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Addressing the threat of AI and deepfakes in payments

14 Aug 24 @ 11:36

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the risks associated with its misuse, particularly in the realm of deepfakes. A recent global study, conducted by iProov in collaboration... read more

Mobile payment fraud: Strategies for a secure digital economy

13 Aug 24 @ 15:39

As mobile payments continue to rise globally, the need to address the growing threat of mobile payment fraud becomes increasingly urgent. The white paper “Keeping Fraud Away from Mobile Payments”... read more

Cash App exits UK amid strategic shift by Block

13 Aug 24 @ 13:01

Cash App, a mobile payment service operated by Block (formerly Square), is set to exit the UK market, with operations ceasing on September 15, 2024. This decision is part of... read more

5 ways to make money from cryptocurrency

13 Aug 24 @ 12:04

Cryptocurrency has had quite the journey so far. It started out as a novel idea that only a few people believed in. Now, cryptocurrency assets are used around the world... read more

Keeping e-commerce shoppers happy from start to cart

12 Aug 24 @ 17:17

During peak shopping seasons, e-commerce retailers have their work cut out for them in the fight for customer wallets. While steep sales and fun advertising can bring customers in, a... read more

The quantum computing threat: A new era in cryptography

12 Aug 24 @ 13:43

The rapid advancements in quantum computing are poised to challenge the security of digital data globally, prompting the need for a new generation of cryptographic standards. The U.S. National Institute... read more

Bank systems need to change for the instant payments era

12 Aug 24 @ 11:18

In a new white paper, leading global payments technology firm RS2 outline the risks presented by instant payments – and what banks can do to manage these risks, and optimize the... read more

E-commerce and POS proliferate, cash and crypto bring up the rear

09 Aug 24 @ 13:11

Payments Cards & Mobile’s exclusive annual review of payments data from the Digital & Card Payments Yearbooks, covering the 33 European Economic Area (EEA) countries (27 member states plus UK,... read more

US debit: Importance to consumers continues to increase

09 Aug 24 @ 12:42

More US consumers are using debit for more transactions and are spending more in the process. The 2024 PULSE Debit Issuer Study, commissioned by Discover Financial Services and conducted by... read more

91% of Fintech leaders believe industry investment will return

09 Aug 24 @ 11:33

A new survey of fintech leaders reports 91% of them believe that fintech investment will grow again next year. The survey was completed at Money 20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, and... read more

Global Payments Report: prepaid card spend to hit $1 trillion

08 Aug 24 @ 13:01

The Global Payments Report 2024 from Worldpay shows that transaction value on prepaid cards is set to surpass $1 trillion in 2024. As one of the most flexible payment forms... read more

X progresses towards becoming a Super App with Payment button

08 Aug 24 @ 12:43

Elon Musk’s ambitious vision for X as a Super App is steadily materialising. Recent developments indicate that X is close to launching its own payment system, marking a significant step... read more

Modernising payments: The path to a digital economy

07 Aug 24 @ 15:45

The UK’s payments landscape has transformed significantly over the years, evolving from cheques to real-time settlements through smartphones. While these advances have made transactions safer and more efficient, there’s still... read more

The evolution of the commercial payments market

07 Aug 24 @ 12:26

At EBAday 2024, Wim Grosemans, Global Head of Product Management Payments and Receivables at BNP Paribas, provided insights into the evolving commercial payments market. The discussion highlighted the significant transformations... read more

E-commerce in Europe: A detailed analysis of trends

07 Aug 24 @ 12:16

The “E-commerce Report 2023 – Europe” by Nets, provides an insightful analysis of the evolving e-commerce landscape across the Nordic, DACH (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), and CSEE (Croatia, Greece) regions. Based... read more

UK fintech investment triples, rest of world still in decline

06 Aug 24 @ 17:29

Total UK fintech investment hit $7.3 billion in H1 2024, up from $2.5 billion in the same period in 2023, according to KPMG’s latest Pulse of Fintech report, a bi-annual report... read more

The growing importance of payment security in the digital age

06 Aug 24 @ 16:56

In today’s increasingly digital world, the importance of payment security has never been more critical. With the exponential growth of online transactions and the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, businesses... read more

NCR Voyix sells to Veritas for $2.45 billion

06 Aug 24 @ 14:59

In September of 2022 Payments Cards & Mobile reported on changes that NCR Corporation and its Board of directors had unanimously approved a plan to separate NCR into two independent publicly traded companies in... 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