Company Database - Nium

Connecting the world to real-time global payments

Nium, a real-time cross-border payments company, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.

Core solution

Nium's global payout network supports 100 currencies and 190+ countries, 100 of which are in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Its growing card issuance business is already available in over 30 countries around the world.

Target group

  • Marketplaces
  • PSPs
  • Fintechs
  • Banks

Contact details 

https://www.nium.com/get-started

Geographical presence 

Global

Year founded 

2014

Funding rounds and investors 

Nium's latest funding round was a Series D in July 2021, raising over USD 200 million. Its lead investors include Temasek, GIC, and Riverwood Capital.   

Licence type

Nium holds regulatory licences and authorisations in more than 40 countries, enabling onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography.

Member of industry associations and/or initiatives

Innovate Finance 

Brand tagline

Connecting the world to real-time global payments

Service provider type

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Cross-border payments infrastructure 

Payment capabilities

White-label solution 

Yes

Payment methods supported

Yes, 10+

Settlement currencies

Yes, 100+ currencies

Instant settlement 

Yes (real-time)

Payout/disbursements 

Yes, 190+ payout markets

B2B payments 

Yes

Financial and compliance capabilities

FX – number of currencies available

Yes, 100+ currencies

Multi currencies virtual IBAN 

Yes

Instant settlement 

Yes

Clients

Main clients/references 

Worldpay, Paysafe, Currencycloud

Awards 

  • The Cards & Payments Awards 2024 - Best Technology Initiative

  • Forbes Fintech 50 List - in 2024 and 2023

  • Financial Times High Growth Companies APAC 2023

  • Fintech Futures PayTech Awards 2022 - Best Cross-Border Payments Solution