Moonrise Launches Norway's First Unified Real-Time Payment System for Businesses

Moonrise by Lunar has launched Instant Payments in Norway, marking a significant step for real-time financial transactions in the region. The move simplifies access to Norway's real-time clearing system, which has long posed challenges for realtors and payment providers. Nanna Bergman, General Manager at Moonrise, described the service as a true Nordic one-stop shop for real-time payments.

Historically, Norway's real-time payment infrastructure has been difficult to navigate. Realtors and payment firms struggled to connect via a single API, making seamless transactions nearly impossible. Moonrise's new platform changes this by offering a unified, API-first solution that integrates all three Nordic instant payment networks—Denmark, Sweden, and Norway—through one system.

The company's tech-native platform, backed by a banking licence, supports faster onboarding and scalable infrastructure. Partners can now send and receive Norwegian Krone (NOK) instantly via NICS Real. Local virtual accounts (vBBANs) also ensure a fully domestic payment experience for end users.

Moonrise's service is tailored for electronic money institutions (EMIs), payment service providers (PSPs), and banks aiming to expand across the Nordics. The launch strengthens its role as a key banking partner for businesses scaling payments in the region.

With this expansion, Moonrise becomes the sole provider offering a single integration point for all three Nordic instant payment systems. The platform's real-time capabilities and local account features address long-standing barriers in Norway's payment landscape. Companies looking to grow in the Nordics now have a streamlined way to manage transactions across multiple markets.