International Association of Money Transfer Networks - IAMTN

What International Association of Money Transfer Networks - IAMTN does

The International Association of Money Transfer Networks (IAMTN) is a London-headquartered, non-profit membership trade association founded in 2005 by Veronica Studsgaard, with its primary registered entity (IAMTN ApS) domiciled in Denmark. IAMTN operates as the only global trade association exclusively dedicated to the cross-border payments industry, serving remittance service providers, banks and payment institutions, cryptocurrency/blockchain companies, and technology vendors through a tiered membership model comprising five levels (Platinum at £9,500, Gold at £5,000, Associate at £4,000, SME at £3,000, and Start-up at £2,000 annually).

IAMTN's core products include its membership network, flagship Annual Summit (held in London and Dubai), a library of industry reports on cross-border payments and remittance flows, a Payments Directory of member companies, regional meet-ups, and an Advisory Board. The association convenes private-sector innovators with regulators and policymakers, maintaining working relationships with FATF, FSB, World Bank, IFAD, UNCDF, African Union, and various government regulators. Recent strategic partnerships with NGPES (decentralized finance), SMJ Teratai (Asian market), and member integrations involving Xago signal deliberate expansion into the blockchain and digital-asset cross-border payments space.

IAMTN generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership subscriptions across its five tiers, supplemented by event-based income from summit sponsorships (booth packages ranging £1,000-£9,000) and delegate passes. The organization distributes its offering through direct membership sales, event-based acquisition at the annual summits, member referrals, and referrals from regulatory and development partners. With a small operating team of 1-10 employees and hundreds of member organizations globally, IAMTN runs a lean, member-driven go-to-market focused on thought leadership, regulatory advocacy, and industry networking rather than technology product sales.

Name

International Association of Money Transfer Networks - IAMTN

Legal name

International Association of Money Transfer Networks

Website

https://iamtn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAMTN is a London-based, non-profit global trade association founded in 2005 that serves the cross-border payments industry through tiered membership, annual summits, industry reports, and regulatory advocacy for remittance operators, banks, fintechs, and blockchain firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IAMTN generates revenue through annual membership fees across five tiers (Platinum, Gold, SME, Start-up, Associate), each with different price points and benefit packages. Membership provides access to networking, advocacy, industry reports, events, and promotional opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IAMTN is a not-for-profit global trade association that sells tiered annual memberships (Platinum £9,500, Gold £5,000, SME £3,000, Associate £4,000, Start-up £2,000) to remittance service providers, banks, payment institutions, fintechs, and technology vendors. Members receive industry advocacy, networking, directory listings, blog/article opportunities, and complimentary or discounted access to IAMTN's annual summits and regional meet-ups held in hubs such as Dubai and London.

Product overview

IAMTN is a not-for-profit membership trade association, not a product company. It operates as the leading global platform dedicated to transforming cross-border payments and advancing financial inclusion. The organization offers a tiered membership network (Platinum, Gold, SME, Start-up, Associate) that provides industry exposure, networking access, advocacy representation, and priority access to industry reports and events. Core offerings include the annual IAMTN Summit (held in London, Dubai, etc.), published industry reports (Annual Reports, Intra-African Remittance Flows, Digital Transformation studies), a Payments Directory for member visibility, blog/newsletter content, and regional meet-ups. The association serves as an convening body connecting private-sector innovators, regulators, policymakers, and development organizations in the cross-border payments ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IAMTN Membership Tiers (Platinum, Gold, SME, Start-up, Associate) Annual subscription memberships sold to remittance service providers, banks, payment institutions, crypto firms, fintechs, and technology vendors. Five tiers (Platinum, Gold, SME, Start-up, Associate) provide differentiated benefits including directory listings, blog article submissions, complimentary summit passes, CEO interviews, certificates, branding rights, and business expansion assistance.
• IAMTN Annual Summit (London, Dubai) with sponsorship packages Annual in-person conferences that bring together payment professionals, fintech innovators, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss cross-border payments, with paid sponsorship and booth packages (Meet & Greet £1,000-£4,500; Basic Booth packages £1,500-£9,000) offered across membership tiers.
• IAMTN Payments Directory Online directory of IAMTN member companies, categorized by type (Remittance Service Provider, Payment Institution, Technology Vendor, etc.) and region, providing visibility and business discovery for members, with priority listings included for higher membership tiers.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Xago and NGPES PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Xago (South Africa-headquartered digital payments leader) and NGPES (France-based fintech) announced a strategic integration to streamline instant cross-border payments. The partnership combines blockchain-powered payment ecosystems bridging traditional fiat currencies with digital assets, enabling clients to execute borderless transfers with speed, security, and cost-efficiency. Xago provides local currency off-ramp services for NGPES clients originating transfers in euros.
• IAMTN and Next Generation NGPES PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026IAMTN announced a strategic move to integrate digital assets into core operations and membership roadmap through partnership with Next Generation NGPES. This first-of-its-kind partnership bridges traditional finance and DeFi, representing IAMTN's commitment to supporting blockchain innovation within its membership ecosystem.
• IAMTN and SMJ Teratai PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025IAMTN and SMJ Teratai Sdn Bhd announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation and growth in cross-border payments. The collaboration aims to advance best practices in the industry and strengthen cross-border payment services in the Asian market.
• LemFi MembershipcoreOthers · 21 September 2025LemFi joined IAMTN as a Gold member. LemFi is a financial technology company revolutionizing international payments for immigrants worldwide, with over 2 million customers across North America and Europe sending money to 30+ countries.
• FATF (Financial Action Task Force)coreOthersIAMTN works closely with FATF on anti-money laundering standards and financial crime prevention in cross-border payments. The association engages with FATF to advocate for practical implementation of AML/CFT requirements.
• World BankcoreOthersIAMTN collaborates with the World Bank on remittance data, market analysis, and initiatives to reduce the cost of cross-border payments. The partnership supports advocacy for financial inclusion and migration policy.
• IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development)coreOthersIAMTN partners with IFAD on the International Day of Family Remittances campaign and initiatives supporting migrants and their families through financial inclusion programs.
• FSB (Financial Stability Board)coreOthersIAMTN engages with the FSB on cross-border payment standards, regulatory frameworks, and financial stability considerations in the payments ecosystem.
• African UnionminorOthersIAMTN collaborates with the African Union on regional payment initiatives, financial inclusion strategies, and advocacy for improved cross-border payment infrastructure in Africa.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Payments Association: UK-headquartered trade association for the payments industry, with overlapping remit in payments advocacy, regulatory engagement, and member events, making it the closest direct comparison to IAMTN.
• Electronic Transactions Association (ETA): US-based trade association representing the payments and fintech industry with similar advocacy, education, and networking programs; overlapping membership base with IAMTN in money transfer and payments.
• Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT): UK-headquartered membership body for treasury and payments professionals offering credentials, advocacy, and events; structurally similar to IAMTN as a tiered-membership trade association with policy engagement.

Broad incumbents

• NACHA: US governance body for ACH payments with broader payments scope; comparable as an industry association setting standards and convening members, though focused on US ACH rather than global remittance.
• UK Finance: UK trade association representing banks and financial services firms with broader remit across retail and wholesale banking; comparable membership-association model and regulator engagement, though wider in scope than IAMTN.
• Institute of International Finance (IIF): Global association of financial institutions with strong regulatory engagement on cross-border issues, comparable to IAMTN in convening industry and policymakers on payments, capital flows, and financial stability.
• BAI: US-based nonprofit providing research, training, and events for banking and payments professionals; comparable member-driven education and convening model though more focused on US retail banking.
• AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe): European trade association for wholesale financial services with broad cross-border and capital-markets remit; comparable advocacy and member services operating model, though wider in scope than IAMTN.

Others

• Wolfsberg Group: Association of global banks focused on AML/CFT and financial crime prevention; comparable in convening industry on cross-border compliance topics that IAMTN also engages on with FATF.
• SWIFT: Global member-owned cooperative providing messaging infrastructure for cross-border payments; comparable industry-utility governance structure and cross-border payments centrality, though an infrastructure operator rather than pure advocacy body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/IAMTN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iamtn
• Instagraminstagram.com/iamtnsummit

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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