Domestic payments in the U.S. differ from international payments in terms of available payment methods, costs, transparency, the speed of receiving the money, if extra fees for foreign currency conversion, and global regulatory compliance and screening blacklists. International payments sometimes require a VAT tax payment.  Domestic payments may use the U.S.-only payment method of ACH transfers through the Nacha-regulated Automated Clearing House network. International payments include a choice of global ACH payments (similar to U.S. ACH) or other payment methods available in a recipient’s country.  Businesses may choose to lock in the price of an international supplier invoice for future delivery and payment with a forward currency contract.