Runa, the leading global fintech infrastructure powering next-generation payouts experiences, is redefining how businesses move money with the launch of its new Pay to Card technology. Now, businesses can send funds instantly, seamlessly, and securely to a recipient’s debit or prepaid card in 190+ countries using Visa Direct and Mastercard Send.

With the addition of Pay to Card to its existing global payout network – which already includes gift, prepaid cards, and digital wallets – Runa is lowering the burden businesses face with fragmented payout systems while enabling global businesses to move money faster, with more choices and fewer complexities than ever before. Whether paying gig workers, settling claims, disbursing commissions, or streamlining incentive payouts, Runa Pay to Card makes sending money faster, easier, and more flexible than ever.

Key Benefits of Runa Pay to Card:

• Global Reach – Send payouts to billions of recipients across 190+ countries.
• Seamless Integration – Businesses can enable Pay to Card alongside Runa’s existing payout options, including digital wallets, prepaid and gift cards, through the Runa Send API integration.
• Faster, More Cost-Effective Payouts – Avoid banking delays and high transfer fees with Runa’s instant, low-cost payout infrastructure.
• Funds Origination – Senders will be able to originate funds from 18 currencies and pay out in 160 currencies while knowing upfront the amount of exact local currency that will be delivered to the recipient.
• Enhanced Security & Compliance – Runa Assure helps protect transactions, the company’s proprietary security suite specifically built to fortify payouts against threats of fraud, cyberattacks, and compliance risks.

Empowering Recipients with Instant, Hassle-Free Access to Their Money

With Runa Pay to Card, recipients get paid instantly, directly to their existing debit or prepaid card—no hidden barriers or disruptions, and easy access to payouts exactly when they need them. For gig workers, content creators, and independent contractors in particular, this flexibility and control means more financial stability and freedom.

“The future of payouts is about recipient choice, speed, and removing unnecessary barriers,” said Aron Alexander, CEO of Runa. “For too long, businesses and their recipients have had to navigate outdated banking infrastructure, slow processing times, and limited payout options. Runa Pay to Card is a game-changer—we’re making the payout experience as seamless as a card tap. By eliminating friction and giving people more ways to get paid, we’re empowering businesses to move money faster and more efficiently.”