26 Nov 24 @ 14:24

The NFC Forum’s 2024 Usage and Adoption Study, conducted by ABI Research, highlights the accelerating adoption of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, cementing its position as the leading contactless payment... read more

25 Nov 24 @ 18:32

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has officially launched Wero, a mobile wallet and instant account-to-account payment solution, in Belgium. Following successful rollouts in Germany and France earlier this year, Wero... read more

08 Nov 24 @ 15:49

The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has recently published findings from its survey on cross-border payments, exploring challenges and potential enhancements across the European payments landscape. This survey, conducted in Q2... read more

04 Nov 24 @ 18:23

A new report from Ecommpay and IMRG, has revealed the key e-commerce checkout changes that could boost conversion rates. While the average conversion rate stands at 58%, there is a... read more

17 Oct 24 @ 13:14

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

15 Oct 24 @ 17:50

In recent years, Latin America has experienced a remarkable transformation in the way people make payments. Debit cards, credit cards, and mobile payments are quickly becoming the preferred methods of... read more

20 Sep 24 @ 14:10

A collaborative and accessible ecosystem are crucial tenets for the success of real-time payments. Enough institutions need to be bought in – whether through mandates or market-driven demand – and... read more

18 Sep 24 @ 12:12

Viva.com has expanded its strategic partnership with Alipay+, with a suite of cross-border mobile payments and digitalization technology solutions, to enable European merchants to accept direct payments from 15 e-wallets.... read more

05 Sep 24 @ 15:52

Wipay, a Spanish payment technology company, has partnered with PagBrasil to introduce Brazil’s Pix Instant Payment System to Europe, starting with Spain and Portugal. Pix, wildly popular in Brazil for... read more

30 Aug 24 @ 13:28

We’ve heard it all before- it’s incredibly tough to differentiate and be successful in today’s PSP payments market. And yet there are boundless opportunities to cut through the noise and... read more

30 Aug 24 @ 09:15

The UK has made significant strides in digital payments, transitioning from cheques to real-time settlements via smartphones. However, the journey of innovation is far from complete. Countries like India, Brazil,... read more

15 Aug 24 @ 16:51

As market digitalization accelerates, customer expectations are reshaping how we shop and pay, blending online and offline experiences into unified commerce. Digital wallets are rising in popularity, automated systems promise... read more

15 Aug 24 @ 14:45

The Italian payments market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviours. As we move through 2024, the Italian market is seeing significant shifts towards... read more

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

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

05 Aug 24 @ 15:32

According to the latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks,  in recent years, the UK payments landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviours. The... read more

02 Aug 24 @ 14:37

A new study from the Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) organisation and Arkwright Consulting reveals European consumers and merchants in downbeat mood after the pandemic. With almost all European consumers surveyed... read more

31 Jul 24 @ 10:42

According to the latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks, the French payments landscape has undergone significant changes, driven by regulatory reforms, technological advancements, and evolving consumer behaviours. With the revised... read more

30 Jul 24 @ 15:42

In an era where sustainability and environmental impact are crucial considerations across industries, the realm of payments is no exception. On behalf of the European Digital Payment Industry Alliance (EDPIA),... read more

10 Jul 24 @ 16:23

The latest Digital & Card Payment Yearbooks, offers a comprehensive overview of the Spanish payments and it significant transformations in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, consumer behaviour shifts,... read more