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26 Nov 24 @ 14:24
The NFC Forum’s 2024 Usage and Adoption Study, conducted by ABI Research, highlights the accelerating adoption of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, cementing its position as the leading contactless payment... read more
01 Nov 24 @ 10:50
As digital payments become increasingly popular, a recent survey conducted by TakePayments reveals the changing payment preferences of UK consumers. While trends like “cash stuffing” have fuelled narratives of a... read more
15 Oct 24 @ 19:21
Card payments dominate the Nordic payment landscape, with 90% of shoppers using them for contactless payments either daily or once a week, according to new research conducted on by Nets.... read more
14 Oct 24 @ 15:42
Consumers made more than 1.4 billion contactless payments to the value of €24.8 billion in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in the 12 months to the end of June... read more
14 Oct 24 @ 14:08
A new white paper from Boston Consulting Group outlines the significant strides Apple has made in the payments industry, including its decision to discontinue Apple Pay Later and focus on... read more
04 Oct 24 @ 11:49
As Czechia strides towards 2025, its payments landscape is marked by significant shifts and advancements. The convergence of traditional banking systems with innovative digital solutions is driving a new era... read more
24 Sep 24 @ 08:30
The way we pay for things is undergoing a dramatic transformation – the trusty plastic card, once a symbol of financial independence, is facing increasing competition from a wave of... read more
19 Sep 24 @ 12:49
Poland has emerged as a pioneering force in Europe’s evolving payments landscape, thanks to its early adoption of contactless payments, widespread use of mobile banking, and the rise of innovative... read more
17 Sep 24 @ 16:54
The number of contactless payments in Canada increased by 17% in 2023 to reach 68% of all in-store payments, according to the recently released Canadian Payments Forecast 2024. The value... read more
17 Sep 24 @ 13:35
As we know, the global payments landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, but small businesses and consumers appear to be at odds when it comes to payment preferences. This misalignment, highlighted... read more
06 Sep 24 @ 11:35
The Swedish payments landscape, known for its innovation and progressive stance on digital payments, continues to lead the charge in cashless transactions. The country’s payment ecosystem in 2024 is characterised... read more
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
17 Mar 26 @ 15:03
Visa is moving to bring agentic commerce closer to commercial reality, launching a new programme with banks across the UK and Europe to test how artificial inte... more
22 Mar 26 @ 18:30
Visa and Fiserv are extending their long-running partnership in Europe with a new API-driven acceptance offering designed to simplify merchant acquiring and mod... more
17 Mar 26 @ 15:04
Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure specialist BVNK in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion, marking one of the clearest signals yet that majo... more