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DESJARDINS GROUP CHOOSES EARTHPORT’S GLOBAL PAYMENTS NETWORK

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Posted on October 15, 2014

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Desjardins Group Partners With Earthport

The leading Canadian cooperative financial group will bring the benefit of the Earthport network, the largest open network for global bank payments, to its corporate and retail customers

Agreement Expands International Payment Services

Earthport has signed an agreement with Caisse centrale Desjardins to provide international payment services, helping Desjardins’ customers make efficient low-value payments in an expanded number of markets globally. Caisse centrale Desjardins selected Earthport for the efficiency its solution brings to payment operations, its ability to drive increased FX revenue and its adherence to the standards and guidelines of the International Payments Framework Association (IPFA). The IPFA promotes the use of ISO 20022, the ISO standard for financial services messaging.

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About Caisse centrale Desjardins and Group

Caisse centrale Desjardins is part of Desjardins Group, the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the fourth largest cooperative financial group in the world.

Enhanced Global Payment Capabilities for Clients

With Earthport’s service, Caisse centrale Desjardins will be able to add to the number of markets in which it can deliver cost effective, predictable and efficient global payments. Additionally it allows Caisse centrale Desjardins to increase the functionality of its products.

Simon Jacques, Managing Director of the International Department at Caisse centrale Desjardins said: “This partnership with Earthport is strategic for us and will allow Desjardins to leverage its ability in offering competitive cost payment solutions for our members and clients.”

Hank Uberoi, Chief Executive Officer of Earthport said: “We are happy to be supporting Caisse centrale Desjardins and look forward to helping them grow their international low-value payments business and support their customers’ requirements into the future. The Earthport model is fast becoming recognised as the efficient, transparent and predictable way to make international payments, utilising as it does existing domestic clearing infrastructure on a single global network.”

Earthport’s Services and Client Base Overview

Earthport’s service is optimised for high volumes of lower value cross-border payments. Its clients include some of the world’s largest banks and financial institutions, e-commerce providers, money transfer operators and payment administrators.

Key Takeaways

  • Desjardins Group has partnered with Earthport’s open global payments network to extend international low‑value payment capabilities.
  • The agreement enables Desjardins to access more markets, improve payment efficiency, and increase FX revenue.
  • Earthport’s network leverages domestic clearing infrastructures and adheres to IPFA standards like ISO 20022.
  • The service is optimized for high‑volume, low‑value cross‑border payments and benefits both retail and corporate clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Earthport and what service do they provide?
Earthport operates the largest open global payments network, enabling efficient, predictable, low‑value cross‑border bank payments using domestic clearing systems.
Why did Desjardins choose Earthport?
Desjardins selected Earthport for improved payment efficiency, expanded market access, potential for increased FX revenue, and adherence to IPFA/ISO 20022 messaging standards.
What types of payments does this agreement enhance?
The agreement enhances high‑volume, low‑value cross‑border payments for both corporate and retail customers across more global markets.
What standards does Earthport support?
Earthport adheres to standards promoted by the International Payments Framework Association, including ISO 20022 financial messaging standards.

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