This podcast episode explores the challenges and opportunities of cross-border payments for small businesses in Southern Europe. It highlights the complexity and costliness of such payments and the importance of payment solutions and partnerships in enabling businesses to expand and succeed globally. The speakers discuss the role of Visa, Viva.com, and TeamSystem in supporting small businesses and navigating issues like fraud and cultural resistance. The section also emphasizes the growing adoption of AI in cross-border payments and the significance of embedding payment solutions into software. Overall, the episode sheds light on the need for innovation, awareness, and collaboration to drive efficiency and access to necessary tools in the small business ecosystem.