Sends
PAIO now provides Sends with UnionPay International card acquiring service
26.11.2025
In October 2025, PAIO announced the launch of its UnionPay International card-acquiring service, delivered in partnership with Decta. Following this launch, PAIO and Sends have fully integrated their systems, enabling Sends to offer UnionPay payment acceptance to a broader customer base worldwide.
Through this collaboration, Sends’ merchants can now accept cards issued by UnionPay International, significantly expanding payment accessibility for consumers, particularly across Asian markets.
“By integrating UnionPay International acquiring, we’re opening new opportunities for Sends’ clients to reach global customers with smoother and more inclusive payment experiences,” said Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova. “This partnership allows our merchants to accept UnionPay cards both online and in-store, providing access to one of the world’s largest cardholder networks.”
With UnionPay acceptance, Sends continues to expand its payment method offerings to support its growing international merchant portfolio. This strengthens Sends offering for businesses seeking to serve Asian markets and the growing demand for cross-border transactions.
Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova joined two expert panels at Pay360 2026 in London, contributing to some of the event’s most closely followed conversations about the role of artificial intelligence in financial compliance and the commercial maturation of embedded finance.
30.03.2026
Sends successfully exhibited and sponsored PAY360 2026, one of Europe’s leading payments and fintech events, held at ExCeL London on 25–26 March.
27.03.2026
Sends has been named winner of Outstanding SME Payments Solution By a FinTech at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026, organised by The Digital Banker. The award recognises Sends’ work in helping SMEs access practical, modern payment solutions.
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