Issuing & Acquiring

31 Jan 24 @ 18:01

Since as early at 2015 Payments Cards & Mobile has been reporting on the growing trend of securing contactless cards with biometrics. In 2021 we reported on market research on... read more

11 Jan 24 @ 14:34

A new white paper from payment technology specialists Giesecke+Devrient outlines the steps banks should take to deliver phygital payments for their customers – and the benefits that will accrue to those... read more

10 Jan 24 @ 18:13

As part of new series on high-growth Asian markets outside China, James Wood looks at Thailand, asking what’s next for a country that’s seen P2P and digital wallet payments soar.... read more

04 Dec 23 @ 13:16

The digitalization of the economy has gained more and more momentum around the world and the Latin American and Caribbean region has not been left behind. In an ever-changing world,... read more

01 Dec 23 @ 11:14

A new white paper from leading European payments company Nexi says that banks are consistently undervaluing their most precious asset – their customers. By leveraging digital payments, banks can differentiate themselves... read more

28 Nov 23 @ 13:27

Following a summer of inconsistent consumer spending and credit card management in the UK credit card market, September 2023 saw the average spend on credit cards fall slightly, albeit it... read more

28 Nov 23 @ 10:58

JCB International has announced a partnership with FrenchSys, a subsidiary of CB-Investissements (CBI), to facilitate a greater JCB certification process for payment terminals across France. This alliance helps banks, terminal... read more

21 Nov 23 @ 14:40

China’s central bank and the National Administration of Financial Regulation has finally issued a bank card clearing license to Mastercard. The People’s Bank of China’s (PBC) approval of the application... read more

17 Nov 23 @ 17:34

The financial services industry is experiencing volatility spurred by ongoing inflation, interest rate hikes and recovering stock markets. To address these market dynamics and maintain business growth financial firms are... read more

14 Nov 23 @ 10:53

The payments industry is under construction. From rails to regulation to currencies, nearly every element of the global payments infrastructure and ecosystem is undergoing a rebuild. This period gives infrastructure... read more

13 Nov 23 @ 16:34

The growth wave that issuers have long been riding is breaking, and catching the next one will require repositioning. However, companies that refine their practices can fend off disruption and... read more

18 Oct 23 @ 16:32

Al Etihad Payments (AEP) a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced it will launch a 24/7 instant payments system and domestic card scheme. The central... read more