Visa Study Shows Adoption of Digital Remittances Accelerates in Asia Pacific, with Trust Emerging as a Critical Enabler
A new Visa report indicates that digital remittances are growing across the Asia Pacific region, with consumers increasingly prioritizing trust, security, and transparency. The study also notes rising interest in stablecoins, though concerns regarding fraud and AI-enabled threats remain significant barriers to adoption.
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As cross-border payments become more digital, the financial industry must balance technological innovation with robust security to maintain consumer confidence.
SINGAPORE , Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today released the Asia Pacific findings from its Money Travels: 2026 Digital Remittances Adoption Report, revealing continued growth in digital cross-border money movement across the region. The findings show that remittances continue to play an important role in helping consumers support family members, manage everyday expenses and navigate financial emergencies, while trust, security and transparency are becoming just as important as speed and convenience in shaping payment experiences.
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