07 Aug 19 @ 11:49

After intense lobbying from cross industry parties throughout Europe, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has agreed to delay EU mandated SCA payments regulations by more than 18 months, after warnings... read more

06 Aug 19 @ 14:06

Mastercard has once again been the more aggressive as it muscled in front of Visa to buy the Nordic payments platform Nets for €2.85 billion ($3.19 billion), using its biggest-ever... read more

06 Aug 19 @ 13:30

Bank of America recently announced it would end its electronic payment services joint venture with First Data next June, hours after Fiserv completed its acquisition of the payment processor. But... read more

05 Aug 19 @ 16:43

Successive waves of Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals are “sunsetting” – no longer receiving software updates – leading to significant upgrade or replacement costs for retailers. Meanwhile, non-POS methods of payment are... read more

05 Aug 19 @ 14:05

The global Real-Time Payments (RTP) market size was valued at 6.90 billion in 2018 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 29.3% from 2019 to 2025. RTPs are... read more

05 Aug 19 @ 12:21

Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call that the Apple Card will launch in August.The Apple Card, the company’s credit card that was announced at its services... read more

02 Aug 19 @ 09:44

Mastercard has reported strong growth in its core business in Q2 2019, at a time when the network continues its push for contactless cards and development of the new Secure... read more

01 Aug 19 @ 10:28

The mechanics of Europe’s online economy are about to change forever. While this may be beneficial in the long run, 451 Research estimates that European businesses stand to lose €57... read more

01 Aug 19 @ 10:01

Researchers have discovered flaws that allow hackers to bypass the payment limits on Visa contactless cards, according to a blog by Positive Technologies. Researchers Leigh-Anne Galloway and Tim Yunusov tested... read more

31 Jul 19 @ 15:43

Retail has increasingly become a mobile function to meet the needs of a constantly on-the-go consumer base, especially with the rise in popularity of mobile e-wallets. The introduction of 5G... read more

31 Jul 19 @ 14:59

FIS announced the closing of its acquisition of Worldpay, creating a global leader in technology and solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets. The combined company will have over $12... read more

31 Jul 19 @ 14:43

The UK’s Co-op is continuing to make changes in-store with the rollout of more cashierless technology into more convenient stores as cash-use continues to drop. The retailer is extending its... read more

30 Jul 19 @ 11:50

Speed and convenience – these are the main ingredients consumers look for in a shopping experience today. If you’re short on either of these, big chances are your shop, either... read more

29 Jul 19 @ 15:33

WhatsApp Pay has been around in India for over a year now but the service is yet to receive its official rollout. Facebook is still in the process of getting... read more

29 Jul 19 @ 12:30

Its neither a cryptocurrency nor does it run on blockchain, aside from these minor points, US and European banks are also steering clear of Libra, Facebook’s project for a new... read more

29 Jul 19 @ 10:42

The EMEA region is a patchwork quilt of cultures and languages, defined as much by its diversity as by the commonalities shared by geographical proximity. These unique factors create a... read more

29 Jul 19 @ 10:21

The rush to digital banking and to close high street bank branches may be premature, according to the latest Somo White Paper – Are digital only brands the future of... read more

26 Jul 19 @ 11:56

Visa is reported to be among the companies looking at the acquisition of Nordic payment firm Nets, according to people familiar with the discussions. If agreed, a deal for the... read more