Mobile payments

22 Apr 25 @ 09:42

Telecom operators are emerging as key enablers of digital payments leveraging vast datasets and real-time customer behaviour insights. Through direct carrier billing (DCB), content bundling, and seamless onboarding, telcos are... read more

10 Apr 25 @ 14:03

As mobile money continues to permeate the financial lives of millions, its economic and commercial impact is becoming undeniable. Payments Cards & Mobile recently reported on the surge of accounts... read more

09 Apr 25 @ 13:10

The global mobile money industry has reached a new phase of maturity and scale. According to GSMA’s State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, the sector surpassed 2.1... read more

31 Mar 25 @ 12:39

A landmark stride in European payments infrastructure has been achieved as Italy’s Bancomat, Spain’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY initiate cross-border mobile transfers under the EuroPA (European Payments Alliance) umbrella.... read more

19 Mar 25 @ 09:51

Adyen has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in nine new markets: Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The functionality allows businesses to use an... 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

17 Mar 25 @ 15:04

Italy’s mobile payments market experienced a substantial expansion in 2024, reflecting a broader consumer transition toward digital-first transaction methods. PayTech leader Nexi emerged as a key driver of this shift,... read more

05 Mar 25 @ 14:07

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has formally withdrawn its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Early Warning Services (EWS), the entity responsible for operating the... read more

03 Mar 25 @ 16:11

Visa says that Tap to Phone – a technology that turns a smartphone into a point-of-sale (POS) device – has experienced a 200% increase globally over the past year, supporting... read more

03 Mar 25 @ 09:00

In 2012, Pew Research conducted a study to determine consumers’ perceptions of the use of mobile devices for online money transfers and other monetary transactions, including in-store and online purchases.... read more

25 Feb 25 @ 13:27

The fintech ecosystem in Asia is experiencing an unparalleled growth trajectory, with projections indicating cumulative fintech-related transactions will reach $18.9 trillion in 2025, reflecting a 12.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase, according... read more

14 Feb 25 @ 10:49

Apple’s decision to open NFC access to third-party developers (enforced by regulators) marks a pivotal shift in the digital wallet landscape, presenting banks with a new opportunity to redefine their... read more