Moscow, Russia, October 13th, 2026 — Chainwire

A7 has launched A7 International, a new global service that enables businesses and individuals to pay invoices with digital assets while recipients receive a regular bank transfer. The company said the offering its deepening international positioning and expands the geography of settlements available to foreign clients.

From Domestic Service to International Platform

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. According to A7, the services it offered domestically drew interest from businesses in other countries, prompting the company to develop a dedicated 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 fully remote, complies with local legislation on digital assets, and is available only in those jurisdictions where cryptocurrency circulation is permitted — making local regulation the immediate boundary of the platform's operating footprint.

Chairman of Bank PSB Petr Fradkov described the launch as a redefinition of the company's identity rather than a routine product addition:

“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 Fradkov.

How the Service Works

The mechanics are straightforward: the client transfers USDT, and A7 arranges a bank transfer via SWIFT 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. The crypto leg of the transaction stays entirely on the payer's side, so the party being invoiced can be paid without holding or converting digital assets.

To submit an application, clients register 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 a built-in algorithm automatically recognizes the invoice data and helps fill out the application.

A7 CEO Ilan Shor outlined the system's approach to payment routing:

“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 Shor.

Fees, Currencies, and Processing Times

At launch, A7 International accepts USDT on the TRON 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 the commission, in advance — echoing Fradkov's point that market participants want transfers free of hidden fees.

Payment execution time is from one business day. Once an operation is complete, the client receives a SWIFT message or another confirming document. For currency and customs control purposes, the service also provides closing documents, giving the stablecoin-funded payment a documentation trail within conventional currency and customs controls. Those launch parameters set the practical boundaries of the service as it goes live: where it can operate is determined by local cryptocurrency rules, and what it can move is determined by the launch asset and currency lineup.

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

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 and is developing an independent global payment infrastructure across 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.

Contact: Alex Fedorov, CMO of A7 — info@a7.biz