24 Oct 22 @ 13:12

As part of our ongoing quest to demystify the hype and find the truth in payments, we take a look at the latest buzz-word, “embedded payments” and ask what it... read more

24 Oct 22 @ 12:16

A global pandemic and war in Europe haven’t just caused inflation to rise. They’ve also led to interruptions in global supply chains, whether that’s Ukrainian wheat not being shipped to... read more

25 Aug 22 @ 11:56

Current systems that let consumers pay small amounts are nearing the end of their utility. users seek easier payments and merchants want better value and higher growth. PCM looks at... read more

25 Aug 22 @ 11:51

Cryptocurrencies have lost sixty percent of their value and are looking increasingly hobbled for the future. So what’s next for the digital currency dream of frictionless, fast and low-cost payments?... read more

26 May 22 @ 06:41

The business world’s most loathsome CEO has announced he will give a digital currency another shot after the damaging and embarrassing roll back of the Diem attempt. The man who... read more

26 May 22 @ 06:21

To achieve growth and success past 2030, businesses must start to understand the living, shopping, and financial habits now of Gen Z or Zoomers (consumers aged between 16 and 24)... read more

21 Apr 22 @ 09:28

A new study has found that global payment card shipment revenue for technology companies will reach $11.7 billion in 2026, from $9.7 billion in 2022. This 20 percent increase reflects... read more

21 Apr 22 @ 09:25

According to European regulators, rapid action is needed to update how cross-border digital finance services are scrutinised within the region and consumers are protected as the sector becomes digitalised with... read more

16 Dec 21 @ 13:09

It feels like we’re just getting used to the idea of omnichannel payments finally becoming real – the capacity to pay for anything, anywhere using any payment method. Now the... read more

18 Feb 21 @ 10:34

By now, we all know COVID has floored the accelerator on digital. But what will POS (Point of Sale) look like after the pandemic? Will consumers return to in-store retail... read more

18 Feb 21 @ 10:17

Bitpanda is now taking pre-orders for their first physical product – the Bitpanda Card, facilitated by Visa. The card is linked to any asset in a user’s Bitpanda portfolio, allowing... read more

23 Dec 20 @ 12:42

At time of writing in November 2020, Bitcoin has surged above $15,000, moving closer to the peak value of almost $20,000 last seen in December 2017 thanks to a rise... read more

15 Jun 20 @ 05:24

EXCLUSIVE: Payments Cards and Mobile presents the first comprehensive overview of how the current crisis is affecting payments, from e-commerce to digital banking, cash use, fraud trends – and, above... read more

15 Jun 20 @ 04:26

China will begin trialling payments via its new Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in four major cities, according to domestic media. In recent months, China’s central bank has stepped up... read more

15 Jun 20 @ 03:00

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has delayed the implementation of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). This is the second delay it has authorised. Last year, the FCA extended the deadline... read more

12 Oct 19 @ 08:34

The EU’s Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulations were meant to come in to full effect on 14 September. Required to enhance e-commerce security in the face of rising fraud, some... read more

06 Aug 19 @ 11:34

Facebook’s launch of a stablecoin named Libra, made with an array of blue-chip partners, has met with a tepid response from industry commentators. However, the announcement confirms blockchain’s real and... read more

06 Aug 19 @ 11:31

As powerful cross industry groups piled on the pressure, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its response to the European Banking Authority’s Opinion on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)... read more

27 Nov 18 @ 11:26

Contactless payment card issuance is set to hit 1.5 billion units in 2018, accounting for over 50 percent of all payment card shipments delivered globally. Breaking the 50 percent barrier... read more

01 Feb 18 @ 11:15

November 2017 saw the launch of instant payment systems in the US and Europe. PCM looks at the barriers and enablers to real-time payments, and how organisations can position themselves... read more