Finovate

APRIL 10, 2025

Fiserv has acquired Australia-based PayFac Pinch Payments to strengthen its digital payments offerings and expand its merchant reach across the Asia Pacific region. Payments innovator Fiserv has acquired Australia-based payment facilitator (PayFac) Pinch Payments for an undisclosed amount.

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Acquirers ISVS Payment APIs and Integration ISOs 59

The Payments Association

JUNE 10, 2025

The study reveals that 64% of millennials—those born between 1981 and 1996 value digital wallets, especially for international travel, and 40% consider security their top priority when choosing payment methods. Meeting millennial payment expectations isn’t optional—it’s essential for business growth,” adds Hedjri.

Security 88

Security Debit Card Payments Alternative Payment Methods 88

Stax

JULY 7, 2025

In a consumer landscape where convenience is always a priority, credit card processing has become an essential mechanism for businesses to accept payments seamlessly. But behind every smooth credit card transaction is a complex system connecting various entities—most of whom take a cut out of the transaction.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Process Processors Debit Card 88

Stax

JUNE 24, 2025

Interchange rates are a percentage of the transaction value paid by the merchant’s acquiring bank to the cardholder’s issuing bank. The purpose of interchange fees is to compensate the issuing banks for the risks and costs associated with processing and managing credit card transactions.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Process Processors Laws 88

Fintech News

APRIL 23, 2024

Global payments company Thunes has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tilia LLC , a U.S.-based based payment platform specialised in online games and virtual transactions. Once the transaction is finalised, Tilia will be rebranded as Thunes and will continue to operate from its San Francisco headquarters.

Payment Solutions 122

Payment Solutions Acquirers Alternative Payment Methods Payments 122

Fintech Finance

JULY 8, 2025

The launch of Orchestr global payments shows that more and more merchants want flexible, integrated payment orchestration across international markets. The company plans to expand its partner network rapidly and is actively onboarding PSPs, acquirers, and banks that share its mission of transparent, merchant-first payments.

Global Payments 52

Global Payments Cross-Border Alternative Payment Methods Cross-Border Payments 52

The Payments Association

JUNE 23, 2025

This necessitates businesses to adjust in real time to a payments landscape that is frequently fragmented and dynamic. It is no longer sufficient for merchants to merely process transactions; they must optimize them. Conversely, merchants are classified according to their transaction history, risk profile, industry, and location.

Technology 88

Technology Payments Wire Transfer Processors 88

Fintech Finance

MAY 7, 2025

By leveraging dLocal’s platform, global customers of PayPal Enterprise Payments , previously known as Braintree, can now easily accept cards and process local and alternative payment methods across Latin America, EMEA, and APAC markets without needing to establish local entities.

PayPal 69

PayPal Cross-Border Alternative Payment Methods Cross-Border Payments 69

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Key features to look for in an eCommerce payment solution include security and fraud protection, payment method variety, integration capabilities, chargeback protection and dispute resolution, and global payment support. Acquiring bank – Acts as the link between the merchant and the issuing bank.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Payment APIs and Integration Payment Gateways Gateways 88

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A new study from Tribe Payments , the pioneering digital payments and infrastructure orchestrator which specialises in issuer and acquirer processing, has revealed that 28% of merchants’ legacy in-person point of sale (POS) systems cannot support alternative payment methods like digital wallets and QR codes.

PCI DSS 95

PCI DSS Payment APIs and Integration Point-of-Sale (POS) CRM 95

The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

The research examines how digital transformation and shifting customer expectations are transforming payment strategy into a key differentiator in customer experience and business growth. Findings reveal that payment innovation has become essential for sustained competitive advantage across the retail sector.

Innovation 88

Innovation Cross-Border Fraud Prevention Payments 88

Fintech News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Nuvei, a fully licensed direct local acquirer in Singapore and Hong Kong, recently obtained a Major Payment Institution license in Singapore. The company’s modular payments platform connects clients with customers in over 200 markets, supporting 716 alternative payment methods and offering acquiring in over 50 markets.

Alternative Payment Methods 109

Alternative Payment Methods APACS Debit Card Volume 109

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 14, 2024

Payment Process Fees Differ by Region The global overall average fee for processing credit card transactions in 2024 is approximately 2.4% of the transaction value. This rate, however, varies significantly depending on the region, payment method, and type of transaction.

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Process Credit Cards Alternative Payment Methods Debit Card 104

Fintech Review

MAY 6, 2025

Company Overview: From Niche Provider to Global Checkout.com began as a cross-border payments solution focused on emerging e-commerce markets. Over time, it expanded into a full-service payment service provider, offering acquiring, processing, gateway, and fraud management services through a single, unified platform.

Payment APIs and Integration 52

Payment APIs and Integration Payments Processors Alternative Payment Methods 52

The Fintech Times

MARCH 27, 2025

license and PCI certification, Hyperswitch offers payment architects and product managers a fully customisable payments stack, free from the constraints of proprietary systems.It Juspay is creating a solution which is truly interoperable with the global payments ecosystem that puts businesses in control of their payments strategy.

Due Diligence 59

Due Diligence Alternative Payment Methods Authentication Fraud Prevention 59

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

One of AI’s most transformative impacts in the payments industry is on payment routing, the process that ensures each transaction finds the most efficient and secure path from customer to the acquiring bank.

AI 88

AI Payment APIs and Integration Payments Acquirers 88

Clearly Payments

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The MATCH (Member Alert to Control High-risk) list is a tool used by acquiring banks and payment processors to manage risk. Only acquiring banks have the authority to add or remove a merchant from this list, making it a powerful tool in the payments industry. What Is the MATCH List? How Do Merchants Get on the MATCH List?

Processors 102

Processors PCI DSS Credit Cards Non-Bank 102

Fintech Review

MAY 8, 2025

The founding team recognised that fast-growing companies need much more than just a payment processor. They need a smart, flexible engine that can orchestrate multiple payment providers. As well as adapt to local markets, and optimise transaction performance in real time. What Payrails Offers: Core Products and Capabilities 1.

Global Payments 52

Global Payments Embedded Finance Payments Fraud Prevention 52

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Global holiday spending is expected to rise 16% in value from October through December 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to analysis by ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology. In H1 2024, global BNPL transactions skyrocketed by an astounding 237%, nearly tripling in volume.

BNPL 98

BNPL Volume Alternative Payment Methods AI 98

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Ralf Germer, CEO and co-founder, PagBrasil Pix has been a giant windfall for Brazil and is now responsible for 90 per cent of bank transactions in Brazil. Pix saves consumers and merchants exorbitant transaction fees, and merchants receive immediate payment rather than waiting up to days for credit card payments.

Online and Mobile Banking 64

Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank Cross-Border Instant Payments 64

Fintech Finance

APRIL 23, 2024

To accelerate its growth in the United States and its presence in the fast-expanding online gaming market, Thunes, a global cross-border payments company, is proud to announce that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tilia LLC , an all-in-one payments platform. As part of the transaction, Thunes and Linden Research, Inc.

Agreements 52

Agreements Acquirers Alternative Payment Methods Cross-Border Payments 52

Clearly Payments

APRIL 25, 2024

Named after its chief advocate, Senator Richard Durbin , this legislative moved was designed to fix the increasing interchange fees charged by banks for debit card transactions. Interchange fees are a largest portion of the transaction amount paid by the acquiring bank to the issuing bank for authorizing and settling the transaction.

Debit Card 101

Debit Card Federal Reserve Caps Credit Union 101

Segpay

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

An answer to our pain has been developing over the past few years through paying with bank payments or transactions. These alternate payment methods are growing in popularity. After logging in, the customer authorizes the payment. Fee Frustration Does it feel like you keep getting hit with additional fees?

Accounts 105

Accounts Online and Mobile Banking Payments Authentication 105

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

As reported earlier in the week, Visa launched B2B Connect , a network focused on enabling financial institutions (FIs) to help their clients make B2B payments across borders. Phalen said the mindset has been “digital-first” — which means the transactions that flow across Visa B2B Connect use a digital identifier to pass payment instructions.

B2B 75

B2B Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 75

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

Qenta will add Pipit’s infrastructure to its own to accelerate access to cash, mobile money, and compliant digital payments internationally. Qenta specializes in serving remittance networks and migrant communities, facilitating cash, mobile money, alternative payment methods (APMs), and bank transactions in over 45 countries.

Acquirers 52

Acquirers Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Financial Inclusion 52

The Payments Association

MARCH 13, 2025

Reliable processing: Leveraging PXPs secure and scalable payment processing engine for seamless transactions. As we transform into a tech-first company, partnerships like this one with Shape Technologies are essential to creating the future of payment partnerships together.

ISVS 88

ISVS ISOs Technology Alternative Payment Methods 88

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“This means that the potential here lies not necessarily in increasing the average spend per transaction, but rather in boosting the frequency of purchases through microtransactions, which are already popular in mobile-first markets,” de Abreu said. ” he stated.

APACS 109

APACS Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Credit Cards 109

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2024

PXP Financial , the experts in payments, acquiring, fraud and data analysis services, today announces it has become a GooglePay Payment Service Provider (PSP). It boasts more than 150 million users worldwide and allows people to perform transactions without cash, making spending easy.

Service Provider 52

Service Provider Payment Service Provider (PSP) Alternative Payment Methods Gateways 52

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce and digital transactions, the choice of a payment gateway is a crucial decision for businesses. A payment gateway serves as the bridge between the customer and the merchant, facilitating secure and seamless transactions. CoinGate: Cryptocurrency payment gateway (International).

Payment Gateways 105

Payment Gateways Gateways Payment APIs and Integration Online and Mobile Banking 105

PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2018

PPRO enables businesses to accept more than 140 alternative payments around the globe, partnering with payment service providers and financial institutions. According to PayPal , in many markets, consumers are choosing to make payments via alternative methods, such as bank transfers, eWallets and cash.

PayPal 46

PayPal Cross-Border Alternative Payment Methods eWallet 46

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL;DR Credit card surcharging involves adding a fee to transactions with credit card payments, offsetting processing costs. It offers benefits, such as passing interchange fees to users, boosting profit margins, and encouraging alternative payment methods. Encouraging Alternative Payment Methods.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards PCI DSS Compliance Process 88

Stax

JANUARY 10, 2024

Credit card transactions have quickly become the lifeblood of eCommerce businesses and storefronts alike. According to Capital One, global credit card transactions in 2022 reached an estimated 678 billion —an average of 1.86 Credit card companies typically charge merchants a fee for each transaction processed.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Processors Debit Card Processing Costs 88

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Nuvei is a fully licensed direct local acquirer in Singapore and Hong Kong , and recently obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence in Singapore. Hiroko Michishita , managing director, JCB International Asia Pacific, said: “Between 2021 and 2022, JCB has almost doubled the volume of e-commerce transactions in Singapore.

APACS 52

APACS Alternative Payment Methods Volume Acquirers 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

Beyond cards — debit and credit cards — there’s a growing movement for merchants to accept alternative forms of payments in eCommerce, with digital wallets and bank transfers, to name just two. The commerce opportunity may be global, Webster and Gupta agreed, but the payments are local in nature.

Alternative Payment Methods 40

Alternative Payment Methods Cross-Border Payments Acquirers 40

The Fintech Times

APRIL 25, 2024

” Merchants can also settle transactions in their customer’s preferred currency and hold those earnings in their Airwallex wallet without being forced to convert, preventing additional FX fees that take one to two per cent of every dollar earned.

Payment APIs and Integration 64

Payment APIs and Integration Alternative Payment Methods Payments API 64

Stax

JANUARY 24, 2024

It is added at the point of sale and depends on the total amount of a transaction and the cap set by credit card companies. It is added at the point of sale and depends on the total amount of a transaction and the cap set by credit card companies. Next, inform your acquiring bank about your intent, again, 30 days in advance.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Laws Legal Caps 88

Stax

JANUARY 24, 2024

It is added at the point of sale and depends on the total amount of a transaction and the cap set by credit card companies. It is added at the point of sale and depends on the total amount of a transaction and the cap set by credit card companies. Next, inform your acquiring bank about your intent, again, 30 days in advance.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Laws Legal Caps 88