SWIFT gpi

Treasurers have pushed for years for getting better payment services and the EACT’s conclusion is that SWIFT gpi has started on very strong tracks. Immediate benefits for our industry include faster payments, higher control on costs, easier tracking and a reduction of inefficiencies. This initiative allows us to better understand how our banks operate and sometimes to assess or challenge their performance.

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