NGO Insights

The future of NGO finance: PSPs to replace banks for cross-border humanitarian aid payments?

The status quo is unsustainable. That’s why we believe that the future of international NGO payments cannot – and must not – look like the past.

NGO essentials: navigating cross-border payments

Inpay has announced strong annual results for 2023. Annual revenues increased by 23 percent to €60.1 million, up from €48.6 million in 2022.

Top 10 NGO events in 2025

Whether it’s conference, fora, summits or exhibitions, here’s our list of top event for non-governmental organizations in 2025.

What questions banks ask during NGO due diligence, and why

Banks are liable for the activities of their customers. So before they take on prospective NGO clients, banks want to understand more about NGO operations, governance, financial stability, risk management arrangements and more.

Managing the risks of international NGO payments

Understanding the risks and industry sectors in which you operate is critical to preventing delayed or blocked payments and boosting transaction success rates, as Sarah Louise Teschl, Head of NGO sales at Inpay explains.

Forced displacement at an all-time high, UN Refugee Agency reports

120 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced from their homes as of May 2024, reports the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. This was the twelfth consecutive annual increase.

10 NGO payment challenges, causes and possible cures

We examine the ten biggest payment pain points for NGOs and suggest possible cures. Diagnosing payment problems and understanding the causes can help NGOs seek the right treatment and potential cures.

How NGOs can choose the best cross-border payment service provider

Maybe it’s time for non-governmental organizations to look beyond banks to support their important work. Banks have generally been the default entry point into financial services – as they are for many business sectors. NGOs are familiar with banks and may be comfortable with their existing relationships. However, the feeling may not be mutual…

The Red Cross and Danish fintech company Inpay partner to reach more countries for emergency aid funding.

The Red Cross in Denmark has entered into a new partnership with fintech company, Inpay, which offers solutions for international money transfers. The agreement means that the Red Cross saves several million Danish kroner annually, which can be used directly for humanitarian work.

5 fixes to broken cross-border payments for NGOs

We’re tackling the tough challenges NGOs face with cross-border payments. Discover our top 5 solutions to improve coverage, speed, expertise, risk management, and navigate trade-offs. A must-read for anyone involved with or interested in NGO financial operations.

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Do Good Movement appoints Inpay as its cross-border payments partner

Danish start-up selects veteran non-governmental organization (NGO) service provider to accelerate payment transparency and growth.

10 reasons why NGO payments are delayed

Cross-border payments may take anything between three and five days to arrive. Longer if payments get lost or stuck. That’s partly because behind the scenes, international transfers are like a huge game of pass-the-parcel.

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How to make payments better for NGOs

The consequences of failed payments in the NGO sector directly impact peoples’ lives, so what are the possible fixes?

Pros and cons of cross-border payment alternatives for NGOs

We weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of different methods of moving money internationally. NGOs often struggle to find financial services that adequately meet their needs.

How NGOs can crack the international payment code

Trying to navigate the maze of requirements to send funds abroad can seem like Mission Impossible for NGOs. Know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) checks differ from country to country. As do sanctions regimes and documentation requirements.