Aspire launches fast, low-cost international payments in Hong Kong, expanding partnership with Wise Platform

Building on a successful partnership that began in Singapore in 2019, Aspire is now extending its Wise Platform-powered cross-border payments experience to customers in Hong Kong, offering fast transfers and low transaction costs within the same interface they already use for payments, cards, and expense management.

“Cross-border payments are the backbone of global commerce, and for businesses in Hong Kong, speed and cost efficiency can make all the difference,” said Andrea Baronchelli, CEO and Co-founder of Aspire. “By embedding Wise’s infrastructure directly into Aspire, we’ve created a truly connected experience — where cards, payments, expenses, and global transfers all work seamlessly together. This expansion to our partnership is a major step toward our vision of building the most connected financial operating system for modern businesses.”

“In a major hub, like Hong Kong, where companies operate across borders every day, offering a best in class cross-border experience is essential and a key requirement for any business looking for a financial partner. Aspire has been a key partner since 2019 and enabling them to expand and offer the same cross-border experience across their merchants demonstrates the value of Wise Platform. We're proud to be providing Aspire with the speed, transparency, and end-to-end payments control their customers expect from a partner,” said Samarth Bansal, APAC General Manager, Wise Platform.

The partnership marks another milestone in Aspire’s rapid growth in Hong Kong. Since launching in 2024, Aspire has recorded 3x growth, driven by startups and SMEs seeking a modern, connected alternative to traditional banking.

The new international payments feature is now live for all Aspire customers in Hong Kong.