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Dutch Government takes a stand against BNPL expansion at POS

23 Jan 25 @ 17:50

The Dutch government has raised concerns over the financial risks associated with BNPL (buy now, pay later) services, urging providers like Klarna to reconsider their plans to roll out these... read more

How can merchants win by deploying crypto acceptance?

23 Jan 25 @ 16:55

Figures vary as to the availability of crypto acceptance globally by merchants. In the sartorial style stakes, some bold moves have been made to advance the appeal and extol the... read more

Pay by Bank: The current state of play

23 Jan 25 @ 14:31

Pay by Bank (PBB), often referred to as account-to-account (A2A) payments, is steadily gaining traction as a compelling alternative to traditional card payments. By leveraging banking rails, Pay by Bank... read more

Pix transactions exceed 6 billion monthly

22 Jan 25 @ 16:38

Matera has released its latest Pix by the Numbers report, showcasing the remarkable growth of Brazil’s Pix payment system and its innovative developments for 2025. The report covers data through Q4... read more

$2 trillion: J. P. Morgan Chase maintains merchant acquiring crown

22 Jan 25 @ 14:18

J. P. Morgan Chase continues to dominate the merchant acquiring landscape, setting industry benchmarks with its impressive growth trajectory. In 2023, the company processed an astounding $2.408 trillion in merchant... read more

Hyundai Card makes huge investment in AI-driven innovation

22 Jan 25 @ 11:26

As South Korea’s leading credit card issuer, Hyundai Card continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the financial sector, blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with its robust data science... read more

New and emerging online payment options

22 Jan 25 @ 10:06

The world as we know it is constantly undergoing change. Society is evolving faster than we can keep up with. The growing influence of Artificial Intelligence is further accelerating the... read more

Rethinking payments: The missing link in financial services sustainability

21 Jan 25 @ 17:28

After a volatile geopolitical year, marked by several key elections, we’re starting the year with a global economy that is underpinned by a new set of market dynamics. However, sustainability... read more

The top Open Banking use cases for B2B and B2C

21 Jan 25 @ 15:03

Open Banking is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, creating seamless digital experiences for consumers and businesses. This innovative framework allows secure sharing of financial data with third-party providers, enabling personalised... read more

The rise in importance of cybersecurity – A $2 trillion opportunity

21 Jan 25 @ 14:13

As cybersecurity threats grow in sophistication, the global addressable market for cybersecurity is expected to skyrocket to $2 trillion, ten times its current size. This exponential growth is fuelled by... read more

Worldline extends partnership with KBC for issuing services

21 Jan 25 @ 09:23

Worldline has announced a long-term extension of its existing partnership with KBC/CBC, one of the leading financial groups in Europe. With this agreement, Worldline will continue to provide issuing and... read more

Europe’s Embedded Finance market: The €100 billion opportunity

20 Jan 25 @ 17:52

The embedded finance (EF) market is reshaping the financial landscape in Europe, offering a seamless integration of financial services into nonfinancial platforms. McKinsey forecasts predict that EF revenues in Europe... read more

J.P. Morgan launch biometric Paypad and Pinpad

20 Jan 25 @ 11:54

J.P. Morgan Payments unveiled its first proprietary payment terminals, the Paypad and Pinpad, at NRF 2025 in New York City, signalling a new era in its ambitions at checkout. These... read more

The Banking sectors eroding economic value

20 Jan 25 @ 11:05

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis (GFC), the banking sector has witnessed its best two years since 2007–2009. With global revenues surpassing $7 trillion and net incomes of... read more

6 most popular payment trends to watch this year

20 Jan 25 @ 10:32

Shoppers and businesses are looking for quicker, easier and safer ways to move funds as payment trends shift over time and with new technology. Data shows that contactless methods made... read more

New payment in gambling: Trends and innovations to watch in 2025

19 Jan 25 @ 11:32

The online gambling industry relies on the trust of its users to be able to grow, a major part of this is trust in transactions that take place. Players need... read more

Why British Bingo players turn to PayPal

19 Jan 25 @ 09:51

The payment landscape in online bingo is evolving rapidly, yet certain methods have established themselves as long-standing favourites. PayPal consistently stands out as a trusted and widely used option for... read more

Block and American Express forced to pay big fines to regulator

17 Jan 25 @ 17:10

The digital payments landscape continues to grapple with regulatory scrutiny, as demonstrated by recent settlements involving industry heavyweights American Express and Block (formerly Square). These cases underscore the increasing importance... 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

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

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