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The Payment Platforms Brands Need to Go Global

Stripe and Klarna have transformed payments in the west, but fintech providers like PayU, M-Pesa and PhonePE can help drive e-commerce in rapidly growing emerging markets.
Fintech providers like PayU, M-Pesa and PhonePE can boost e-commerce in rapidly growing emerging markets. Getty Images.
Fintech providers like PayU, M-Pesa and PhonePE can boost e-commerce reach in rapidly growing emerging markets. Getty Images.

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