Moscow, Russia, October 13th, 2026, Chainwire

A7 International allows businesses and individuals to pay invoices with digital assets while recipients receive a regular bank transfer. According to the company, the launch reflects A7's international repositioning and expands the geography of settlements available to foreign clients.

In two years of operation, A7 has become one of the key players in the international settlements market. Founded in 2024 to serve the foreign economic activity of Russian businesses, the company currently serves around 15,000 companies and processed more than 10 trillion roubles in 2025 alone. Interest from businesses in other countries in the services A7 offered domestically prompted the company to develop a new product for foreign clients.

The launch of A7 International marks a new stage in the company's development. In response to requests from foreign entrepreneurs, A7 is expanding its positioning and creating an export offering for businesses in various countries. The service is provided remotely, complies with local legislation on digital assets, and is available only in jurisdictions where cryptocurrency circulation is permitted, making local digital-asset rules the effective map of where it can operate.

"We are presenting not just a new product in the lineup, but a new image of A7. We have adapted our service so that it can be used remotely from anywhere in the world. This is precisely the key demand of market participants today. They want to be able to transfer money around the world in a few clicks in the shortest possible time – directly from your smartphone, without lengthy paperwork, hidden fees, or unjustified holds on funds. And we are packaging this demand into a convenient and competitive form," said Chairman of Bank PSB Petr Fradkov.

The mechanics of the service are straightforward: the client transfers USDT, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, and A7 arranges a bank transfer via SWIFT, the international bank messaging network, using the counterparty details specified in the invoice. The recipient does not need to accept cryptocurrency or open a crypto wallet, as the funds arrive directly in their bank account. That crypto-in, fiat-out structure is the core of the proposition: it lets businesses holding digital assets pay counterparties that operate entirely within the banking system.

To submit an application, a client registers in a personal account on the website a7.biz. Individuals undergo identity verification (KYC), while companies complete corporate data verification (KYB). The client then uploads the invoice and the necessary documents, and the built-in algorithm automatically recognizes the invoice data and helps fill out the application.

"The system operates as follows. AI analyzes the sender and beneficiary, jurisdictions, and key risk factors of the transaction. Based on the verification results, a risk profile of the payment is formed and the available options for processing it are determined. The system compares compliance requirements with the capabilities of the existing payment infrastructure. After that, it recommends the optimal payment route taking into account its cost, speed, reliability, and applicable restrictions. Routing dynamically adapts to changes in conditions and the availability of payment channels. Data accumulated over the years makes it possible to continuously improve the quality of decisions made by the system," noted A7 CEO Ilan Shor.

At launch, A7 International accepts USDT on TRON, a public blockchain network. Bank transfers are available in US dollars, euros, Chinese yuan, and UAE dirhams, with other currencies available by prior agreement. The commission is 0.3% for both businesses and individuals. After uploading an invoice, the client sees the final cost of the payment, including commission, in advance.

Payment execution takes from one business day. Once the operation is completed, the client receives a SWIFT message or another confirming document. For currency and customs control purposes, the service also provides closing documents, an element geared to businesses whose cross-border payments must clear formal documentation checks.

The presentation of the service took place on a symbolic date and time — October 13 at 13:13. A video of the official presentation and customer journey is available here.

About A7

A7 is a global financial technology company specializing in international payments and settlement solutions for international trade. It was established in 2024 with the involvement of PSB Bank.

A7 is developing an independent global payment infrastructure spanning more than 100 countries, combining global financial expertise, advanced technology, and regulatory compliance. The company's products include international payments, digital financial assets, and promissory notes.

A7 Group works with 15,000 clients, with around 2,000 transactions processed through the system every day. In 2025, approximately 19% of Russian companies' cross-border trade settlements were processed through A7. In October 2025, the company received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA.