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02 Mar 26 @ 18:08
Apple Inc. is reportedly in discussions with leading Indian lenders and global card networks as it prepares to launch Apple Pay to India, one of the world’s most dynamic digital... read more
21 Nov 25 @ 14:52
Ecommpay has become one of the first global payment providers to integrate Apple Pay QR, Apple’s new cross-platform enhancement designed to bring its flagship wallet to any device or browser.... read more
20 Oct 25 @ 13:27
Eleven years after its launch, Apple Pay remains the most recognised name in mobile payments — but its dominance is under pressure. New data shows that while usage has surged,... read more
25 Jun 25 @ 11:53
As the UK iGaming market continues to shift rapidly toward mobile and in-app gambling, operators are under pressure to meet player expectations not just in gameplay but in payments. In... read more
14 Feb 25 @ 10:49
Apple’s decision to open NFC access to third-party developers (enforced by regulators) marks a pivotal shift in the digital wallet landscape, presenting banks with a new opportunity to redefine their... read more
27 Jan 25 @ 13:05
As digital wallets continue to reshape the payments industry, two tech giants – Apple and Google – are at the forefront of the transformation despite the continued efforts of the... read more
10 Dec 24 @ 10:41
In a ground breaking move, Vipps MobilePay has launched its “tap with Vipps” payment solution in Norway, becoming the first company globally to offer a viable alternative to Apple Pay... read more
18 Jun 24 @ 09:05
Apple has been forced into an embarrassing about turn with its BNPL product, Apple Pay Later product, that only launched in the US last year. The cessation of the service... read more
31 May 24 @ 13:28
In January of this year Payments Cards & Mobile brought you the breaking news that the EU regulator was aggressively pursuing Apple, and in particular, singled out its restricted access... read more
22 Apr 24 @ 16:01
In January of this year Payments Cards & Mobile brought you the breaking news that the EU regulator was aggressively pursuing Apple, and in particular, singled out its restricted access... read more
21 Feb 24 @ 09:56
Under intense pressure from the EU regulator and facing the prospect of a hefty fine, Apple has agreed to let third-party mobile wallet and payment services in Europe enjoy free... read more
19 Jan 24 @ 17:52
Under intense pressure from the EU regulator and facing the potential of a hefty fine, Apple has agreed to let third-party mobile wallet and payment services in Europe use free... read more
18 Dec 23 @ 13:38
In May 2022 Payments Cards & Mobile reported that The European Commission had accused Apple of abusing its market position for contactless payments via its digital wallet app Apple Pay. Now it... read more
29 Sep 23 @ 09:50
Its a good news, bad news week for Apple. Just days after it announced that it will soft launch a new feature for its iPhone Wallet app with an integration... read more
08 Sep 23 @ 16:10
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one of the US government’s top consumer watchdogs, has warned tech giants about being overly restrictive in access to payments apps, a direct threat to... read more
04 Sep 23 @ 16:43
The entire buy now pay later (BNPL) industry was put on notice when Apple announced the launch of Apple Pay Later in March. While it has only been a few... read more
29 Mar 23 @ 10:47
Apple has finally launched its much-awaited BNPL offering Apple Pay Later, in its digital wallet. The product, like conventional BNPL offerings, allows customers to pay for online purchases in instalments.... read more
27 Jan 23 @ 11:22
Back in July last year, Apple was sued in a proposed class action by payment card issuers accusing Apple Pay of abusing its market power in mobile devices to thwart... read more
21 Oct 22 @ 10:05
First came Apple Pay. Then the Apple Card, in partnership with Goldman Sachs. Now Apple has entered the burgeoning Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) market with Apple Pay Later. So is Apple looking... read more
20 Jul 22 @ 09:44
Apple has been sued in a proposed class action by payment card issuers accusing it of abusing its market power in mobile devices to thwart competition for the Apple Pay... read more
02 Mar 26 @ 11:25
Three months ago, I was approached by marketing representatives of ETC Mining, who paid $2,500 in Bitcoin for native advertising placement. On the surface, the ... more
24 Feb 26 @ 12:45
After a bruising year on the public markets, PayPal has become the subject of early-stage takeover interest, underscoring how sharply sentiment has shifted arou... more
18 Feb 26 @ 13:35
The race to define the next phase of digital commerce via agentic payments has moved decisively into the banking mainstream. [caption id="attachment_57882"... more
09 Feb 26 @ 13:24
Europe’s long-running ambition to reclaim control over its payments infrastructure has taken a tangible step forward. A new memorandum of understanding signe... more
