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EuroPA and EPI join forces to extend sovereign payments in Europe

23 Jun 25 @ 13:39

The push for a sovereign European payments landscape has gained renewed momentum as the European Payments Alliance (EuroPA) and EPI Company (EPI) announce a landmark collaboration aimed at enhancing cross-border... read more

Eight trends reshaping payments in urban mobility

20 Jun 25 @ 07:58

As cities swell and public transport usage evolves, agile and integrated payment systems are becoming pivotal to the future of urban mobility. A new white paper from Worldline outlines eight... read more

Sweden 2025: At the pinnacle of digital payments innovation

16 Jun 25 @ 16:56

In 2025, Sweden stands as a global exemplar of cashless transformation. According to the Payments Yearbooks’ Sweden 2025 profile, the Swedish payments market has undergone near‑complete digitalisation, with consumers and... read more

Popular payment methods in the Netherlands vs other countries in Europe

10 Jun 25 @ 12:09

Digital payments are common across Europe, but preferences differ. Some countries adopt mobile-first tech and Open Banking, while others stick to cards or cash. The Netherlands stands out for its... read more

Ecommpay launches global e-commerce expansion guide

10 Jun 25 @ 10:43

As the global e-commerce market edges towards an estimated valuation of over $8 trillion by 2028, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to capitalise on cross-border opportunities. In response to this... read more

Mastercard and PayPal partner with ‘One Credential’ initiative

09 Jun 25 @ 18:02

Mastercard and PayPal have announced a deepened collaboration centred around Mastercard’s recently launched One Credential — a streamlined, unified payments solution. The enhanced partnership allows PayPal to integrate Mastercard’s One... read more

Fiserv moves to full ownership of AIB Merchant Services

06 Jun 25 @ 11:02

Fiserv has announced plans to acquire full control of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), one of Ireland’s leading payment solution providers and a top-tier e-commerce acquirer in Europe. The move will... read more

Payments needs to be personal – because AI isn’t smart enough

04 Jun 25 @ 13:02

Can you conceive of a more complex business than payments? With a crowded ecosystem, a tangled web of technologies and providers, and so much scope for a transaction to fail,... read more

Revolutionising online slot transactions with innovative payment solutions

27 May 25 @ 09:15

The online gambling industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the adoption of modern payment methods. E-wallets and digital currencies are simplifying transactions, enhancing the user experience for slot players... read more

Seamless ticket purchases for unforgettable events

22 May 25 @ 08:09

CTS Eventim Austria GmbH, with its renowned brand oeticket, is one of Europe’s leading live entertainment providers, operating in over 20 countries. The company handles ticket sales for over 800,000... read more

How Skrill has continually stayed relevant in the British iGaming niche

21 May 25 @ 12:53

The iGaming scene has become saturated with payment methods worldwide, which has caused intense competition for the payment methods traditionally dominating this space. Skrill has long been one of them,... read more

G+D launches next-gen payment card with dynamic CVV

07 May 25 @ 18:06

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has unveiled a new payment card that could transform the fight against card-not-present (CNP) fraud using a dynamic CVV. The Convego SecureCode card integrates a dynamic CVV directly... 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