An open, participant-led community
One connection.
A world of networks.
UPN Consortium brings payment and remittance participants together to shape an interoperable global rail—built to connect networks, extend reach and enable money to move across borders.
GLOBAL RAILPowering sovereign, instant global money flows.
01 — Why UPN Consortium
Fragmented rails limit the value of every network.
Cross-border payments still depend on complex bilateral integrations, duplicated operations and disconnected domestic ecosystems. UPN is designed as a neutral interoperability layer—helping participants connect once and reach more counterparties while retaining their identity, customer relationships and local responsibilities.
02 — Supported flows
Person-to-person transfers and remittances across participating networks.
Consumer payments to retail and digital merchants across borders.
Commercial payments between enterprises in connected markets.
03 — Who should join
Built for the institutions already moving money.
We welcome regulated payment, financial and enabling institutions that can add reach, capability, settlement access or market expertise to the community.
Domestic and international card schemes
Instant payment networks and national switches
Banks, MFIs, BNPL providers and wallets
Remittance companies, hubs and exchange houses
Open banking, open finance and A2A providers
Agent networks, postal and government platforms
Licensed digital asset service providers
Clearing, settlement, liquidity and correspondent institutions
04 — How it works
Operated by UPN.
Directed with participants.
UPN operates the network. The Consortium provides a structured forum through which participating institutions can help guide priorities across network direction, roadmap, pricing principles and strategy.
Participation interest
Help shape the next global rail.
Tell us about your institution, regulatory standing and intended role. The UPN Consortium team will review your submission and contact you regarding potential next steps.