Solidgate Treasury Unlocks Instant SEPA Payments across Europe
Hey FinTech Fanatic,
Solidgate just turned the “waiting game” of SEPA into a speed run.
The payments orchestration platform has teamed up with Estonia’s LHV Bank to supercharge instant SEPA payments across Europe. That means faster settlements, smoother liquidity, and way less friction for digital-first businesses that don’t have time (or patience) to wait two days for their money.
LHV’s coverage of both RT1 and TIPS rails means more transactions are settling instantly—roughly 15% more since going live. For Solidgate Treasury customers, that translates into cash flow in seconds, not days.
In short: the Treasury game in Europe just leveled up.
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