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

07 Apr 25 @ 15:45

Visibility is everything in the ever-competitive world of short-term rental. A beautiful apartment with top-notch amenities won’t help you get a steady income if travellers can’t find it. Platform strategy... read more

03 Apr 25 @ 14:59

Across the five countries covered in a global study carried out for Google — Brazil, France, Germany, the UK and the US — most consumers say they are familiar with... read more

03 Apr 25 @ 14:43

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published a long-anticipated consultation paper proposing a suite of remedies aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the card fees –  scheme and... read more

02 Apr 25 @ 10:57

As reported by Payments Cards & Mobile late last year, a global shift is under way in the world of cross-border payments, with traditional banks and fintechs increasingly drawn into... read more

01 Apr 25 @ 16:34

In a world where geopolitical tensions increasingly threaten financial flows, the integrity of national payment infrastructure has taken on new strategic urgency. The recent US sanctions on Russia’s Banks and... 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

31 Mar 25 @ 09:41

A new white paper from global payments technology provider RS2 explains how banks can finally overcome their legacy systems, tech challenges and deliver modern, efficient systems – plus the smooth,... read more

28 Mar 25 @ 10:59

The regulatory future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) remains in flux, but recent developments suggest a retreat from its more assertive stance on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)... read more

27 Mar 25 @ 13:47

The debate around “debanking” — the practice of financial institutions denying or withdrawing banking services from certain individuals — has surged to the forefront of policy discussions in the US,... read more

27 Mar 25 @ 09:56

Recent technology developments have changed customer expectations, causing a fast transition of the payments business. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important advancements in the... read more

24 Mar 25 @ 18:32

Open Banking is helping transform financial services by fostering a dynamic ecosystem in which banks, fintechs and third-party providers collaborate to deliver more personalised, accessible and innovative financial products. But... read more

21 Mar 25 @ 09:00

Visa has unveiled its scam disruption practice focused on identifying and stopping complex scams as they emerge. The new department, which sits under Visa Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC),... 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

19 Mar 25 @ 09:36

As businesses look to drive growth in 2025 amid a dynamic market environment, new research from American Express reveals about 8 in 10 (78%) are planning to improve their business... read more

14 Mar 25 @ 11:34

The emergence of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services has redefined credit accessibility, allowing consumers to split payments into manageable instalments, with flexible payment solutions playing a critical role in... read more

13 Mar 25 @ 15:38

The digital payments sector in Latin America is experiencing digital-first financial institutions increasingly dominating online card transactions. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in Brazil, where 41% of online... read more

12 Mar 25 @ 19:16

The European Central Bank (ECB) is actively advancing the preparatory phase of its proposed digital euro, slated for completion by October 2025. However, recent developments have intensified scrutiny from policymakers... read more

12 Mar 25 @ 14:00

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing regulatory complexity, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The move is part of a... read more

10 Mar 25 @ 17:22

The race among major financial institutions and fintech firms to establish their own stablecoins is accelerating, as the global payments industry anticipates a shift driven by digital currencies. This rapid... read more