07 Apr 25 @ 12:42

Digital payment systems that use artificial intelligence or AI are changing the payment business at a time when technology is changing quickly. In order to better spot scams and make... read more

04 Apr 25 @ 12:39

Visa is reportedly in advanced discussions with Tools for Humanity – the company behind Sam Altman’s Worldcoin and its expanding blockchain ecosystem, World Network – to integrate Visa card functionality... read more

04 Apr 25 @ 11:48

A landmark shift in digital identity security is underway, with phishing-resistant passkeys set to surpass passwords and traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) by 2027. That’s the key finding from HYPR’s newly... read more

04 Apr 25 @ 10:55

The top 10 US merchant acquirers collectively processed $10.6 trillion in card volume during 2024, according to newly released data from The Strawhecker Group (TSG). The findings, sourced from TSG’s... read more

03 Apr 25 @ 15:15

Ripple has taken a major step in expanding the real-world utility of its enterprise-grade stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), by integrating it into Ripple Payments – its flagship cross-border payments platform.... read more

03 Apr 25 @ 14:59

Across the five countries covered in a global study carried out for Google — Brazil, France, Germany, the UK and the US — most consumers say they are familiar with... read more

03 Apr 25 @ 14:43

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published a long-anticipated consultation paper proposing a suite of remedies aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the card fees –  scheme and... read more

02 Apr 25 @ 17:07

Mastercard has unveiled a transformative programme designed to supercharge the adoption of virtual cards in commercial payments, signalling a major evolution in how corporates, banks, and platforms interact. At the... read more

02 Apr 25 @ 11:07

In a high-stakes move that underscores the strategic value of embedded finance, Visa has reportedly tabled a $100 million offer to displace Mastercard as the network provider behind the Apple... read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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