# International Payment Platforms BFree is a New Venture That Offers Financial Freedom Without Fees By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-05-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-payment References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/bfree) & [bfree.io](http://bfree.io/) Given that more and more people are opting for freelance and remote work, they are also able to travel and work at the same time, which is where this [international payment solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apay) comes in. For people who have clients or employers globally, startup BFree helps you easily [calculate exchange rates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratex). It also allows you to instantly exchange funds at the best possible rate. With an objective of currency freedom, BFree enables you to manage exchange and spend money with your phone. Along with the BFree app, there is a [global debit card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visa-corporate-card) that has multi-currency functionality for spending, sending and saving. The international payment system makes it easy to request finances and also offers reward opportunities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Freelance and Remote Work:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects freelancers and remote workers with global clients and employers, streamlining payments and exchange rates. - **Global Payment Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a seamless international payment platform that offers low fees, instant currency exchange, and multi-currency functionality for spending, sending, and saving. - **Mobile Financial Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a mobile app that allows users to manage their finances, exchange currencies, and request funds easily, enhancing convenience and efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Freelance Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform specifically designed for freelancers, providing integrated payment solutions, exchange rate calculations, and reward programs. - **Fintech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the fintech industry by creating a comprehensive global payment system that leverages technology to simplify international transactions and reduce fees. - **Mobile Banking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the mobile banking industry by offering a feature-packed app that enables users to manage their finances, exchange currencies, and request funds on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fee-Saving Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robinpay-app.md) - [Simple B2B Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2b-payment-app.md) - [International Currency Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-currency-solutions.md) - [Global Money-Transferring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hsbc-2.md) - [In-App Foreign Exchanges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itau-unibanco.md) - [Secure Overseas Debit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/currencies-direct.md) - [Multi-Currency Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finxp.md) - [Global Money-Managing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zing.md) - [Business-Oriented Visa Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veem.md)