24 Mar 25 @ 14:19

Digital and mobile infrastructure continue to pave the way for some compelling growth metrics across the E33, as e-commerce and Bulgarian payments soar. PCM’s exclusive annual comprehensive review of the... read more

24 Mar 25 @ 09:40

As we all know, the payments landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as new technologies, regulatory shifts and evolving consumer preferences redefine how transactions occur. That does not mean that... read more

24 Mar 25 @ 09:25

Payment technology is no longer just a back-office function – it has become a key strategic driver for business growth, security and customer experience. New research from PXP and Censuswide... read more

11 Feb 25 @ 11:54

Account to account (A2A) payments are making strides and 2025 looks to be the year they will truly take off. Between Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) and other A2A solutions, apps... read more

11 Feb 25 @ 11:17

Digital and mobile payment methods have matured globally amid heightened fraud threats, abounding technology advancement and a raft of complex compliance. With this in mind, what can we expect from... read more

11 Feb 25 @ 11:04

The recent decision by Apple to grant third-party developers access to its NFC chip, along with Vipps MobilePay’s historic launch in Norway, has reignited discussions about the potential for banks... read more

11 Feb 25 @ 11:01

Digital payments are rapidly reshaping commerce and consumer behaviour across the US and Europe. Findings from McKinsey’s ninth annual Digital Payments Survey reveal nearly universal adoption of digital payment methods,... read more

11 Feb 25 @ 10:58

Klarna has taken a major step forward in its mission to make seamless payments accessible everywhere. By strengthening its partnership with Stripe, the Buy Now Pay Later provider is now... read more

10 Dec 24 @ 10:59

As digital commerce proliferates, so trust becomes an increasingly valuable commodity. Furthermore, online, digital and e-commerce has now transcended into the heady heights of social media. Two new contenders for... read more

10 Dec 24 @ 10:08

A new global study has highlighted the profound impact that Generation Alpha (children aged 8-15) is having on household spending and the digital economy. The research, by Checkout.com, conducted across... read more

10 Dec 24 @ 09:49

Klarna, the Swedish Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) pioneer, has taken its first step towards going public, marking a major development in the fintech world. Klarna disclosed on Wednesday that... read more

22 Oct 24 @ 14:03

There has been a steady decline in the use of cash since over the years and certainly from 2013, the year from which UK Finance charts the last decade of... read more

31 May 24 @ 14:18

The key message for merchants all over the world is that one size does not fit all. There is a strong imperative for e-commerce businesses large and small, to organise... read more

31 May 24 @ 13:27

Payment services innovation like Pay by Bank and Buy Now Pay Later are expanding the options for shoppers and merchants, giving competition to incumbent card issuers. Long-dominant card payment schemes... read more

02 May 24 @ 09:37

Although the rapid rise of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services has been accompanied by a growing chorus of concern about runaway consumer debt, the customers who are using these... read more

14 Dec 23 @ 16:20

BNPL giant Klarna, which saw its valuation tumble at the end of Q4 2022, has announced plans to IPO in 2024 and named Adyen as its acquiring bank from Q1... read more

14 Dec 23 @ 16:18

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

14 Dec 23 @ 16:16

We asked a number of payments leaders to peer into their crystal balls and see what’s on the cards for 2024. Here are a few of the responses we received... read more

14 Dec 23 @ 15:58

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... read more

24 Oct 23 @ 10:26

We debate the current wave of skepticism about AI in our September-October issue. In brief, and outside its obvious applications in fraud detection and management, some senior executives have expressed... read more