Bruno Pedras

Founder & CEO @ Belmoney

About

What Belmoney? We are on a mission to make global real-time payments the new standard. Belmoney is a European payment institution licensed in 33 countries , specialized in embedded remittances and cross-border payments. We are not “another payment company.” We are the infrastructure that allows any bank, digital wallet, or financial institution to instantly become a remittance provider. Making global real-time payments the new standard. Through our Remittance as a Service (RAAS) platform, Belmoney enables partners to: • Add a simple button in their app: “Top-up in euros.” • Instantly convert funds into local currency. • Deliver money directly to customers in 150+ destinations worldwide. Our core strengths • Embedded finance: Institutions integrate our rails directly into their apps, without building their own costly infrastructure. • Regulatory strength: Fully licensed and compliant in Europe, UK, Brazil and Swissland a strong framework that ensures security, AML, and transparency. • White-label solutions: Partners can launch global remittance services under their own brand … fast, scalable, and fully compliant. • Global reach: Connecting Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America with reliable payout rails. Our mission To redefine the way money moves across borders by empowering institutions not competing with them. We make remittances instant, cheaper, and fairer, so no one has to lose 30–50% of their hard-earned money just to support their families back home. 👉 In short: Belmoney is the backbone of global remittances … the embedded finance platform that turns every financial institution into a cross-border payments provider.

Country

City

Luxembourg

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Payment Gateway , Regulatory Compliance, Payments, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Payment Systems, Mobile Payments, Payment Card Processing, Electronic Payments, SWIFT Payments, Payment Gateways, E-payments, Payment Industry, Cross-border Transactions, Embedded Systems, Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), Alternative Payments, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing Management, Creative Marketer, Product Promotion

Experience

Founder & CEO

Belmoney

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

Brussels Metropolitan Area

The regulated infrastructure layer for cross-border payments Belmoney is an NBB-licensed European Payment Institution, passported across 30 EEA countries, powering international money transfers for banks, fintechs, MTOs and digital wallets. One API. One licence. 300+ payer integrations across 150+ countries. Our platform: • Remittance-as-a-Service (RaaS) • Embedded cross-border payment APIs • PCI Payment getway and Orquestration • EU, Swiss & UK collection accounts • Direct regulated payout rails worldwide • End-to-end AML, KYC & compliance Partners launch embedded cross-border products — with zero regulatory burden and a new revenue line at scale. Profitable. Licence-first. Built over a decade of operating regulated payment infrastructure. 📩 Building a bank, wallet, or embedded finance product that needs to go cross-border? Let’s talk.

Founder & CEO

BT Money Transfer

2010-10 - 2025-11 · 15 yrs 2 mos

europe

• Founded and scaled BT Money Transfers, focusing on secure and cost-efficient international remittances. • Launched the BT Black Card, enhancing customer engagement and brand positioning. • Established strategic partnerships with leading payment providers, improving transaction speed and customer choice. • Expanded payment capabilities to over 150 countries, positioning the company competitively in the remittance industry.

Founder

Malicia Training Center

2009-5 - 2019-6 · 10 yrs 2 mos

brussels area, belgium

• Organized numerous classes daily promoting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and related sports. • Facilitated training courses, seminars, and interclub meetings to enhance skills and foster community. • Provided financial assistance for local, national, and international competitions, boosting participation and success rates.

Area Manager

Small World Financial Services

2009-11 - 2014-7 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Swiss , Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Holland

* Led operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg as Country Director, driving the company’s expansion and regional strategy. * Developed and executed commercial, pricing, and go-to-market strategies that accelerated growth and strengthened market positioning. * Scaled the business from a small regional operation to over €400K EBITDA, achieving sustainable profitability while delivering 50% year-over-year revenue growth.

Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

LCC International Money Transfer

2009-11 - 2014-7 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Belgium

• Led strategic M&A initiatives to expand global payout network and drive innovation in cross-border payments. • Integrated key remittance providers to enhance compliance, regulatory strength, and lower costs. • Achieved a more connected, efficient, and customer-centric remittance ecosystem for millions worldwide.