25 Mar 24 @ 10:41

The 2024 edition of The Global Payments Report from Worldpay shows digital wallets continuing their lead as the world’s fastest-growing payment method. Last year, wallets accounted for 50% of global... read more

21 Mar 24 @ 19:57

Ericsson has released a new report providing insights into the dynamics of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and transformative opportunities for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) globally. The What Will Drive Mobile... read more

08 Mar 24 @ 13:11

Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) and Arkwright Consulting have partnered on a joint research project – Payments from a merchant’s perspective. During Q4 2023, MPE invited merchants within its community to... read more

13 Feb 24 @ 18:21

At Payments Cards & Mobile we have long been supporters of a role for payment cards in the overall payments mix, thanks to our own Payment Yearbooks which show card... read more

12 Feb 24 @ 17:26

Small business owners are optimistic about the future, with 88% indicating the financial state of their individual businesses is about the same or better off than a year ago, which... read more

06 Feb 24 @ 17:00

Constant change in the North American payments landscape is a given, yet the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift to more modern channels. A recent survey from McKinsey shows that... read more

30 Jan 24 @ 19:43

2023 saw an increased demand for alternative payment options to credit cards. Consumers, who are burdened with unprecedented levels of credit card debt, are seeking ways to take better control... read more

23 Jan 24 @ 18:40

In a recent blog we debate the current wave of scepticism about AI. In brief, and outside its obvious applications in fraud detection and management, some senior executives have expressed... read more

15 Dec 23 @ 12:08

According to the 2023 version of The Global Payments Report by Worldpay, digital wallets are both the world’s dominant payment method, and its fastest-growing. While debit and credit cards continue... read more

29 Nov 23 @ 19:44

Apple is rumoured to have set terms for the termination of its credit card and savings account partnership with Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs, which has been trying to jettison its... read more

27 Nov 23 @ 13:25

It will come as no surprise that as money gets tight, consumers are shopping around more frequently. In the main they are looking for two things: consistency in terms of... read more

24 Oct 23 @ 11:00

The last eighteen months have seen fintechs and blockchain companies take a hammering. As the dust settles, Managing Editor James Wood asks what comes next. First, the stark facts. Last... read more

29 Sep 23 @ 14:33

As cross-border payment volumes grow and technology becomes more sophisticated, we look at high-risk and lower-volume payments markets to find out what’s happening. Is now the time for major international... read more

27 Sep 23 @ 17:04

The payment industry is undergoing a surge in global regulations, initiatives, and innovations, resulting in new payment instruments and use cases. However, managing the volume, velocity, and variety of these... read more

12 Sep 23 @ 16:51

Whether consumers have swiped, tapped, dipped, waved a wrist or held a device near a card reader at a retail location in recent months, the chances are good that they’ve... read more

11 Sep 23 @ 11:45

A new white paper from RS2 says soft POS solutions installed on mobile phones, tablets and bespoke devices will become increasingly significant in the global acquiring market. As more merchants adopt... read more

01 Sep 23 @ 16:48

A new study finds that the total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9 trillion in 2023 to $16 trillion in 2028, a growth of 77%. This trend is... read more

25 Aug 23 @ 09:20

Agile and innovative, neobanks are popular among consumers and job seekers alike. For end users, the appeal is obvious: neobanks such as Revolut, Curve, GoHenry and Monzo offer a customer-centric... read more

15 Aug 23 @ 12:50

The cost-of-living crisis in the UK has hit consumers hard, with a majority saying they expect their financial situation to worsen over the next twelve months, and the number of... read more

11 Aug 23 @ 09:20

While the threat of a recession had receded somewhat, economic predictions for the UK remain cautious, with predictions for negative growth proving correct. KPMG’s Global Economic Outlook credits this to... read more