Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money globally, has launched real-time payment services in Morocco, giving Members of its Direct Global Network access to faster and more transparent payouts in Moroccan Dirham (MAD). This expansion enhances financial connectivity in one of Africa’s largest remittance markets, further advancing Thunes’ mission of fostering global financial inclusion.
Thunes launches real-time bank account payouts in Morocco via its Direct Global Network.
Supports payouts in Moroccan Dirham (MAD) for consumers and businesses.
Morocco received USD 11.5B in remittances in 2023, highlighting demand for efficient payments.
65% of expatriates prioritize speed when selecting cross-border payment methods.
Thunes’ direct banking connections make transactions faster, cheaper, and more transparent.
Expansion strengthens Thunes’ role in advancing financial inclusion across North Africa.
Morocco is one of Africa’s top remittance destinations, with inflows exceeding USD 11.5 billion in 2023 (World Bank). The ability to send and receive money quickly and affordably is vital for households and businesses across the country.
According to Thunes’ 2025 Report: Money Without Borders, speed has emerged as the defining factor in cross-border transactions, with 65% of expatriates ranking it as their top priority.
With direct integration into Morocco’s banking system, Thunes eliminates inefficiencies of legacy infrastructure, ensuring real-time, transparent, and cost-effective transactions.
“As the demand for seamless, real-time cross-border payments into North Africa continues to grow, Thunes is committed to offering fast and reliable alternatives to legacy systems,” said Aik Boon Tan, Chief Network Officer at Thunes. “This latest expansion of our Direct Global Network into Morocco marks an important milestone for Thunes and our Members around the world.”
“Speed has become more than a preference in cross-border payments, it's an expectation and a key factor for end users when choosing a solution,” added Chloé Mayenobe, President and COO at Thunes. “With the launch of direct payouts into Morocco, we're giving our Members the power to deliver faster, cheaper, and more transparent transactions into one of Africa's most vital markets.”
With its expansion into Morocco, Thunes strengthens its position as a global leader in real-time cross-border payments, offering Members the ability to enhance speed, efficiency, and financial access for millions of end users. This step also aligns with Thunes’ broader goal of including the next billion people in the digital economy.
Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes' proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes' Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.
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