Thunes has partnered with WeChat Pay HK, the Hong Kong dollar–denominated e-wallet, to enable faster, more affordable, and dependable cross-border money transfers for Hong Kong users.

The collaboration supports real-time outbound transfers to billions of endpoints worldwide through Thunes’ extensive global network.

The partnership builds on Thunes’ ongoing relationship with Tencent, WeChat Pay HK’s parent company.

In 2022, Thunes became the first payment network partner to connect with Tencent Financial Technology, enabling international transfers to users in mainland China.

WeChat Pay HK users can now send money to markets including Southeast Asia, Europe, and Australia, benefiting individuals such as expatriates who rely on remittances.

According to Thunes’ 2025 Money Without Borders Report, 65% of expatriates prioritise speed above all else when choosing a remittance method.

Statista data shows outbound remittances from Hong Kong are projected to reach US$1.1 billion in 2025, growing at an annual rate of 5% to about US$1.45 billion by 2030.

“We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with WeChat Pay HK in enabling their users to send money across borders faster and more affordably.

Together, we’re simplifying and streamlining the remittance process for millions of people, ensuring seamless, cost-effective cross-border transfers around the clock.”

said Daphne Huang, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Thunes.

“Thunes’ collaboration with WeChat Pay HK is another powerful example of how we’re enabling seamless, instant, and affordable cross-border payments for a leading brand, connecting more people across markets and making global instant, dependable cross-border payments more accessible than ever.”

said Chloe Mayenobe, President and Chief Operating Officer at Thunes.

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