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flag FNB and Mastercard launch Globba, a faster, cheaper cross-border payment service for remittances in Southern Africa.

flag A new cross-border payment service, Globba, launched by FNB and Mastercard, aims to reduce costs and improve speed for remittances from South Africa to Southern African Development Community countries, including Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Malawi, and Mozambique. flag The platform uses Mastercard Move technology to enable real-time, transparent transfers to over 120 countries via bank accounts, mobile wallets, and cash pick-up points. flag It targets low-value remittances, addressing high fees—averaging 12.7% for a $200 transfer to Zimbabwe—and informal transaction flows. flag The service seeks to enhance financial inclusion by offering greater cost certainty and trust through established banking brands, amid ongoing challenges like regulatory inconsistencies and limited access in rural areas.

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