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North American banks bet big on technology to stay competitive

04 Sep 24 @ 16:55

The North America Banking Report by Temenos reveals a crucial shift in how North American banks are responding to the technological revolution. With 90% of banks in the region identifying... read more

A PSP of cake? Payment Service Provision in 2024

30 Aug 24 @ 13:28

We’ve heard it all before- it’s incredibly tough to differentiate and be successful in today’s PSP payments market. And yet there are boundless opportunities to cut through the noise and... read more

The future of digital payments in the UK: Innovation for growth

30 Aug 24 @ 09:15

The UK has made significant strides in digital payments, transitioning from cheques to real-time settlements via smartphones. However, the journey of innovation is far from complete. Countries like India, Brazil,... read more

Adapting to consumer payment preference crucial for businesses

29 Aug 24 @ 10:51

The 2024 Xero Global Payments Report reveals a growing disconnect between the payment preference of consumers against those offered by small businesses. The report, based on surveys of over 6,000... read more

Poland’s BLIK continues stellar growth trajectory

23 Aug 24 @ 16:29

In the first half of the year, BLIK continued to experience significant growth in transaction volume. At the end of June 2024, there were 30.3 million mobile apps registered in... read more

E-commerce evolution epitomises payment experience

21 Aug 24 @ 08:46

The key message for merchants all over the world is that one size does not fit all. There is a strong imperative for e-commerce businesses large and small, to organise... read more

The Italian payments landscape – A detailed analysis

15 Aug 24 @ 14:45

The Italian payments market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviours. As we move through 2024, the Italian market is seeing significant shifts towards... read more

E-commerce and POS proliferate, cash and crypto bring up the rear

09 Aug 24 @ 13:11

Payments Cards & Mobile’s exclusive annual review of payments data from the Digital & Card Payments Yearbooks, covering the 33 European Economic Area (EEA) countries (27 member states plus UK,... read more

The UK payments landscape – A detailed analysis

05 Aug 24 @ 15:32

According to the latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks,  in recent years, the UK payments landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviours. The... read more

The French payments landscape – A detailed analysis

31 Jul 24 @ 10:42

According to the latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks, the French payments landscape has undergone significant changes, driven by regulatory reforms, technological advancements, and evolving consumer behaviours. With the revised... read more

The potential the agent model promises for Direct Carrier Billing

15 Jul 24 @ 09:00

One of the more interesting players in Europe’s dynamic payments sector is Vienna-based mobile specialist DIMOCO Payments. The company is convinced that Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) has a range of... read more

The Spanish payments landscape – A detailed analysis

10 Jul 24 @ 16:23

The latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks, offers a comprehensive overview of the Spanish payments and it significant transformations in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, consumer behaviour shifts,... read more

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Wero expands into Austria as Europe’s payments ambitions gather momentum

23 Jun 26 @ 18:52

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has secured a significant boost to its ambitions of creating a pan-European payments network, with Austria’s largest ba... more

UK fraud losses reach four-year high

16 Jun 26 @ 18:17

Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and rais... more

Major UK Banks unite to develop digital verification service

30 Jun 26 @ 07:05

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and Santander UK are working with UK Finance in the development of a voluntary ... more