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Correspondent Banking Alternative

Definition

A correspondent banking alternative refers to new methods or technologies that bypass traditional correspondent banking networks for cross-border payments. These alternatives, often utilizing blockchain technology and digital assets, aim to reduce costs, increase transaction speed, and improve transparency. They provide direct peer-to-peer or near-peer transfers, lessening reliance on multiple intermediary banks. The goal is to modernize international money transfers, making them more efficient and accessible.