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Banks and fintechs scramble for position in the stablecoin race

02 Apr 25 @ 10:57

As reported by Payments Cards & Mobile late last year, a global shift is under way in the world of cross-border payments, with traditional banks and fintechs increasingly drawn into... read more

UK card payments top £1 trillion in 2024

02 Apr 25 @ 08:30

Card payments in the UK surpassed £1 trillion in 2024, according to new figures from UK Finance, underscoring a continued shift towards cashless transactions and the ubiquity of contactless technology.... read more

Swiss love of cash fades as debit cards take over

01 Apr 25 @ 17:13

In a historic shift for one of Europe’s most cash-affectionate economies, debit cards have overtaken cash as Switzerland’s most used in-store payment method, marking a symbolic turning point in the... read more

Is Open Banking ready to become the UK’s payment backbone?

01 Apr 25 @ 16:34

In a world where geopolitical tensions increasingly threaten financial flows, the integrity of national payment infrastructure has taken on new strategic urgency. The recent US sanctions on Russia’s Banks and... read more

Meta platforms under fire as Revolut sounds fraud alarm

01 Apr 25 @ 16:11

A new global fraud report from  Revolut has cast a stark spotlight on the persistent role of social media platforms – particularly those owned by Meta – as enablers of... read more

EuroPA launch cross-border instant payments in Southern Europe

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

Solving the payments mystery for Travel Managers

31 Mar 25 @ 10:18

Travel management can feel a lot like a mystery novel, with plenty of twists and turns that can leave you wondering what comes next. But when you add payments to... read more

How to solve banks’ legacy systems challenges while controlling risk

31 Mar 25 @ 09:41

A new white paper from global payments technology provider RS2 explains how banks can finally overcome their legacy systems, tech challenges and deliver modern, efficient systems – plus the smooth,... read more

BCG: Strategic priorities in a slowing global payments market

28 Mar 25 @ 12:59

The global payments industry finds itself at an inflection point. Once a perennial outperformer, the sector is now facing the reality of slower growth, investor impatience, and mounting operational complexity.... read more

CFPB rolls back BNPL oversight as legal pressure mounts

28 Mar 25 @ 10:59

The regulatory future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) remains in flux, but recent developments suggest a retreat from its more assertive stance on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)... read more

SentBe bets on FX infrastructure to stay competitive

28 Mar 25 @ 08:00

While global e-commerce continues its rapid expansion — projected to hit $32.9 trillion by 2031, according to recent industry estimates — the international payments and settlement sector is facing a... read more

How to build an acquiring system fit for the future

27 Mar 25 @ 14:02

In a new report, BPC explain the market dynamics that are leading to wholesale changes in acquiring. From regulation and a huge increase in merchants accepting electronic payments through to the... read more

Interchange fees reform could risk worsening debanking

27 Mar 25 @ 13:47

The debate around “debanking” — the practice of financial institutions denying or withdrawing banking services from certain individuals — has surged to the forefront of policy discussions in the US,... read more

Should AI be the future of personalised payment solutions?

27 Mar 25 @ 09:56

Recent technology developments have changed customer expectations, causing a fast transition of the payments business. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important advancements in the... read more

Addressing API vulnerabilities: Plugging the holes in Open Banking

24 Mar 25 @ 18:32

Open Banking is helping transform financial services by fostering a dynamic ecosystem in which banks, fintechs and third-party providers collaborate to deliver more personalised, accessible and innovative financial products. But... read more

Project Nemo: Building an accessible future for payments

24 Mar 25 @ 18:16

As the payments industry races to innovate, one critical factor is being left behind: accessibility. In this Q&A, Project Nemo co-founders Kris Foster and Joanne Dewar share how their mission... read more

Digital Identity and the interoperability challenge

24 Mar 25 @ 17:19

As governments and technology providers race to deliver secure, scalable digital identity solutions, the question of interoperability looms large. Last month’s mobile driver’s licence (mDL) interoperability test events in Utrecht,... read more

The Payments Power 50 revealed

21 Mar 25 @ 11:32

The Power 50 is proud to unveil the first ever Payments Power 50 list, recognising the 40 most innovative companies and 10 industry experts driving transformation in the global payments... read more

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Swift launches new framework for cross-border payments

09 Mar 26 @ 14:45

SWIFT has introduced a new international payments framework aimed at significantly improving the speed, transparency and predictability of cross-border retail t... more

Credit’s next competitive frontier beyond top of wallet

12 Mar 26 @ 18:21

For years, the credit card industry has pursued a simple ambition: to become the card a consumer reaches for first. [caption id="attachment_52085" align="a... more

Visa tests the foundations of agentic payments in Europe

17 Mar 26 @ 15:03

Visa is moving to bring agentic commerce closer to commercial reality, launching a new programme with banks across the UK and Europe to test how artificial inte... more