In this episode, we discuss the critical role of identity in payments, focusing on the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) and its verifiable version (vLEI). Alexandre Kech, CEO of GLEIF, explains how LEIs serve as a passport for organizations, facilitating cross-border payments and trade. The conversation covers the challenges of LEI adoption, the importance of organizational identity, and the need for awareness and accessibility. The panel also explores the fragmentation of identity solutions, the role of LEI in payment systems, and future plans for enhancing its use in digital commerce.