# Learn how improving digital payments keep sellers on the platform.

Visa conducted a comprehensive study across 17 countries, surveying over 2,800 participants to uncover marketplace sellers' cross-border payout needs and preferences. The extensive research uncovered valuable insights that are essential for you and your business.

A few of our findings revealed:

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|  | **1 out of 3** surveyed online sellers must **wait 1 month or more to cash out**. |
| ## 69% | of surveyed online sellers would **switch platforms for lower costs** and more frequent payments. |
|  | Almost **1 out of 5** respondents **identified high FX rates as their main pain point**. |

**Download the white paper for more helpful insights.**

_Source: VISA/PCMI survey of 8,013 online marketplace sellers, gig workers, and content creators carried out in September 2023._