts, identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
- Conducts rigorous testing of smart contract logic and code.
- Simulates attack vectors to test the resilience of the network.
- Provides a detailed report with actionable recommendations.
24/7/365 Maintenance & Support
Our commitment doesn't end at launch. We offer comprehensive support and maintenance packages to ensure your payment system operates with maximum uptime, security, and performance.
- Provides round-the-clock monitoring of network health and performance.
- Manages all necessary software updates and security patches.
- Offers expert support to resolve any technical issues swiftly.
Node & Infrastructure Management
We handle the complexities of setting up, deploying, and maintaining the validator nodes and cloud infrastructure required to run your blockchain payment network securely and at scale.
- Ensures high availability and fault tolerance for your network.
- Optimizes infrastructure for cost-efficiency and performance.
- Manages the complete DevOps lifecycle for your blockchain solution.
Real-World Impact: From Theory to Transaction
See how we've transformed cross-border payments for businesses like yours.
The Problem
The client's target remittance corridor was dominated by legacy players charging 5-7% in fees with settlement times of 3-5 days. To compete, they needed a solution that was demonstrably faster and cheaper, while still ensuring full compliance with AML/KYC regulations in multiple countries.
Key Challenges
- Achieving sub-1% transaction fees to be competitive.
- Ensuring near-instant settlement to provide a superior user experience.
- Integrating a seamless KYC/AML process for user onboarding.
- Finding a stable digital asset to avoid cryptocurrency volatility.
Our Solution
We architected and developed a complete cross-border payment platform built on the Stellar blockchain, renowned for its speed and low transaction costs. The solution included:
- Stellar-Based Platform: Utilized Stellar's distributed ledger for near-instant, low-cost transactions.
- USDC Stablecoin Integration: Integrated USDC as the primary settlement asset to eliminate volatility and provide a stable store of value.
- Custom Mobile Wallets: Developed secure, user-friendly iOS and Android wallets for sending and receiving funds.
- API-Driven Compliance: Integrated with leading KYC/AML providers via API to automate identity verification and transaction monitoring.
The Problem
Payments to international carriers were often delayed due to disputes over delivery confirmation, customs clearance, and freight charges. This created friction with partners and required a large back-office team to manually reconcile invoices and proofs of delivery.
Key Challenges
- Lack of a single source of truth for shipment status.
- Manual, paper-based processes for invoice verification.
- Lengthy payment cycles straining carrier relationships.
- High costs associated with multi-currency transactions and FX fees.
Our Solution
We developed a private, permissioned blockchain solution using Hyperledger Fabric, integrated with the client's existing TMS and IoT sensors on shipping containers. The core of the solution was smart contracts:
- Shared, Immutable Ledger: Created a single, trusted record of shipment events (pickup, customs clearance, delivery) accessible to all parties.
- Smart Contract Automation: Deployed smart contracts that automatically triggered payments to carriers once IoT data confirmed successful delivery.
- Tokenized Fiat: Created a tokenized representation of USD within the platform to facilitate instant, internal settlement without FX fees.
- Role-Based Dashboards: Provided real-time visibility into shipment and payment status for the client, carriers, and brokers.
The Problem
Standard credit card processing fees of 2.9% + cross-border fees were significantly impacting the company's net revenue from international customers. Furthermore, chargebacks and currency conversion complexities created accounting nightmares.
Key Challenges
- High transaction fees eating into profit margins.
- Managing subscription billing across dozens of local currencies.
- Complex reconciliation due to varying settlement times and fees.
- Providing a seamless payment experience for global customers.
Our Solution
We developed and integrated a white-label crypto payment gateway directly into their billing platform. The solution was designed for simplicity and cost-effectiveness:
- Crypto-to-Fiat Gateway: Allowed customers to pay in major cryptocurrencies or stablecoins, which were instantly converted to USD for the client, eliminating volatility risk.
- Direct Wallet Integration: Provided customers with a simple QR code or wallet address for payment, bypassing card networks entirely.
- Unified Settlement API: Pushed detailed, real-time transaction data directly to their accounting software, automating reconciliation.
- Flat Fee Structure: Replaced the percentage-based model with a low, flat fee per transaction, leading to massive savings on larger subscription payments.
Technology & Platforms We Master
We build on proven, enterprise-ready blockchain protocols and integrate with the tools you already use, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, straightforward answers to your most pressing questions about blockchain for cross-border payments.
The cost savings are primarily from disintermediation. The traditional SWIFT system involves multiple intermediary (correspondent) banks, each taking a fee. Blockchain enables a direct, peer-to-peer transfer between the sender's and receiver's financial institutions. This eliminates the correspondent bank fees, which make up the bulk of the cost in a traditional wire transfer. Additionally, automation via smart contracts reduces the manual labor needed for reconciliation and compliance, further lowering operational costs.
Absolutely, which is why enterprise-grade payment solutions do not use volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin for the actual value transfer. Instead, we use "stablecoins" (like USDC or USDT) which are digital tokens pegged 1:1 to a stable fiat currency like the US Dollar. This provides the speed and security benefits of the blockchain rail without any of the price volatility risk. The transaction value remains constant from start to finish.
The timeline varies depending on complexity, but a typical project can be broken down into phases. A Proof of Concept (PoC) can often be developed in 4-8 weeks. A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with core gateway functionality might take 3-5 months. A full-scale, enterprise-wide deployment with multiple system integrations could range from 6-12 months. Our agile approach ensures we deliver value incrementally and can adapt to your evolving requirements.
Compliance is non-negotiable and is built into our solutions from day one. We integrate with leading third-party KYC/AML service providers (like Chainalysis, Elliptic, or Jumio) via APIs. This allows for automated identity verification during onboarding and real-time transaction monitoring to screen for suspicious activity and ensure adherence to regulations like the Travel Rule. All transaction data is stored on an immutable ledger, providing a perfect, auditable trail for regulators.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. The choice of platform depends entirely on your specific use case. For high-throughput, low-cost payments, we often recommend networks like Stellar or Ripple (XRP Ledger). For solutions requiring complex smart contract logic and integration with the DeFi ecosystem, an Ethereum Layer-2 solution (like Polygon or Arbitrum) might be more suitable. For private, enterprise consortiums, Hyperledger Fabric is a powerful choice. Our initial consulting phase is dedicated to analyzing your needs and recommending the optimal technology stack.
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