Zepz and Circle Join Forces to Reimagine Global Remittances with Stablecoin Technology

Zepz Circle Stablecoin Partnership aims to revolutionize cross-border money movement by introducing stablecoins like USDC and EURC to its backend systems. Zepz, the global payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave,  joins forces with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, to transform cross-border payments with stablecoin technology. 

The partnership marks a major milestone in Zepz commitment to improving cross-border payments by leveraging blockchain-enabled systems. By integrating USDC and EURC, stablecoins issued through regulated affiliates of Circle, Zepz aims to improve liquidity management and settlement times, and reduce working capital costs. 

Stablecoins are uniquely positioned to rewire the backend of remittances. Today, cross-border payments still take days to settle. By reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries, stablecoins offer near-instant settlement and greater transparency. For Zepz customers, this translates into faster delivery, greater reliability, and fairer pricing.

Mark Lenhard, CEO of Zepz said: “While our customers have always experienced near instant money transfers, the same efficiency hasn’t applied to our backend settlement processes. We believe stablecoins can help to bridge this gap, serving as a vital link between traditional banking infrastructure and digital assets.” 

Lenhard adds: “By combining our deep expertise in cross-border payments with Circle’s leadership in stablecoin infrastructure, we’re building the next generation of global money movement. This is designed to serve the people in the global south who need it most, especially in regions where traditional rails fall short.” 

“Zepz plays a critical role in the global remittance ecosystem — one of the most important financial lifelines for families and communities around the world,” said Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder and CEO of Circle. “By integrating USDC, Zepz is modernizing the infrastructure underpinning cross-border payments, making them faster, more cost effective, and more inclusive.”

With the Zepz Circle Stablecoin Partnership, both companies advance the future of cross-border remittances—combining stablecoin innovation with global financial access.