The Better Payment Network (BPN)#
The Better Payment Network (BPN) is an API-first infrastructure for cross-border payments, FX conversion, and stablecoin settlement. Through a single set of APIs, partners can collect local fiat, request executable FX quotes, convert between fiat and supported stablecoins, settle funds across borders, and reconcile transactions end-to-end.Rather than a traditional payment gateway, a standalone crypto bridge, or a single-market FX provider, BPN is a programmable settlement layer that combines payment execution, FX conversion, stablecoin liquidity, and operational controls in one unified network.
Core Positioning#
A unified API layer for local fiat collection, settlement tracking, and payout across supported markets and corridors.
What You Can Build#
Local Fiat Pay-In
Accept payments in supported local currencies, with structured references and webhook confirmation.FX Quote & Execution
Request executable quotes, lock rates where applicable, and execute conversion across supported pairs.Cross-Currency Settlement
Collect in one market and settle in another, powered by FX and stablecoin rails.Fiat & Stablecoin Payout
Push funds to beneficiaries in local fiat or supported stablecoins with full status tracking.Treasury & Balances
Track balances, conversion records, and settlement positions across currencies.Reconciliation & Reporting
Query transactions, verify webhooks, generate settlement reports, and handle exceptions.
Core API Modules#
KYB
Business onboarding and verification for partners and corporate customers.Account Management
Create and manage partner accounts, customer accounts, and sub-accounts across the lifecycle.Wallet
Stablecoin balances, deposits, withdrawals, and internal transfers.FX
Executable quotes and conversion across supported fiat and stablecoin pairs.BPN Transactions
End-to-end cross-border payment, conversion, and settlement transactions.Pay Session
Initialize hosted payment sessions for collection and checkout flows.Crypto Payment Link
Generate shareable payment links for stablecoin and crypto acceptance.External Provider
Integrate third-party providers for collection, payout, and FX execution.Reconciliation
Transaction inquiry, balance reconciliation, and settlement reports.Webhooks & Events
Event-driven notifications for payments, conversions, payouts, and settlements.A dedicated Mock endpoint set is available for simulating success, failure, and edge-case scenarios end-to-end before going live. See Mock APIs for details.
Who BPN Is For#
PSPs and payment platforms — reduce the complexity of integrating multiple local rails, FX providers, and settlement channels.
Merchants and enterprises — enable local collection, cross-currency conversion, and faster cross-border settlement.
Remittance and treasury platforms — programmable APIs for fiat, stablecoin, FX, payout, and reconciliation workflows.
Financial institutions and liquidity partners — a structured API channel to participate in stablecoin-enabled settlement and FX flows.
Next Steps#
Start with Authentication to provision your API credentials, then walk through your first collection-to-payout flow in the Quick Start guide. Detailed reference for every endpoint lives under API Reference.