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Global e-commerce and the payment mix: Why one size doesn’t fit all

21 Mar 25 @ 10:37

Having just returned for the latest edition of Merchant Payments Ecosystem in Berlin, its clear that in today’s borderless digital economy, offering the right mix of payment methods is no... read more

Digital Dollar Project pushes for a 21st-century US Dollar

21 Mar 25 @ 10:18

In a significant move towards modernising the US financial system, the Digital Dollar Project has released a new whitepaper exploring the digital transformation of the American dollar. This extensive research,... read more

Visa launches global scam disruption practice to combat fraud

21 Mar 25 @ 09:00

Visa has unveiled its scam disruption practice focused on identifying and stopping complex scams as they emerge. The new department, which sits under Visa Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC),... read more

Adyen goes live with Tap to Pay on iPhone in 9 European markets

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

8 in 10 UK businesses plan to improve payments processes in 2025

19 Mar 25 @ 09:36

As businesses look to drive growth in 2025 amid a dynamic market environment, new research from American Express reveals about 8 in 10 (78%) are planning to improve their business... read more

M&A heats up as Fiserv acquires CCV

19 Mar 25 @ 09:26

Last week Payments Cards & Mobile reported that M&A in the payments market was heating up – today Fiserv announced that it has acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider in... read more

From cash decline to digital dominance: A decade of UK payments

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

AI vs AI: The battle between fraudsters and fraud fighters in e-commerce

17 Mar 25 @ 18:16

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a double-edged sword for e-commerce businesses. While AI-driven fraud prevention technologies continue to advance, fraudsters are also leveraging AI to launch... read more

Mobile payments in Italy rise 61% in 2024

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

M&A begins to accelerate in the payments industry

14 Mar 25 @ 13:27

The payments sector is undergoing significant consolidation, with a marked increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. As economic and regulatory pressures intensify, as well as the access to readily... read more

Global Payments Report tracks a decade of transformation

14 Mar 25 @ 13:04

The 10th edition of the Worldpay Global Payments Report (GPR) reveals a global transformation in payments. In just a decade, innovation such as digital wallets, buy now pay later (BNPL) and real-time... read more

The evolution of BNPL: Who leads the global market?

14 Mar 25 @ 11:34

The emergence of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services has redefined credit accessibility, allowing consumers to split payments into manageable instalments, with flexible payment solutions playing a critical role in... read more

Credit cards maintain strong position in Latin America

13 Mar 25 @ 15:38

The digital payments sector in Latin America is experiencing digital-first financial institutions increasingly dominating online card transactions. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in Brazil, where 41% of online... read more

Day trading bots: Maximise profits with automated strategies

13 Mar 25 @ 10:43

I’ve been fascinated by the evolution of cryptocurrency trading, particularly how day trading bots have transformed the landscape for investors like me. Working alongside platforms like Crypto Zombie has opened... read more

Mastering crypto day trading: A beginner’s guide

13 Mar 25 @ 10:42

I’ll never forget my first crypto day trade – the exhilaration of watching those green candles climb and making my first profit. Day trading cryptocurrency offers an exciting opportunity to... read more

The digital euro is now a greater imperative than ever

12 Mar 25 @ 19:16

The European Central Bank (ECB) is actively advancing the preparatory phase of its proposed digital euro, slated for completion by October 2025. However, recent developments have intensified scrutiny from policymakers... read more

Digital payments in Asia: $325 billion in e-commerce by 2028

12 Mar 25 @ 17:14

Southeast Asia (SEA) is rapidly cementing its position as a global leader in digital commerce, with its e-commerce market projected to skyrocket to $325 billion by 2028. This surge is... read more

UK Government abolishes the Payment Systems Regulator

12 Mar 25 @ 14:00

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing regulatory complexity, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The move is part of a... 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