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A7 to Launch International Payment Service Using USDT
On October 13, 2026, the Russian international settlement system A7, established by Bank PSB, will unveil A7 International. This service will enable payments for foreign counterparty invoices in USDT, with funds transferred via standard SWIFT bank transfers in the required currency.
The service primarily targets foreign trade operators, although it will also be available to individual customers. A fixed fee of 0.3 percent will apply to transactions.
Petr Fradkov, Chairman of PJSC Bank PSB, and Ilan Shor, CEO of A7, will present the new offering during a live broadcast at 13:13 on the same day.
A7 is a global financial technology company focused on international payments and settlement solutions for trade. Since its inception in 2024, A7 has developed a payment infrastructure spanning over 100 countries, processing around 2,000 transactions daily for approximately 15,000 clients. In 2025, A7 facilitated around 19% of Russian companies' cross-border trade settlements and received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA.
A7 International Payment Service Launch
On 13 October, A7, a Russian international settlement system created by Bank PSB, will launch A7 International. This service will allow payments for foreign invoices in USDT, with funds transferred via standard SWIFT bank transfers in the required currency.
The service primarily targets foreign trade operators but is also available to individual customers. A fixed fee of 0.3 percent will apply to transactions.
Petr Fradkov, Chairman of PJSC Bank PSB, and Ilan Shor, CEO of A7, will present this new offering during a live broadcast on 13 October at 13:13.
About A7
A7 is a global financial technology company established in 2024 with the involvement of PSB Bank, focusing on international payments and settlement solutions for trade. The company is developing an independent global payment infrastructure across over 100 countries.
A7 serves around 15,000 clients and processes approximately 2,000 transactions daily. In 2025, 19% of Russian companies' cross-border trade settlements were processed through A7. The company received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA in October 2025.
FAQ
What is A7 International?
A7 International is a new payment service launched by the Russian international settlement system A7, which enables payments for foreign counterparty invoices in USDT, using standard SWIFT bank transfers.
Who can use the A7 International service?
The service primarily targets foreign trade operators but is also available to individual customers.
What is the transaction fee for using A7 International?
A fixed fee of 0.3 percent will apply to transactions made through the A7 International service.
When will the A7 International service be launched?
The A7 International service will be unveiled on October 13, 2026.
Who will present the A7 International service?
Petr Fradkov, Chairman of PJSC Bank PSB, and Ilan Shor, CEO of A7, will present the new offering during a live broadcast at 13:13 on the launch day.