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EC opens new Scheme Fee investigation into Visa and Mastercard

08 Nov 24 @ 13:43

EU antitrust regulators are scrutinising Visa and Mastercard’s Scheme Fee structures as they investigate whether these charges pose an undue burden on European retailers. With a detailed set of questionnaires... read more

Ingenico and Crypto.com partner to launch crypto payment at POS

08 Nov 24 @ 10:57

Ingenico and Crypto.com have announced a significant partnership aimed at expanding the global use of cryptocurrency in retail payments. This collaboration introduces a crypto payment solution designed for millions of... read more

Study finds e-commerce checkout challenges restrict conversions

04 Nov 24 @ 18:23

A new report from Ecommpay and IMRG, has revealed the key e-commerce checkout changes that could boost conversion rates. While the average conversion rate stands at 58%, there is a... read more

The dollar’s share of global payments surges to 49.1%

04 Nov 24 @ 11:07

In a rapidly evolving global payments landscape, the dominance of the US dollar remains resilient even as new contenders emerge. According to recent data from SWIFT, the dollar’s share of... read more

Scale-up syndrome – the role acquirers can play in helping start-ups achieve growth

04 Nov 24 @ 10:39

There’s a clear gap in the acquiring market reckons Vienna-based DIMOCO Payments. For small and micro-businesses with simple payment needs, there are lots of options available. For larger enterprises with... read more

Visa and Mastercard both beat earnings forecasts

01 Nov 24 @ 13:51

Visa and Mastercard have both reported strong earnings for their recent quarters, showcasing the resilience of digital payment platforms amid a rising demand for cashless transactions. Visa’s fiscal Q4 earnings... read more

France flexes acquiring muscle as stage is set for EPI

01 Nov 24 @ 13:33

The French payments scene, particularly in the acquiring space, is shoring up a very stable outlook indeed. In March Credit Agricole and Worldline announced their partnership in creating a new... read more

Klarna and Worldpay partner to unlock global merchant network

31 Oct 24 @ 10:45

Klarna has expanded their partnership with Worldpay to enable thousands of new merchants to offer Klarna to their customers. Under the expanded partnership Klarna will become a network of choice, offered... read more

Europe falling behind in SaaS embedded finance race

26 Oct 24 @ 12:25

Europe’s banks and financial services players are seriously lagging behind those in the US in the embedded finance race, according to research by payment consultancies PSE Consulting and TSG (The Strawhecker Group). The... read more

Deposits and withdrawals: A guide for online gambling

26 Oct 24 @ 12:05

Gambling, as a hobby, dates back to humanity’s prehistory. Archaeologists have discovered bone-made dice, crafted by our pre-ancient ancestors, that they believe were used to play various games. Of course,... read more

Global Payments 2024: Simplicity, but complexity beneath

22 Oct 24 @ 18:25

As the global payments ecosystem continues to evolve, 2024 presents a landscape marked by simpler user interfaces, but with growing complexity behind the scenes. According to McKinsey’s recent report, global... read more

Nordic Payment Report 2024: Driving the digital economy

18 Oct 24 @ 13:05

As digital payments increasingly take centre stage, the Nordics have emerged as global leaders in cashless transactions, showcasing how businesses and consumers alike can adapt to rapid technological advancements. According... read more

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Visa turns the card into an identity credential

12 May 26 @ 15:44

Visa has launched a new tap-based authentication technology that could reshape how banks verify customers in mobile banking environments. [caption id="atta... more

Emerging markets accelerate the shift to cashless payments

30 Apr 26 @ 18:03

Cashless payments are becoming an increasingly important marker of financial modernisation across emerging market and developing economies, with new data from t... more

Santander backs Ebury’s next phase with fresh funding

05 May 26 @ 16:52

Banco Santander has reinforced its commitment to Ebury after taking part in a funding round of about £550mn for the cross-border payments and trade finance fin... more