Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has launched real-time cross-border payments to and from Colombia through Bre-B, the country's new national instant payment system from Banco de la República, the Central Bank of Colombia. 

This milestone highlights Thunes' commitment to connecting and supporting Real-Time Payment (RTP) systems worldwide and promoting financial inclusion through faster, interoperable, and affordable money movement. Adding Bre-B capabilities to its Direct Global Network is the latest example of Thunes' support for central banks and regulators modernising national payment systems and expanding access to financial products.

Bre-B allows individuals and businesses to send and receive money instantly, 24/7, between accounts held at different banks, cooperatives, digital wallets, and fintechs. Officially launched on October 6, 2025, 30 million people representing 76% of the country's adults have already signed up to the service. Thunes is one of the first global payment platforms to enable real-time cross-border capabilities in and out of Colombia with the new national system, dramatically accelerating transaction speed, reliability, and accessibility for Members of its Direct Global Network and their end users.