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10 payment trends to watch in 2025 and beyond

16 Dec 24 @ 11:03

From the proliferation of generative AI to the adoption of real-time payments and blockchain, the payments trends shaping 2025 and beyond will transform the future of commerce. The payments landscape... read more

BLIK and Swish break new ground with iOS NFC expansions

12 Dec 24 @ 15:38

The European mobile payments landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as leading providers BLIK and Swish unveil plans to expand their iOS NFC payment capabilities. With Android users already enjoying... read more

Vipps MobilePay launch first Apple Pay alternative on iPhone

10 Dec 24 @ 10:41

In a ground breaking move, Vipps MobilePay has launched its “tap with Vipps” payment solution in Norway, becoming the first company globally to offer a viable alternative to Apple Pay... read more

Digital payments soar: Key trends from McKinsey survey

04 Dec 24 @ 09:28

The adoption of digital payments continues to accelerate across the US and Europe, reshaping consumer behaviours and driving innovation in commerce. Findings from McKinsey’s ninth annual Digital Payments Survey highlight... read more

NFC driving shift from contactless card to device first approach

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

Wero gains momentum – launches in Belgium

25 Nov 24 @ 18:32

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has officially launched Wero, a mobile wallet and instant account-to-account payment solution, in Belgium. Following successful rollouts in Germany and France earlier this year, Wero... read more

From Eurocard to Wero wallet: leveraging early initiatives as drivers for success

20 Nov 24 @ 10:32

In the world of European payments, any new development is never that far from what has gone before. Ground breaking technology inspires new working methodologies. Visionary leaders effect unique market... read more

Leading mobile payment solutions unveil interoperability with EuroPA

15 Nov 24 @ 13:37

In a ground breaking move for the European payments landscape, previously reported on by Payments Cards & Mobile, Italy’s BANCOMAT, Spain and Andorra’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY have successfully... read more

What consumers want: Mobile payments overtake cash

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

Global Payments 2024: Simplicity, but complexity beneath

22 Oct 24 @ 18:25

As the global payments ecosystem continues to evolve, 2024 presents a landscape marked by simpler user interfaces, but with growing complexity behind the scenes. According to McKinsey’s recent report, global... read more

Super Apps – do they have an identity crisis?

22 Oct 24 @ 18:14

Open Banking, Open Finance and embedded finance and how the digital wallet and Super App are at the beating heart of the evolution of payments and banking services. When so... read more

Nordic Payment Report 2024: Driving the digital economy

18 Oct 24 @ 13:05

As digital payments increasingly take centre stage, the Nordics have emerged as global leaders in cashless transactions, showcasing how businesses and consumers alike can adapt to rapid technological advancements. According... 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