04 Jul 25 @ 11:50

The global payments landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by the emergence of Fourth Generation Payment Networks (4GPN). A new whitepaper by Thunderbird School of Global Management and Wiseasy... read more

27 Jun 25 @ 11:28

Kraken has launched Krak, an ambitious new global money app that fuses the borderless capabilities of crypto with everyday financial functionality. In what the company describes as a move to... read more

27 Jun 25 @ 09:00

In 2024, the mobile money industry crossed a historic threshold. According to the GSMA State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, the sector now boasts over 2.1 billion... read more

28 Apr 25 @ 10:02

Circle, the company behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, has unveiled a major new initiative aimed at disrupting the cross-border payments industry, describes as its “next product evolution.” Targeted at... read more

10 Apr 25 @ 14:03

As mobile money continues to permeate the financial lives of millions, its economic and commercial impact is becoming undeniable. Payments Cards & Mobile recently reported on the surge of accounts... read more

09 Apr 25 @ 13:10

The global mobile money industry has reached a new phase of maturity and scale. According to GSMA’s State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, the sector surpassed 2.1... read more

31 Mar 25 @ 12:39

A landmark stride in European payments infrastructure has been achieved as Italy’s Bancomat, Spain’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY initiate cross-border mobile transfers under the EuroPA (European Payments Alliance) umbrella.... read more

28 Mar 25 @ 08:00

While global e-commerce continues its rapid expansion — projected to hit $32.9 trillion by 2031, according to recent industry estimates — the international payments and settlement sector is facing a... 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

05 Feb 25 @ 13:49

Traditional methods of sending money across borders – bank wire transfers, checks, and money transfer services – are often slow, expensive and laden with regulatory hurdles. However, digital wallets are... read more

08 Jan 25 @ 16:30

In a move that has shaken the US financial sector, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Zelle’s... read more

15 Nov 24 @ 13:37

In a ground breaking move for the European payments landscape, previously reported on by Payments Cards & Mobile, Italy’s BANCOMAT, Spain and Andorra’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY have successfully... read more

12 Nov 24 @ 08:21

SentBe, a global FX total solutions provider in Korea, has partnered with Visa and implemented Visa Direct card transfer services, which allows real-time overseas payment through Visa’s global payment network.... read more

01 Oct 24 @ 09:22

Nominations are now open for The Payments Power 50 2025, the new annual guide showcasing the most influential and innovative companies, along with visionary leaders shaping the future of the... read more

06 Sep 24 @ 14:46

Based on exclusive Payments Cards & Mobile research, The Eurasian Digital & Card Payments Yearbook covers 10 countries, providing a snapshot of a region in epochal change and bringing to light... read more

20 Aug 24 @ 13:53

Five of the leading mobile wallet operators have agreed to establish the “Wallet Interoperability Council”, aiming to leverage TerraPay’s technology to facilitate interconnection and interoperability in cross-border transactions. Together, these... read more

19 Aug 24 @ 13:34

As instant payments proliferate world-wide, a new white paper from global payment technology experts RS2 cautions banks to get smarter about optimising their foreign exchange (ForEx) strategies. Data from Capital... read more

21 Jun 24 @ 10:53

Starting immediately, Vipps MobilePay has enabled the Nordic countries 11.6 million Vipps and MobilePay users in Denmark, Finland and Norway to send money to each other, only using a phone... read more

11 Jun 24 @ 09:35

Its that time of year again when Apple announces to its hoard of beloved fans what’s new with its products and much vaunted iOS at the WWDC 2024 event. The... read more

21 Mar 24 @ 19:57

Ericsson has released a new report providing insights into the dynamics of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and transformative opportunities for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) globally. The What Will Drive Mobile... read more