07 May 21 @ 15:16

New research has found that the UK BNPL sector ranks as one of the most valuable on the global stage, despite sitting mid table where e-commerce market prominence is concerned.... read more

05 Mar 21 @ 14:57

The hype train for buy now, pay later (BNPL) continues to pick up steam as consumers seek shopping alternatives during the pandemic – could this emerging payment option be a... read more

03 Mar 21 @ 16:49

In a strong indication as to how the credit market is changing, Affirm has announced that it is planning to launch a debit based payment card allowing users to pay... read more

23 Feb 21 @ 16:18

New research points to changing payment habits among online shoppers. A European study of 10,000 consumers and 1,000 merchants found that seven out of ten (71%) UK shoppers now prefer... read more

19 Mar 26 @ 14:59

Klarna‘s decision to highlight its one million merchant milestone is about more than scale. It is an attempt to demonstrate that buy now, pay later and other flexible payment options... read more

20 Feb 26 @ 13:18

Klarna’s ambitions to evolve beyond its buy now, pay later (BNPL) roots have been dealt a sharp market rebuke. Shares in the Swedish fintech fell 27 per cent on Thursday... read more

25 Jun 25 @ 12:17

The digital economy continues to evolve and banks face a moment of reckoning. No longer can financial institutions afford to operate as mere destinations for transactional services. The future –... read more

01 May 25 @ 09:58

There is something in the air folks, first Amazon, then Mastercard and now Visa has unveiled a major strategic vision for the future of digital payments including agentic AI. The... read more

30 Apr 25 @ 17:16

As global commerce undergoes a profound technological transformation, the payments landscape is poised for further disruption in consumer payments. Juniper Research’s Consumer Payments Tech Horizon 2025 offers a comprehensive strategic... read more

14 Mar 25 @ 13:04

The 10th edition of the Worldpay Global Payments Report (GPR) reveals a global transformation in payments. In just a decade, innovation such as digital wallets, buy now pay later (BNPL) and real-time... read more

20 Jan 25 @ 17:52

The embedded finance (EF) market is reshaping the financial landscape in Europe, offering a seamless integration of financial services into nonfinancial platforms. McKinsey forecasts predict that EF revenues in Europe... read more

20 Jan 25 @ 10:32

Shoppers and businesses are looking for quicker, easier and safer ways to move funds as payment trends shift over time and with new technology. Data shows that contactless methods made... read more

14 Jan 25 @ 15:03

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

10 Jan 25 @ 13:04

Embedded finance is rapidly transforming the financial services and e-commerce sectors. Once a niche concept, it has now become a cornerstone for businesses looking to enhance customer experiences, increase revenue... read more

28 Nov 24 @ 17:33

A comparison-at-checkout retail finance provider, has announced a period of rapid acceleration, with a 50% month-on-month surge as major retailers embrace its multi-lender comparison approach. Built on extensive POS and... read more

13 Nov 24 @ 13:30

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 it has confidentially... read more

26 Oct 24 @ 12:25

Europe’s banks and financial services players are seriously lagging behind those in the US in the embedded finance race, according to research by payment consultancies PSE Consulting and TSG (The Strawhecker Group). The... read more

07 Oct 24 @ 10:00

For merchants, their service providers and as a result the consumer at large, Embedded Finance (EF) is way more than mere payment acceptance. Embedded Finance represents a rich, evolving world... read more

04 Oct 24 @ 11:49

As Czechia strides towards 2025, its payments landscape is marked by significant shifts and advancements. The convergence of traditional banking systems with innovative digital solutions is driving a new era... read more

17 Sep 24 @ 13:35

As we know, the global payments landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, but small businesses and consumers appear to be at odds when it comes to payment preferences. This misalignment, highlighted... read more