Ant International, a Singapore-based digital payment and financial technology company, reported a steady growth across its main businesses: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Embedded Finance.
“2024 has been a transformative year for Ant International,” said Peng Yang, CEO of Ant International. “We are committed to helping businesses grow by using AI-driven innovation and working together on global trade, travel, and financial services.”
Alipay+, which focuses on mobile payments and digital tools for businesses, added 35 payment partners and connected over 90 million merchants with 1.6 billion users. Small businesses made up most of these merchants. Transactions across borders using Alipay+ tripled compared to 2023.
Antom, the company’s service for helping merchants handle payments, saw its payment volume almost double. It launched tools like Antom Copilot, which reduced the time it takes merchants to set up payment systems from several days to just a few minutes. Another tool, EasySafePay, made online wallet payments smoother and more secure, helping merchants complete more transactions successfully.
WorldFirst, which helps global businesses manage payments and finances, reached $100 billion in annual transactions — four times more than in 2020. The platform has helped over 1 million small businesses around the world and continues to expand.
The Embedded Finance division introduced new technology to help businesses manage money across borders. It used AI to better predict currency needs and lower costs. The company also launched bettr, a credit service under ANEXT Bank, to help small businesses and individuals in places like Bangladesh and Indonesia get loans without needing collateral. In 2024, over 11 million people used bettr to access fairer lending options.
“In 2025, we will continue focusing on helping small businesses grow with trusted and innovative financial solutions,” Yang said.