29 May 25 @ 11:04
Despite years of regulatory support, industry optimism, and substantial investment, Open Banking in the UK has yet to fulfil its original promise of transforming the payments landscape. New data reveals... read more
16 May 25 @ 12:35
Despite the UK’s early leadership in real-time payment infrastructure, A2A payments (account-to-account) have failed to gain traction for everyday consumer purchases. While peer-to-peer (P2P) bank transfers are now a mainstay... 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
28 Apr 25 @ 13:18
A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that global network tokenised transactions will double by 2029, rising from 283 billion in 2025 to an astonishing 574 billion. This surge underscores... read more
22 Apr 25 @ 11:26
Barclays has agreed a complex strategic transaction with Brookfield Asset Management that could see the Canadian private equity giant assume majority ownership of the British bank’s payments business over the... read more
10 Apr 25 @ 13:00
Checkout.com has announced an expansion into card issuing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – a move that could reshape the region’s digital payments landscape. The initiative marks the first... read more
09 Apr 25 @ 10:31
Across much of the world, the dominance of card networks in everyday payments is being quietly eroded by a new contender: account-to-account (A2A) instant payments. Systems like Brazil’s Pix and... read more
08 Apr 25 @ 14:57
Contactless payments in the UK reached a new milestone in 2024, with 94.6% of all eligible in-store card transactions made using tap-to-pay technology, according to Barclays’ latest Consumer Spend report.... read more
19 Mar 25 @ 09:51
Adyen has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in nine new markets: Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The functionality allows businesses to use an... read more
17 Mar 25 @ 15:04
Italy’s mobile payments market experienced a substantial expansion in 2024, reflecting a broader consumer transition toward digital-first transaction methods. PayTech leader Nexi emerged as a key driver of this shift,... read more
10 Mar 25 @ 12:07
Revolut and Visa have initiated judicial proceedings against the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), asserting that the regulator has exceeded its statutory mandate with a proposed cap on interchange fees... read more
10 Mar 25 @ 11:52
Barclays is approaching the finalisation of a £650 million transaction with Brookfield Asset Management, marking a pivotal restructuring of its merchant acquiring operations. The agreement, which Barclays has found difficult... read more
03 Mar 25 @ 17:11
The digital wallet landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving far beyond its initial role as a tool for electronic payments. As technology, regulation and consumer expectations shift, digital wallets... read more
03 Mar 25 @ 16:11
Visa says that Tap to Phone – a technology that turns a smartphone into a point-of-sale (POS) device – has experienced a 200% increase globally over the past year, supporting... read more
03 Mar 25 @ 09:00
In 2012, Pew Research conducted a study to determine consumers’ perceptions of the use of mobile devices for online money transfers and other monetary transactions, including in-store and online purchases.... read more
28 Feb 25 @ 09:25
Entrust has announced the launch of the NFC Issuer Wallet Solution for iOS, allowing European financial institutions to build their own wallet within their banking app, in addition to deploying the... read more
10 Feb 25 @ 18:23
QR code payments are poised for explosive growth, with global transaction value expected to surge by 50% from $5.4 trillion in 2025, according to a new market study. This remarkable... read more
10 Feb 25 @ 13:00
Shopping online is quick and convenient. You can buy textbooks, clothes and services with just a few clicks. But with every online transaction, you share your payment details, which can... read more
22 Jan 25 @ 16:38
Matera has released its latest Pix by the Numbers report, showcasing the remarkable growth of Brazil’s Pix payment system and its innovative developments for 2025. The report covers data through Q4... read more
22 Jan 25 @ 11:26
As South Korea’s leading credit card issuer, Hyundai Card continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the financial sector, blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with its robust data science... read more
06 Sep 26 @ 19:31
Wero is moving further beyond its origins as a peer-to-peer payment service, with Orange becoming the first merchant in France to offer subscription bill paymen... more
06 Sep 26 @ 19:32
The European Central Bank and Banco Central do Brasil are examining whether Europe’s TIPS instant-payment infrastructure could be connected with Brazil’s hu... more
10 Sep 26 @ 15:44
US Bank has completed a live cross-border transaction using its own dollar-backed stablecoin, becoming one of the latest major lenders to test whether blockchai... more