Alternative Payments (APMs)

08 Apr 25 @ 15:05

The ongoing transformation of Latin America’s payments ecosystem is attracting major international players, with alternative payments methods (APMs) such as Pix and digital wallets becoming central to expansion strategies. A... read more

07 Apr 25 @ 12:56

Whether they’re riding a tram, hiring a bike, paying for tolls, or charging an electronic vehicle, today’s travellers expect a quick, convenient, easy-to-understand payment experience. But sometimes there are hitches,... read more

17 Mar 25 @ 18:49

The UK payments landscape has transformed over the past decade, shaped by technology, consumer preferences, and economic shifts, according to the 10th edition of the Global Payments Report (GPR). The... read more

14 Mar 25 @ 13:04

The 10th edition of the Worldpay Global Payments Report (GPR) reveals a global transformation in payments. In just a decade, innovation such as digital wallets, buy now pay later (BNPL) and real-time... read more

13 Mar 25 @ 15:38

The digital payments sector in Latin America is experiencing digital-first financial institutions increasingly dominating online card transactions. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in Brazil, where 41% of online... read more

26 Feb 25 @ 09:39

Millions of South Africans remain excluded from traditional financial services due to a lack of formal credit history. Without a strong credit score or recorded borrowing behaviour, many consumers struggle... read more

06 Jan 25 @ 13:59

Over the past year, the accelerating pace of payment digitisation has become evident in every corner of the globe. While each region is at a different stage of maturity in... read more

09 Dec 24 @ 10:22

When digital merchants are planning their future investments, few of them will look back to the mid-20th century for inspiration. But, when it comes to their payment capabilities, a new... read more

25 Nov 24 @ 10:43

A new white paper from local payment specialist, Boku adds to an emerging consensus that, across the world, consumers are beginning to turn their backs on card-based payments and card-linked... read more

12 Nov 24 @ 10:24

The e-commerce sector has transformed dramatically over recent years, with a notable shift during the pandemic when many retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies experienced accelerated online growth. However,... read more

11 Nov 24 @ 10:56

No one seems quite sure how many local payment methods (LPMs) are out there. Some sources put in at 500-plus, others at 1,000-plus, but everyone agrees, there is a HUGE... read more

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