Cross-Border Payment

/ˈkrɔːsˌbɔːrdər ˈpeɪmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A monetary transaction where funds are transferred from a payer in one jurisdiction to a payee in another jurisdiction, often involving currency exchange and compliance with international regulations.
    The company processed a cross-border payment to its supplier overseas in compliance with anti-money laundering laws.

Forms

  • cross-border payment
  • cross-border payments

Commentary

Cross-border payments require careful legal scrutiny regarding jurisdictional compliance and currency controls.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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