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Contactless transactions lead Canada’s in-store purchases

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

The growing divide in payments: Small businesses struggle to align

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

Light at the end of the tunnel for Retail Banks

13 Sep 24 @ 09:58

It’s tough at the top so they say. Well, it’s even tougher at the bottom. While the pressure has arguably never been greater for retail banks to conform to new... read more

The evolution of digital payments: A look at current trends

09 Sep 24 @ 09:57

Digital payments have become an integral part of our daily lives. From buying coffee to paying bills, the convenience of digital transactions has revolutionised the way we handle money. As... read more

Eurasia payments markets: Strong growth despite conflict

06 Sep 24 @ 14:46

Based on exclusive Payments Cards & Mobile research, The Eurasian Digital & Card Payments Yearbook covers 10 countries, providing a snapshot of a region in epochal change and bringing to light... read more

The Swedish payments landscape – A detailed analysis

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

Ant Group sees 300% rise in international mobile payments

06 Sep 24 @ 10:10

Ant Group says the number of international visitors who have used its mobile payment services in China quadrupled over the past six months, following the launch of the International Consumer... 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

The future of mobile payments: Trends and innovations

27 Aug 24 @ 10:04

Mobile payments have rapidly become a cornerstone of digital transactions. With the proliferation of smartphones and the growth of online services, mobile payment systems are revolutionising how we handle money.... 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

PayPal to challenge Apple Wallet in the EU

23 Aug 24 @ 14:19

PayPal is preparing to capitalise on Apple’s recent decision to open up its NFC capabilities to third-party developers in the European Union. This move could allow PayPal to develop its... read more

Leading mobile wallet providers launch “Wallet Interoperability Council”

20 Aug 24 @ 13:53

Five of the leading mobile wallet operators have agreed to establish the “Wallet Interoperability Council”, aiming to leverage TerraPay’s technology to facilitate interconnection and interoperability in cross-border transactions. Together, these... 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

FCA probes Paypal, Mastercard and Visa competition

07 May 26 @ 16:30

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has opened a competition investigation into PayPal, Mastercard and Visa, examining whether commercial arrangements linked... more

Bank of England Warns DLT Complexity in Settlements

18 May 26 @ 17:07

The Bank of England has found that distributed ledger technology could improve aspects of wholesale payments and settlement, but only at the cost of significant... more