Partnership marks Bitown's entry into the Hong Kong market with a self-serve card platform targeting global merchants.
HONG KONG, October 19, 2026 — Bitown, a provider of payment infrastructure for global commerce businesses, today announced it has selected Episode Six, a global provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure, as its issuer processing partner for the launch of its self-serve card platform in Hong Kong.
The platform will give global merchants and enterprises a faster, more flexible way to manage cross-border payments through cards. Built for businesses managing international supplier payments, digital advertising spend, travel settlements and other B2B transactions, the platform will allow customers to issue and manage cards while reducing the friction typically associated with traditional cross-border banking.
"Hong Kong is a critical launch market for Bitown because it sits at the center of cross-border commerce, digital assets and global payments," said Tom Lin, CEO of Bitown. "As more businesses look for faster, more flexible ways to move money internationally, we see a clear opportunity to build payment infrastructure that connects settlement with the global utility of cards."
Bitown will launch commercial card issuing in Hong Kong through its relationship with a global card network, allowing merchants and enterprises to issue cards accepted worldwide. The company also hopes to expand into the United States through a BIN sponsorship model, with Episode Six expected to provide card issuing and processing infrastructure across both markets.
The partnership comes as businesses increasingly look beyond traditional banking rails for cross-border payment infrastructure. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 80 enterprise customers globally, Episode Six brings the scale and issuing expertise to support Bitown as it brings its card platform to market.
“Bitown is a strong example of the kind of payment companies we are built to support,” said John Mitchell, CEO and Co-Founder of Episode Six. “Our platform gives them the configurability to design around their customers’ needs today, with the infrastructure to support additional products and markets as the business grows.”
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About Bitown
Bitown is a global provider of cross-border trade finance infrastructure, dedicated to serving businesses that need to transfer, manage, and allocate funds across different markets. Bitown offers the integration capabilities needed to break through traditional barriers, unifying payments, spending, and capital into a single platform. Speed, control, and consistency are embedded at the core of Bitown’s infrastructure, enabling businesses to operate with greater flexibility and clarity in their global operations. Bitown adheres to the applicable regulatory frameworks in each jurisdiction it serves and maintains structured controls designed to ensure the security, compliance, and reliability of its financial operations. Bitown aims to help businesses expand into new markets and optimize existing operations by providing connectivity infrastructure that ensures global financial operations are secure, compliant, and seamless.
About Episode Six
Episode Six is The World's Local Processor®. As a global provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure for financial technology companies, banks, and brands, Episode Six delivers the innovative capabilities needed to compete with disruptors and lead the market. Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience are built into the core of Episode Six's platform, ensuring clients maintain a market-leading position. Episode Six operates in over 50 countries, powering millions of accounts and billions in payments globally, with an expanding team located in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and India. Investors include HSBC, Mastercard, SBI Investment Co Ltd, Anthos Capital, Avenir, and Japan Airlines. For more information, visit LinkedIn.
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