Airtm and BVNK integrate wallet-native payments on Stellar for emerging markets. The partnership connects Airtm's last-mile network for the Global South with BVNK's stablecoin infrastructure, now part of Mastercard, enabling direct wallet-to-merchant payments and new funding paths. Rollout begins Q4 2026.
Airtm, a 10+ year last-mile financial network for the Global South, partnered with BVNK, a Mastercard-owned stablecoin infrastructure provider, to launch Airtm Connect. The integration enables Airtm users to pay participating retailers directly from their wallets and create new ways to fund and receive money. The partnership unites two distinct capabilities: Airtm's deep roots in emerging markets and trusted position as a last-mile network, and BVNK's proven stablecoin payment infrastructure with on-ramp connectivity. Airtm gains access to Mastercard Global Money Platform, a full-stack infrastructure layer for fiat and stablecoin accounts and payments. The integration leverages Stellar as a high-speed, low-cost settlement rail. Rollout begins Q4 2026.
