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

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

19 Jan 25 @ 11:32

The online gambling industry relies on the trust of its users to be able to grow, a major part of this is trust in transactions that take place. Players need... read more

16 Jan 25 @ 13:03

Apple is reportedly in talks with Barclays and Synchrony Financial to replace Goldman Sachs as its credit card partner. This potential shift comes as Goldman reassesses its consumer finance ambitions,... read more

13 Jan 25 @ 18:52

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

20 Dec 24 @ 13:30

In the past decade, digital wallets, also known as mobile wallets, have been one of the biggest developments in the world of both retail and fintech. Shoppers can use them... read more