J.P. Morgan Partners With Thunes to Boost Global Payment Flows
J.P. Morgan is tapping cross-border payments network Thunes to improve its international transaction capabilities, according to an NYSE pre-market advisory.
J.P. Morgan is partnering with Thunes, a Singapore-based cross-border payments network, to enhance the speed and reach of its global payments infrastructure, according to a pre-market advisory issued by the New York Stock Exchange on September 28, 2026.
The announcement was distributed as part of the NYSE's daily pre-market update, a regular briefing delivered directly from the trading floor ahead of each session's opening bell. The advisory is designed to provide market participants with actionable intelligence before trading begins.
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Thunes operates a payments network that connects financial institutions, mobile wallets, and banks across multiple continents, making it a strategic fit for a global institution such as J.P. Morgan seeking to reduce friction in cross-border transactions. The partnership signals continued investment by major U.S. banks in upgrading legacy payment rails.
The move reflects broader industry momentum toward faster, more interoperable international payment systems, as financial institutions face growing competition from fintech firms and real-time payment platforms worldwide. For J.P. Morgan, integrating Thunes' network could expand its reach into markets where traditional correspondent banking relationships remain limited or slow.
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