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Strategic partnership combines Mastercard's global Open Finance connectivity and scale with PaidBy®'s orchestration and settlement infrastructure to unlock international A2A payments
AMSTERDAM, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PaidBy®, the global account-to-account (A2A) payment platform developed by Xryma Plc, and Mastercard today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the global adoption of open banking-powered A2A payments and enable seamless cross-border commerce.
Today, open banking payments are largely domestic, forcing merchants into fragmented setups and limiting their ability to scale globally. This partnership addresses that challenge by introducing one of the first scalable cross-border A2A payment models — bringing together connectivity, orchestration, and settlement within a unified framework.
Mastercard provides the global connectivity, scheme-level trust, and scale required to make cross-border A2A payments viable for enterprise merchants. PaidBy® complements this with its proprietary orchestration layer, cross-border settlement infrastructure, dynamic currency capabilities, and merchant payout network.
Together, Mastercard and PaidBy® will enable consumers to pay merchants directly from their bank accounts in their domestic currency, while allowing merchants to receive settlement in their preferred local currency — with simplified reconciliation and next-business-day settlement across markets.
Designed for global merchants, payment service providers (PSPs), and platforms, the partnership creates a scalable foundation for expanding account-to-account payments beyond domestic use cases and into mainstream global commerce.
At first the collaboration expands PaidBy®'s real-time A2A capabilities across Europe and the UK.
"Open banking is at an inflection point, but its full potential depends on the ability to scale beyond domestic markets," said Nikogiannis Karantzis, Chief Executive Officer of Xryma Plc. "Together with Mastercard, we are bringing connectivity, orchestration, and settlement into a single global model, enabling merchants to move from fragmented A2A setups to a truly international payment experience."
PaidBy® is built on Xryma's regulated "banktech" infrastructure, combining payment initiation, multi-currency processing, and real-time settlement into an integrated ecosystem serving businesses across multiple jurisdictions.
Through the partnership, PaidBy® will integrate Mastercard's Open Finance capabilities into its platform, enabling enterprise-grade payment initiation and high-volume transaction processing through a unified infrastructure layer.
"Account-to-account payments are evolving from a domestic alternative into a global opportunity," said Valerie Nowak, Head of Open Finance APEMEA at Mastercard. "Xryma brings strong infrastructure and orchestration capabilities, and together we're combining that with Mastercard's global network, trusted connectivity, and scale. This allows businesses to move beyond fragmented payment setups and unlock A2A payments as a viable, global payment method."
As part of Mastercard's broader Open Finance strategy, the partnership reinforces its commitment to building a globally connected ecosystem that supports a wide range of payment experiences, from account-based payments to value-added services across digital commerce.
The companies will also explore additional value-added services to further connect account-to-account payments with the broader digital payments and commerce landscape.
The announcement comes amid accelerating global demand for faster settlement, reduced payment friction, and improved cash flow visibility, as businesses increasingly seek alternatives to traditional payment rails for cross-border transactions.
About PaidBy®
PaidBy® is the global open banking platform developed by Xryma Plc, enabling account-to-account payments, cross-border settlement and local currency merchant settlement worldwide. Built on regulated banking and payments infrastructure, PaidBy® connects banks, financial institutions and businesses through central banking and payment networks across multiple jurisdictions.
PaidBy® Website: https://paidby.global
Xryma Plc Website: https://www.xryma.com
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with its customers, Mastercard is building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. The company supports a wide range of digital payment choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Mastercard's technology, innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Website: https://www.mastercard.com
Strategic partnership combines Mastercard's global Open Finance connectivity and scale with PaidBy®'s orchestration and settlement infrastructure to unlock international A2A payments
AMSTERDAM, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PaidBy®, the global account-to-account (A2A) payment platform developed by Xryma Plc, and Mastercard today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the global adoption of open banking-powered A2A payments and enable seamless cross-border commerce.
Today, open banking payments are largely domestic, forcing merchants into fragmented setups and limiting their ability to scale globally. This partnership addresses that challenge by introducing one of the first scalable cross-border A2A payment models — bringing together connectivity, orchestration, and settlement within a unified framework.
Mastercard provides the global connectivity, scheme-level trust, and scale required to make cross-border A2A payments viable for enterprise merchants. PaidBy® complements this with its proprietary orchestration layer, cross-border settlement infrastructure, dynamic currency capabilities, and merchant payout network.
Together, Mastercard and PaidBy® will enable consumers to pay merchants directly from their bank accounts in their domestic currency, while allowing merchants to receive settlement in their preferred local currency — with simplified reconciliation and next-business-day settlement across markets.
Designed for global merchants, payment service providers (PSPs), and platforms, the partnership creates a scalable foundation for expanding account-to-account payments beyond domestic use cases and into mainstream global commerce.
At first the collaboration expands PaidBy®'s real-time A2A capabilities across Europe and the UK.
"Open banking is at an inflection point, but its full potential depends on the ability to scale beyond domestic markets," said Nikogiannis Karantzis, Chief Executive Officer of Xryma Plc. "Together with Mastercard, we are bringing connectivity, orchestration, and settlement into a single global model, enabling merchants to move from fragmented A2A setups to a truly international payment experience."
PaidBy® is built on Xryma's regulated "banktech" infrastructure, combining payment initiation, multi-currency processing, and real-time settlement into an integrated ecosystem serving businesses across multiple jurisdictions.
Through the partnership, PaidBy® will integrate Mastercard's Open Finance capabilities into its platform, enabling enterprise-grade payment initiation and high-volume transaction processing through a unified infrastructure layer.
"Account-to-account payments are evolving from a domestic alternative into a global opportunity," said Valerie Nowak, Head of Open Finance APEMEA at Mastercard. "Xryma brings strong infrastructure and orchestration capabilities, and together we're combining that with Mastercard's global network, trusted connectivity, and scale. This allows businesses to move beyond fragmented payment setups and unlock A2A payments as a viable, global payment method."
As part of Mastercard's broader Open Finance strategy, the partnership reinforces its commitment to building a globally connected ecosystem that supports a wide range of payment experiences, from account-based payments to value-added services across digital commerce.
The companies will also explore additional value-added services to further connect account-to-account payments with the broader digital payments and commerce landscape.
The announcement comes amid accelerating global demand for faster settlement, reduced payment friction, and improved cash flow visibility, as businesses increasingly seek alternatives to traditional payment rails for cross-border transactions.
About PaidBy®
PaidBy® is the global open banking platform developed by Xryma Plc, enabling account-to-account payments, cross-border settlement and local currency merchant settlement worldwide. Built on regulated banking and payments infrastructure, PaidBy® connects banks, financial institutions and businesses through central banking and payment networks across multiple jurisdictions.
PaidBy® Website: https://paidby.global
Xryma Plc Website: https://www.xryma.com
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with its customers, Mastercard is building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. The company supports a wide range of digital payment choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Mastercard's technology, innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Website: https://www.mastercard.com
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PaidBy® by Xryma Plc, partners with Mastercard to scale cross-border account-to-account payments
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HAMBURG, Germany, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ELEGOO, a rapidly developing brand in global smart manufacturing, is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the emoji® brand — bringing together two powerful symbols of creativity, fun, and self-expression.
The collaboration was brokered by emoji company's UK licensing agent, Big Picture Licensing, whose support helped bring together two globally recognized brands driven by innovation, creativity, and emotional connection.
ELEGOO has remained committed to making creation more accessible through intuitive 3D printing technology that transforms imagination into reality.
At the center of this collaboration is ELEGOO's flagship consumer printer, the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo — an iconic product designed to make high-quality 3D printing simple, intuitive, and enjoyable for everyone.
Introducing the first-ever emoji® brand themed 3D printer
ELEGOO × emoji® brand Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
This special edition features:
- A premium silver-white body design with exclusive emoji® brand designs and visual accents
- A customized UI interface featuring playful emoji® brand layouts for a more immersive experience
- The official emoji® brand 3D G-code model files, allowing users to instantly transform iconic digital expressions into physical creations
- A unique blend of lifestyle aesthetics, creativity, and cutting-edge maker technology
Together, ELEGOO and the emoji® brand are redefining creative expression — making it more emotional, personal, and tangible than ever before.
As the campaign slogan says:
"Your Vibe, Now in 3D."
Everything that feels like you, can now become something you can see, hold, create, and share.
When one emoji® brand icon meets another icon, the result is more than a product collaboration — it becomes a celebration of joy, individuality, and multicultural creativity.
Executive Quotes
"The emoji® brand has always represented emotions and connection, while ELEGOO stands for empowering creativity through technology," said Kevin Wang, VP of ELEGOO. "This partnership reflects our shared belief that self expression should be joyful, simple, and accessible to everyone. We're excited to bring that spirit into the world of 3D printing and help users turn feelings into something real."
Marco Hüsges, CEO and Founder of the emoji company, said: "We're incredibly excited to partner with ELEGOO on the very first collaboration between the emoji® brand and a 3D printing brand. Together, we're bringing digital self-expression into the physical world in a fun, creative, and completely new way.
This partnership highlights how 3D printing is evolving beyond traditional maker spaces and becoming part of everyday lifestyle technology — inspiring people to create, personalize, and express themselves like never before.
With the ELEGOO × emoji® Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, creativity becomes something you can truly see, hold, and share with the world."
Pricing and Availability
ELEGOO × emoji® Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is priced at $489 USD, €479 EUR, £415 GBP, $689 CAD, $1019 AUD and ￥89,999 JPY. Buyers can now place orders at ELEGOO official website where available shipping destinations include the United States, Great Britain, Canada, European Union, Australia and Japan.
About emoji® - The Iconic Brand
The emoji company is the owner of the emoji® brand, registered for a vast array of goods and services in over 150 countries. Its extensive rights portfolio encompasses over 1000 trademarks and over 25000 emoji® brand icons and designs. These are available for legal licensing and merchandising, including promotions, events, and marketing campaigns.
The emoji® brand, recognized globally, collaborates with over 1400 renowned license partners, including giants like Sony Pictures Animation, Pop Mart, BYD, New Era, Tonie´s, Trolli, PUMA, L´Oreal, and Burger King. Celebrated as the 3rd most influential brand behind Lego and Coca-Cola by a leading industry publication and with a retail revenue of more than 3 billion US$ in the past 6 years the emoji company stands at the #78 position among the Top 150 Global Licensors, cementing its status as a universal lifestyle brand of unprecedented influence.
Visit: www.emoji.com
About ELEGOO
Founded in 2015, ELEGOO is a rapidly developing brand in the global smart manufacturing industry, specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of consumer-grade 3D printers, laser engravers, STEM kits, and other smart technology products. Located in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China, the company has sold millions of products across more than 150 countries and regions. In 2025, the company's total sales revenue surpassed 300 million USD, with more than 1000 employees and over 430,000 square meters of office and manufacturing area. With a focus on programming and 3D printing technology, ELEGOO provides unique and smart creation spaces for diverse consumers to enhance personalized experiences.
Visit: www.elegoo.com
HAMBURG, Germany, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ELEGOO, a rapidly developing brand in global smart manufacturing, is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the emoji® brand — bringing together two powerful symbols of creativity, fun, and self-expression.
The collaboration was brokered by emoji company's UK licensing agent, Big Picture Licensing, whose support helped bring together two globally recognized brands driven by innovation, creativity, and emotional connection.
ELEGOO has remained committed to making creation more accessible through intuitive 3D printing technology that transforms imagination into reality.
At the center of this collaboration is ELEGOO's flagship consumer printer, the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo — an iconic product designed to make high-quality 3D printing simple, intuitive, and enjoyable for everyone.
Introducing the first-ever emoji® brand themed 3D printer
ELEGOO × emoji® brand Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
This special edition features:
- A premium silver-white body design with exclusive emoji® brand designs and visual accents
- A customized UI interface featuring playful emoji® brand layouts for a more immersive experience
- The official emoji® brand 3D G-code model files, allowing users to instantly transform iconic digital expressions into physical creations
- A unique blend of lifestyle aesthetics, creativity, and cutting-edge maker technology
Together, ELEGOO and the emoji® brand are redefining creative expression — making it more emotional, personal, and tangible than ever before.
As the campaign slogan says:
"Your Vibe, Now in 3D."
Everything that feels like you, can now become something you can see, hold, create, and share.
When one emoji® brand icon meets another icon, the result is more than a product collaboration — it becomes a celebration of joy, individuality, and multicultural creativity.
Executive Quotes
"The emoji® brand has always represented emotions and connection, while ELEGOO stands for empowering creativity through technology," said Kevin Wang, VP of ELEGOO. "This partnership reflects our shared belief that self expression should be joyful, simple, and accessible to everyone. We're excited to bring that spirit into the world of 3D printing and help users turn feelings into something real."
Marco Hüsges, CEO and Founder of the emoji company, said: "We're incredibly excited to partner with ELEGOO on the very first collaboration between the emoji® brand and a 3D printing brand. Together, we're bringing digital self-expression into the physical world in a fun, creative, and completely new way.
This partnership highlights how 3D printing is evolving beyond traditional maker spaces and becoming part of everyday lifestyle technology — inspiring people to create, personalize, and express themselves like never before.
With the ELEGOO × emoji® Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, creativity becomes something you can truly see, hold, and share with the world."
Pricing and Availability
ELEGOO × emoji® Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is priced at $489 USD, €479 EUR, £415 GBP, $689 CAD, $1019 AUD and ￥89,999 JPY. Buyers can now place orders at ELEGOO official website where available shipping destinations include the United States, Great Britain, Canada, European Union, Australia and Japan.
About emoji® - The Iconic Brand
The emoji company is the owner of the emoji® brand, registered for a vast array of goods and services in over 150 countries. Its extensive rights portfolio encompasses over 1000 trademarks and over 25000 emoji® brand icons and designs. These are available for legal licensing and merchandising, including promotions, events, and marketing campaigns.
The emoji® brand, recognized globally, collaborates with over 1400 renowned license partners, including giants like Sony Pictures Animation, Pop Mart, BYD, New Era, Tonie´s, Trolli, PUMA, L´Oreal, and Burger King. Celebrated as the 3rd most influential brand behind Lego and Coca-Cola by a leading industry publication and with a retail revenue of more than 3 billion US$ in the past 6 years the emoji company stands at the #78 position among the Top 150 Global Licensors, cementing its status as a universal lifestyle brand of unprecedented influence.
Visit: www.emoji.com
About ELEGOO
Founded in 2015, ELEGOO is a rapidly developing brand in the global smart manufacturing industry, specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of consumer-grade 3D printers, laser engravers, STEM kits, and other smart technology products. Located in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China, the company has sold millions of products across more than 150 countries and regions. In 2025, the company's total sales revenue surpassed 300 million USD, with more than 1000 employees and over 430,000 square meters of office and manufacturing area. With a focus on programming and 3D printing technology, ELEGOO provides unique and smart creation spaces for diverse consumers to enhance personalized experiences.
Visit: www.elegoo.com
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Creative Expression Takes Shape: ELEGOO Partners with emoji® - The Iconic Brand for a Special Co-Branded 3D Printer Centauri Carbon 2 Combo Edition
