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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

06 Dec 24 @ 11:53

Across Europe, numerous financial institutions are embracing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions as essential tools for achieving cost savings, efficiency and scalability. Whether in France, the UK, Spain or Germany, banks and... read more

05 Dec 24 @ 13:42

Mastercard has reached an agreement in principle to settle a £200 million legal claim brought on behalf of 46 million UK consumers over allegations of unfairly high card transaction interchange... read more

05 Dec 24 @ 12:45

The traditional Black Friday weekend is rapidly being replaced by ‘Black November,’ as retailers embrace month-long discount strategies to cater to changing consumer habits. This shift in consumer behaviour is... read more

05 Dec 24 @ 10:28

Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 mark for the first time, riding a wave of investor optimism fuelled by anticipated regulatory and political support under the leadership of US President-elect Donald... read more

04 Dec 24 @ 09:50

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) is spearheading a transformative initiative to combat economic crime and enhance financial security across the United Kingdom. With support from over 70... read more

04 Dec 24 @ 09:28

The adoption of digital payments continues to accelerate across the US and Europe, reshaping consumer behaviours and driving innovation in commerce. Findings from McKinsey’s ninth annual Digital Payments Survey highlight... read more

04 Dec 24 @ 09:00

The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its second progress report on the development of a digital euro, exploring the potential for issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for... read more

03 Dec 24 @ 14:27

As the global economy grows increasingly interconnected, cross-border payments have become a critical area of focus. Yet, as pointed out before by Payments Cards & Mobile, challenges such as high... read more