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Visa Direct funds available in cardholder accounts in 1 minute

13 Dec 24 @ 10:48

Visa has announced that with Visa Direct, funds transferred to US bank accounts will be available within 1 minute or less starting in April 2025. Consumers, businesses and governments can... read more

Can you pay for entertainment with cryptocurrencies?

13 Dec 24 @ 10:18

Cryptocurrencies have taken finance a few steps forward by changing how funds are sent and received. This improvement cuts across nearly every sector that collects payments for various reasons. In... read more

Episode Six partners with Muloot Money

13 Dec 24 @ 09:00

Episode Six has announced a strategic partnership with Muloot, a new financial services brand from Aspire Commerce Group. As part of the collaboration, Episode Six will enable Muloot to offer... read more

BLIK and Swish break new ground with iOS NFC expansions

12 Dec 24 @ 15:38

The European mobile payments landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as leading providers BLIK and Swish unveil plans to expand their iOS NFC payment capabilities. With Android users already enjoying... read more

Optimism! Key trends shaping the payments landscape

12 Dec 24 @ 09:59

Every year, the Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas serves as a barometer for the global payments ecosystem. The event draws banks, fintechs, tech firms and other industry players to... read more

Modern CFO’s dilemma: How technology gaps impact growth

12 Dec 24 @ 09:38

A recent study by Payhawk highlights a significant disconnect between the evolving role of CFOs and the technology they rely on to drive business success. The report, The New CFO... read more

Comparing payment methods at Australian online casinos: What’s fast, secure and convenient

12 Dec 24 @ 09:03

Finding the perfect payment method can make or break your online casino experience, especially for Australian online casino players. This article has everything you need to compare the most popular... read more

FCA’s safeguarding rules: Changing the game for UK Payments?

11 Dec 24 @ 11:21

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a long-awaited consultation on safeguarding requirements for UK payments firms, setting the stage for substantial regulatory shifts in the industry. While the... read more

EBA CLEARING launches SEPA-wide verification of payee solution

11 Dec 24 @ 11:03

EBA CLEARING has unveiled a SEPA-wide Verification of Payee (VOP) solution designed to help payment service providers (PSPs) comply with the Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) and the European Payments Council’s... read more

BofA’s CashPro App to surpass $1 trillion in payment approvals

11 Dec 24 @ 10:53

Bank of America’s CashPro App, a pivotal tool in corporate treasury operations, is poised to exceed $1 trillion in payment approvals by the close of 2024. This milestone represents a... read more

BRC Payments Survey: Rising cash use and escalating card fees

10 Dec 24 @ 17:14

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released its 2024 Payments Survey, shedding light on evolving consumer payment behaviours and mounting challenges faced by retailers. The report highlights a second consecutive... read more

Industry leaders weigh in on the FiDA Regulation

10 Dec 24 @ 15:46

The Financial Data Access (FiDA) Regulation, currently under consideration by the European Parliament and Council, represents a significant milestone in the development of Open Finance within the EU/EEA. However, industry... read more

Vipps MobilePay launch first Apple Pay alternative on iPhone

10 Dec 24 @ 10:41

In a ground breaking move, Vipps MobilePay has launched its “tap with Vipps” payment solution in Norway, becoming the first company globally to offer a viable alternative to Apple Pay... read more

6 tips to protect your financial information making online payments

10 Dec 24 @ 10:20

Due to increased e-commerce and online purchases, awareness and watchfulness regarding financial data protection should be given much attention. With the convenience of online payment, many globally are resorting to... read more

Google challenges CFPB’s supervision of Google Pay in Federal Court

09 Dec 24 @ 17:32

In a significant legal move, Google has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), challenging the agency’s decision to supervise Google Pay. The case, filed in the... read more

Innovation in Hungarian instant payments with qvik

09 Dec 24 @ 11:27

Digital payments in Hungary have just become easier, cheaper and faster with the ‘qvik’ instant payment service, which was launched by the central bank in September 2024. Consumers are now... read more

Why digital merchants should read up on mid-20th century American architect

09 Dec 24 @ 10:22

When digital merchants are planning their future investments, few of them will look back to the mid-20th century for inspiration. But, when it comes to their payment capabilities, a new... read more

State of Fintech Report: Trends and insights

06 Dec 24 @ 13:49

The fintech sector continues to evolve, with 2024 shaping up as a pivotal year marked by shifting investment dynamics, regulatory pressures and burgeoning innovation. Insights from the State of Fintech... read more

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Wero expands into Austria as Europe’s payments ambitions gather momentum

23 Jun 26 @ 18:52

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has secured a significant boost to its ambitions of creating a pan-European payments network, with Austria’s largest ba... more

Major UK Banks unite to develop digital verification service

30 Jun 26 @ 07:05

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and Santander UK are working with UK Finance in the development of a voluntary ... more

Spain’s largest banks launch collaborative fraud platform

18 Jun 26 @ 19:36

Three of Spain’s largest banking groups have taken a significant step towards strengthening the fight against financial crime, launching a shared fraud intell... more