Finer Aviation’s Partnership with Swapin for Instant World-Wide Settlement
In the world of international air charter, time is the only currency that matters. To ensure our clients can secure aircraft at a moment’s notice, regardless of time zone or banking hours, Finer Aviation has formalised a strategic partnership with Swapin, the leading regulated European crypto-to-fiat payment provider.
This partnership was cemented following a recent sit-down between our Managing Director, Nathan, and the Swapin team. The collaboration is featured in the recent article: Crypto Payment Integration: Finer Aviation's Accessible Private Charter.
As Nathan noted during the integration: “Our customer base is global, and we have to support efficient clearing times wherever they are in the world.”
The Broker’s Advantage: Why Speed is Non-Negotiable
As a bespoke broker, we source aircraft from a global network of vetted operators. Often, the difference between securing the perfect tail for a mission and missing a slot comes down to the speed of the transaction. Traditional bank transfers, particularly for high-value cross-border bookings, are frequently delayed by compliance checks and banking holidays.
By integrating Swapin, we have removed these bottlenecks.
Instant Confirmation: Payments made via cryptocurrency settle in minutes, not days. This allows us to lock in aircraft and crew immediately, which is vital for last-minute or complex international itineraries.
Volatility Protection: A major focus of the "Accessible Private Charter" initiative was ensuring price stability. When you pay via our secure link, the digital asset is converted to fiat currency (GBP or EUR) at the exact moment of the transaction. The price quoted is the price paid.
Borderless Global Access: Whether you are booking a transcontinental flight or a regional helicopter transfer, cryptocurrency allows for frictionless payments from any corner of the globe without the high exchange fees of traditional wire transfers.
Efficiency in Action
The impact of this partnership is already visible in our daily operations. Our diversified payment system allows us to handle multiple high-value bookings simultaneously, regardless of the payment method. It is common for our team to manage a USD wire, a GBP Faster Payment, and a Bitcoin transaction all within the same afternoon.
As the private aviation market undergoes significant transformation, Finer Aviation is proud to lead the way in adapting to our clients' evolving expectations.
A Secure and Compliant Foundation
Security remains our highest priority. Swapin is a fully licensed and regulated EU payment provider. This partnership ensures that every transaction meets the most rigorous AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) standards, providing peace of mind for trustees, family offices, and corporate flight departments alike.
At Finer Aviation, we are committed to combining the legacy of aviation excellence with the future of global finance. By embracing these modern payment methods, we ensure that our brokerage remains as agile as the aircraft we source for our clients.
