SulPayments and Higher form Strategic Partnership to Expand Cross-Border and Remittance Solutions

SulPayments and Higher today announced a strategic partnership focused on the development and expansion of cross-border payment and remittance solutions, with an initial emphasis on Brazil and selected Latin American corridors.

SulPayments operates under established regulatory frameworks outside Brazil and brings to the partnership its extensive experience in cross-border settlement, compliance-driven operations, and robust governance standards. The company maintains a strong focus on AML controls, risk management, transparency, and adherence to applicable regulatory requirements across its international operations.

Through this collaboration, Higher contributes deep local market expertise and operational capabilities within Brazil, supporting the structuring of compliant and efficient payment and remittance use cases aligned with local regulations.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to responsible growth, regulatory alignment, and the adoption of best practices in financial services. Both companies emphasize that sustainable expansion in the payments sector requires disciplined governance, secure operational environments, and close attention to regulatory frameworks.

“As a Swiss-based company, SulPayments is built on a strong regulatory and compliance foundation,” said Tilmar Goos, CEO of SulPayments. “Our priority is to expand internationally in a responsible manner, partnering with local experts while maintaining the highest standards of governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.”

“Partnering with SulPayments allows us to combine strong international regulatory discipline with deep local execution capabilities,” said Bruno Riscado, CEO of Higher. “Our focus is to build compliant, scalable solutions that respect the Brazilian regulatory framework while supporting the growing demand for cross-border and remittance services.”

SulPayments and Higher will continue to evaluate additional opportunities in Brazil and other strategic markets in Latin America, always prioritizing compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.

About SulPayments

SulPayments’ mission is to provide tailored TradFi and Web3 payment solutions that enable businesses to meet customer preferences across global markets. With a strong focus on Latin America, SulPayments helps its clients accept local currencies and expand into the region efficiently.

By operating as a one-stop-shop gateway to Latin America, SulPayments enables companies to access local payment methods, work with local banking infrastructure, and execute cross-border transactions in an efficient, timely, compliant, and seamless manner. The company’s vision is to contribute to a seamless financial future by bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and the decentralized web (Web3), empowering clients with secure, flexible, and compliant payment solutions.

About Higher

Higher is a Brazil-based financial services company focused on structuring and operating compliant payment, remittance, and cross-border solutions within the Brazilian market. The company combines deep local market knowledge with strong operational capabilities to support businesses navigating Brazil’s financial ecosystem.

Higher is committed to building secure, scalable, and regulation-aligned financial services, working closely with international partners to deliver efficient solutions while adhering to local regulatory requirements and best practices.