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Content on SWIFT payments for high-risk merchants and PSPs. We explain how SWIFT is a messaging network (not settlement) used for cross-border wires, when to choose it over SEPA/FPS/ACH, and how to minimize cost and delays. Topics include: BIC/IBAN, correspondent/intermediary banks, OUR/SHA/BEN fees, FX spreads and lift fees, cut-off times and value dating, SWIFT gpi with UETR tracking, and the ISO 20022 (CBPR+) migration from MT (e.g., MT103/202) to MX (pacs.008/pacs.009).
Compliance & risk: enhanced KYC/KYB, AML/sanctions screening, purpose codes and documentary proof (invoices/contracts/SOW), name-matching and beneficiary pre-validation. For high-risk verticals (iGaming/betting, FX/CFD, adult, crypto/VASP, nutraceuticals), we cover de-risking realities, payout orchestration (splitting by corridor), and how to reduce rejection/return rates while keeping operations audit-ready.

Authoritative outbound resources

  • SWIFT — What SWIFT is, gpi & UETR, ISO 20022 CBPR+

  • European Payments Council — SEPA (for EUR alternative to SWIFT)

  • OFAC / EU sanctions — consolidated lists & guidance

  • FATF — AML/CFT standards (screening & monitoring context)

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