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FCA and PSR Report on Digital Wallets

Fintech Finance

In turn, this could expand the range of alternative payment methods on offer, giving consumers more choice. The FCA and PSR will also engage with the Treasury as part of our review of the Payment Services and Electronic Money Regulations to ensure the regulatory framework is future-proof.

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2024 Payment Methods Report: Overview, Insights, and Statistics

Clearly Payments

Regional Penetration : In North America, over 70% of online purchases are made via credit cards, while only 10% of European consumers prefer this method. Growth Trends : Despite the rise of alternative payment methods, credit card transactions continue to grow in sectors like travel, accounting for 60% of all travel bookings globally.

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The Top Payment Methods For Small Businesses

Stax

billion lost to fraud in 2024 alone Mobile and contactless payments Mobile and contactless payments are powered by NFC (Near-field communication) technology. They let buyers initiate payments by placing their mobile phone near a compatible payment terminal.

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UK Businesses Remain Resilient and Growth-Orientated, Despite Economic Headwinds

Fintech Finance

To mitigate these payments challenges, the UK’s SMBs are busy investing in contactless and alternative payment methods to lay the foundations for smoother payments processes that will benefit both cashflow and the user experience on offer to their customers.

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Tribe Payments Urges Firms to Embrace SoftPOS as 30% Identify Outdated Paytech as Biggest Challenge

The Fintech Times

Over a quarter (28 per cent) of merchants’ in-person point of sale (POS) systems cannot support alternative payment methods like digital wallets and QR codes, according to a new study by digital payments and infrastructure orchestrator Tribe Payments.

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Which Wallet Solution Matches Your Business Model: eWallet or Digital Wallet?

Finextra

Users can: Store card credentials securely Authenticate with biometrics Make fast, online, and contactless payments Access loyalty points, tickets, or IDs You’re not managing funds. The digital wallet becomes a smart layer on top of the existing infrastructure. You’re managing experiences.

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The Price of Convenience: Is There Such a Thing as Free Credit Card Processing?

Stax

Payment method diversification: Surcharging incentivizes customers to explore alternative payment methods, such as cash or debit cards, which do not incur high fees. Alternatives to Surcharging: Other Cost-Offset Solutions Surcharging isn’t the only way to reduce the burden of credit card processing fees.