StoneX Group Inc. has added the Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) to its global payments network, enabling eligible clients to transact in the frontier-market currency. The announcement, made on October 19, 2026, reflects growing demand from financial institutions, corporates, and international organizations seeking efficient payment solutions in emerging markets.
- Currency added: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
- Total currency support: More than 140 currencies
- Geographic reach: 180 countries
- Company reach: More than 80 offices across six continents
The expansion through StoneX Payments allows organizations operating in Bhutan to streamline local disbursements, reduce payment friction, and access funds more efficiently. StoneX leverages its network of onshore correspondent bank relationships to facilitate these capabilities, supporting growing trade and investment flows into the region.
The addition of the Bhutanese Ngultrum to our payments network reflects StoneX’s commitment to connecting clients to the markets that matter most. By expanding access to Bhutan, we are helping businesses and organizations reach a market that has traditionally been challenging to access, making global commerce more connected, efficient, and inclusive.
– Niels van Duinen, Head of StoneX Payments, APAC
StoneX Group Inc., a Nasdaq-listed Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York, operates a global financial services network serving over 80,000 commercial, institutional, and payments clients across more than 80 offices on six continents.
Niels van Duinen, Head of StoneX Payments, APAC. Source: LinkedIn
