Moscow, Russia, October 13th, 2026, Chainwire

A7 International enables businesses and individuals to pay invoices with digital assets while recipients receive a regular bank transfer, reflecting A7's international positioning and expanding 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. The services A7 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, allowing companies abroad to use the same settlement infrastructure that has served its existing client base since 2024. The service is fully remote and compliant with local legislation on digital assets, and it is available only in jurisdictions where cryptocurrency circulation is permitted — a restriction that ties the service's practical reach to each jurisdiction's stance on digital assets rather than to a fixed country list.

“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 U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, and A7 arranges an outgoing bank transfer via SWIFT, the global interbank messaging network, using the counterparty details specified on 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 split is the core of the model: digital assets appear only on the funding side, so the receiving side stays within conventional banking — a supplier with no crypto setup can be paid straight into the account it already holds.

To submit an application, clients register a personal account on the website a7.biz. Individuals undergo identity (KYC), while companies complete corporate data verification (KYB) — standard compliance procedures for financial institutions handling cross-border transfers. 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.

“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 the TRON network, a public blockchain. Outgoing bank transfers are available in U.S. dollars, euros, Chinese yuan, and UAE dirhams, with other currencies supported 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. The flat single rate with upfront disclosure speaks to the fee-transparency demand Fradkov described, and the four launch currencies define the service's initial payout footprint.

Payment execution takes from one business day. Once the operation is complete, the client receives a SWIFT message or another confirming document, and the service also provides closing documents for currency and customs control purposes.

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 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, A7 received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA.

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