London-based fintech infrastructure provider Merge has entered a strategic partnership with global B2B marketplace DHgate, integrating its advanced API to revolutionize cross-border payments on the DHgate platform. The move enables merchants and suppliers to leverage instant local payment rails, significantly improving transaction speed, conversion, and compliance pymnts.com.
The integration allows businesses using DHgate to process payments in real time, improving settlement efficiency and eliminating traditional delays associated with legacy banking systems. By tapping into Merge’s regulated infrastructure, including both EMI and VASP licensing, the partnership ensures compliant, safe, and cost-effective payment flows across borders pymnts.com.
Kebbie Sebastian, CEO of Merge, emphasized that the collaboration removes friction in cross-border commerce, stating, “By removing the payment friction that often slows international trade, we’re helping platforms like DHgate unlock new markets and better serve their global customers.” This aligns with DHgate’s goal to enhance its B2B e-commerce experience for both buyers and suppliers worldwide pymnts.com.
DHgate’s Payment Director, Jin Xinyu, echoed the sentiment, noting that seamless, affordable payment options are essential for maintaining competitiveness in global supply chains pymnts.com. As cross-border B2B payments represent an estimated $150 billion+ market, the technical integration will simplify vendor payouts, reduce chargebacks, and boost margin preservation for sellers pymnts.com+.
The partnership goes beyond mere infrastructure: Merge will enable DHgate to offer enhanced payment options including multi-currency settlement, API-based reconciliation, and integrated compliance screens—streamlining both onboarding and treasury management for SMB merchants.
📌 Why It Matters:
- Introduces real-time, local-rail payments to a major B2B marketplace
- Improves merchant cash flow, reduces cost and payment errors
- Signals growing demand for embedded fintech in global trade channels
