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SUNRATE and Repayd: A Strategic Partnership for the Travel Industry

In an era where travel has become increasingly globalized, the necessity for innovative payment solutions has never been more crucial. Today, SUNRATE, a leading global treasury and payment management platform, announced a strategic alliance with Repayd, a specialist in travel merchant accounts. This collaboration was unveiled at ITB Berlin 2026, the world's largest travel trade show, setting the stage for a significant advancement in the travel payment landscape.

Enhancing Payment Infrastructure

This partnership combines SUNRATE's extensive payment infrastructure with Repayd's expertise in travel payment solutions, creating a powerful synergy designed to address the intricate payment needs of international travel companies. Together, they will optimize how travel businesses manage international payments, currency management, and supplier transactions.

International Payment Solutions

The key offerings resulting from this partnership include:

• - International Payments: Enabling fast, secure, and cost-effective global transactions.
• - Corporate Cards: Providing scalable card solutions for supplier payments and operational expenditures.
• - Global Collection Capabilities: Helping companies efficiently collect funds across major markets and currencies.

Paul Meng, co-founder and CEO of SUNRATE, highlighted the modern-day travel ecosystem as one that is fundamentally borderless. He stated, "As businesses expand globally and payment flows become more complex, a robust and intelligent financial infrastructure becomes essential. Our partnership with Repayd reflects our commitment to facilitating worldwide financial movements through a unified ecosystem designed for scale, transparency, and control."

A Focus on the European Market

In a statement, Paul Batchelor, SUNRATE's Business Development Lead for Europe, emphasized Europe’s role as a hub for travel innovation and international commerce. The collaboration with Repayd aims to simplify multi-currency collections, streamline settlement flows, and integrate scalable spending capabilities, which ultimately helps travel agents and digital platforms operate more efficiently across various markets.

Will Plummer, CEO of Repayd, acknowledged the challenges facing companies in the travel sector. He stated, "Travel is one of the most complex sectors for global payments, with bookings frequently made across multiple countries, currencies, and service delivery timelines. Repayd was designed specifically for the travel industry, and our objective has always been to provide the specialized merchant account infrastructure that travel companies truly need. Through our partnership with SUNRATE, we are enhancing the global payment solutions available to our clients, enabling more efficient international collections and settlements while supporting localized payment flows that can significantly reduce processing costs. Together, we empower businesses in the travel sector to operate globally while maintaining payment efficiency, resilience, and commercial viability."

Meeting Evolving Industry Needs

This partnership exemplifies a joint commitment to responding to the evolving needs of travel platforms, OTAs (online travel agencies), marketplaces, and digital merchants worldwide. By merging Repayd's travel payment expertise with SUNRATE's international payment and treasury management infrastructure, the collaboration seeks to:

• - Reduce friction in international collections and settlements.
• - Improve speed and transparency of payments.
• - Enhance currency management and cost control.
• - Provide flexible corporate card solutions for supplier payments and operational spending.

As international travel and digital commerce continue to grow, this partnership positions both companies to better support enterprises operating across diverse currencies and regions.

About SUNRATE

Founded in 2016, SUNRATE has established itself as a leader in global payment and treasury management solutions, empowering businesses to operate locally and globally in over 190 countries. With its headquarters in Singapore and offices worldwide, SUNRATE collaborates with top global financial institutions, including Citibank and J.P. Morgan.
For more information on SUNRATE, visit sunrate.com.

About Repayd

Repayd specializes in merchant account solutions for the travel sector, making it easier for travel agents, airlines, and digital travel companies to accept and manage international payments securely and efficiently. Designed with the complexities of the travel industry in mind, Repayd helps businesses navigate international transactions across multiple countries and currencies.
Learn more about Repayd at repayd.com.