Mesh Payments Partners with SoFi Bank and Galileo to Revolutionize Expense Management
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Mesh Payments is shaking up corporate travel and expense management with a game-changing partnership with SoFi Bank and Galileo Financial Technologies. By integrating Mesh's expense solutions with SoFi Bank's scalable financial framework and Galileo’s API-driven payments platform, the collaboration promises faster innovation and streamlined enterprise spending.
SoFi Bank’s role as sponsor bank highlights its growing influence in commercial payments, while its integration with Galileo eliminates inefficiencies common with separate banking and payment providers.
What’s in it for businesses?
- Faster Product Development: Streamlined infrastructure speeds up feature delivery.
- Regulatory Confidence: Compliance aligned with federal banking standards.
- Improved Efficiency: Real-time data and automation reduce errors and delays.
“Partnering with SoFi and Galileo empowers us to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions for corporate expense management,” said Oded Zehavi, CEO of Mesh Payments.
Processing over $1B annually, Mesh equips enterprises with virtual and physical cards, automated tracking, and centralized visibility—simplifying operations for modern businesses.
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