Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

TL;DR You get to choose from traditional payment methods like cash and checks, online payment methods like digital wallets and ACH transfers, and emerging payment methods like BNPL services and cryptocurrencies. However, cryptocurrencies arent without their drawbacks.

Small Business

The Payments Association

JUNE 23, 2025

The process of mapping commences with the classification of each merchant and payment provider in the Paytiko ecosystem. In addition to jurisdictional data, risk levels, and business size compatibility, providers are mapped by type, including credit cards, alternative payment methods (APMs), wire transfers, and cryptocurrency.

Technology

EBizCharge

JANUARY 14, 2025

AI systems can quickly analyze patterns and detect suspicious activities to reduce fraud and protect customer payment data. Businesses using these systems may enhance consumer trust and deliver a more secure payment experience.

Payment Gateways

The Paypers

JUNE 16, 2025

Unlike more volatile cryptocurrencies, these tokens aim to offer price stability, making them more practical for everyday transactions. This is a move that could allow them to bypass traditional card networks and reduce transaction fees. Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a fixed value, often pegged to the USD.

Stablecoins

The Paypers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Thailand has decided to trial cryptocurrency payments in Phuket as part of a pilot programme aimed at offering foreign visitors an alternative payment method.

Cryptocurrency

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the payment landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the integration of advanced technologies, growing use of alternative payment methods and the rise of digital currencies. The system is expected to support corporate transactions with the possibility of consumer usage in the future.

APACS

Fintech News

MAY 21, 2024

businesses with a compliant and efficient way to manage multi-fiat accounts, streamline cash flows, and facilitate conversions between fiat and cryptocurrency. Inspired by Ripple’s cross-border payment model, the Web 3.0 digital bank addresses significant challenges in managing cross-border payments and fiat-crypto transactions.

Web 3.0

The Fintech Times

JULY 22, 2024

Mercuryo , the payments infrastructure platform, has launched fiat-to-crypto on-ramp services for four major banks and payment providers in Indonesia, enabling consumers to convert local currency into 40 different digital tokens.

Financial Literacy

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

In 2019, 77% of US consumers were using at least one type of digital payment system. What has grown more significantly is the number of electronic payments and alternative payment methods consumers now use. Crypto payments No digital payments list would be complete without discussing cryptocurrency.

Digital Payments

Clearly Payments

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Alternative Payment Methods : Consider accepting payments via alternative methods like ACH, eChecks, or even cryptocurrency. These methods may not require the same level of scrutiny as traditional credit card processing.

PCI DSS

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Fintech startups, blockchain technology, and the rise of decentralised finance (DeFi) are proving to be worth challengers to traditional card-based payment systems. The rise of alternative payment methods like cryptocurrencies, mobile payments (e.g.,

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Review

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Regulators also address emerging concerns, such as cryptocurrency adoption. Frameworks governing digital assets seek to mitigate risks while enabling the integration of blockchain-based payments. Effective regulation is thus crucial for sustaining trust and driving progress in payment solutions.

Payment Solutions

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Consumer Preferences Credit cards maintain their dominance as the preferred online payment method, accounting for approximately 40% of all e-commerce transactions. Alternative payment methods, including digital wallets (25%), buy now, pay later (BNPL) options (10%), and debit cards (15%), are rapidly gaining traction.

Process

BitPay

APRIL 25, 2023

In recent years, cryptocurrency has gained popularity as an investment opportunity and alternative payment method. One such way is offering customer rebates and rewards in the form of cryptocurrency like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) without ever buying or holding crypto.

Cryptocurrency

The Fintech Times

MAY 4, 2024

Bitcoin was in its relative nascency when Stripe originally looked to get involved in cryptocurrency. In 2014, Stripe announced that it was trialling Bitcoin payments with a select number of users, making it one of the first payment companies in the world to integrate the alternative payment method.

Stablecoins

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2018

In response, unattended retail operators are finding new ways to embrace alternative payment methods, ranging from mobile wallets to cryptocurrencies. The company recently signed a deal to bring a dozen such kiosks to Columbus, Ohio, and is currently experimenting with the acceptance of cryptocurrency.

Digital Payments

Finovate

JANUARY 11, 2024

Optty’s platform integrates with 115+ of the most popular alternative payment methods in the world. And a new partnership between open banking platform Link Money and payments platform Optty will help more merchants and customers take advantage of it. Pay by bank is one of the biggest trends in fintech.

Payment APIs and Integration

Segpay

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cryptocurrencies offer privacy, lower fees, faster transactions, no chargeback risks, and global accessibility. Trust is still an issue due to cryptocurrency price volatility, regulatory concerns, and fraud risks. Segpay incorporates cryptocurrency transactions in our payment solutions package.

Cryptocurrency

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Beanstream (now part of Bambora, Canada): Secure payment processing solutions (Canada). BigCommerce Payments: E-commerce platform with integrated payment solutions (International). BitPay: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment gateway and processor (International). Credorax: Smart acquiring solutions (International).

Payment Gateways

PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2016

Plutus Tap & Pay, the upcoming Android-only mobile app that will let people make bitcoin and Ethereum contactless payments at any merchant with a compatible device, raised more than $1 million in crowdfunding in nine days. What’s more, the company said more than 4,532 members have already signed up for the upcoming app.

Digital Currency

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Startups attempt to compete with and even displace Visa and MasterCard: Companies have been attempting to displace Visa and Mastercard and disrupt the traditional payment landscape.

Visa

Fintech Review

APRIL 9, 2025

Dubai, UAE, April 10th, 2025, FinanceWire XDC Network continues to strengthen its ecosystem with the launch of XDC.Cash, a Next-Generation Crypto Payment Solution powered by Encryptus. This enhancement will facilitate cryptocurrency purchases through local wallets and bank transfers, eliminating reliance on debit and credit cards.

ISO 20022

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Player adoption of digital wallets, eCash and other alternative payment methods (APMs) will likely grow, with 58% of players expecting to use APMs more through end-2025. And despite cryptocurrency market volatility, crypto payments appear attractive for players, with 50% interested in this when permitted by regulators.

Research

Clearly Payments

MARCH 18, 2024

While still favored for certain transactions and in specific demographics, its decline is evident as consumers increasingly opt for the convenience and efficiency offered by digital payment methods. Credit cards, meanwhile, remain a staple in the payment arsenal of many consumers, offering flexibility, rewards, and fraud protection.

Credit Cards

Neopay

JANUARY 25, 2024

Alternative payment methods are on the rise as the demand for real-time payments soars, including contactless, which has transformed into a mainstream financial tool.

Cross-Border

The Fintech Times

MAY 12, 2025

Cause for stable optimism Low government intervention can be helpful for the adoption of alternative payment methods like stablecoins, but it isnt necessary. This means it can also synchronise between payment schemes and alternative payment methods where these are dominant. DLT or otherwise).

Interoperability

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2017

Today, that means alternative payment methods, or APMs. Dan Frechtling, CMO and chief product officer of G2 Web Services, used this analogy: hackers are cybercriminals who seek unauthorized access to data, while payment hustlers seek unauthorized access to payment methods.

AML

Ikajo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A variety of payment options Modern white-label payment gateways offer an extensive range of integrations with banks and payment providers globally, encompassing both traditional and alternative payment methods like cryptocurrencies, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), instant payments, and bank transfers.

Payment Gateways

Segpay

MAY 7, 2025

As of June 11, 2024, the use of cryptocurrencies and credit cards for online gambling transactions has been prohibited. Payment companies are required to adapt their payment solutions to comply with legal requirements while ensuring seamless user experiences.

Payment Solutions

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Offer Multiple Payment Methods : By offering alternative payment methods like PayPal, cryptocurrencies, or digital wallets, businesses can give customers more ways to pay, reducing the reliance on traditional card payments, which are more prone to chargebacks.

Risk

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

The amount of circulating cash in Sweden has fallen by some 40 percent since 2009, said eMarketer , due in large part to the rise of online shopping and alternative payment methods. Swedish consumers, it turns out, are still skeptical.

Bitcoin

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Cryptocurrency: The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as alternative payment methods has prompted regulatory scrutiny and debate. Regulations mandate robust data security practices and require prompt notification of data breaches to affected parties.

Regulations

PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2019

For bitcoin — and for cryptocurrency brethren — a stretch of calm before the storm? The official debut of a new cryptocurrency, Libra , may have stalled a rally in the marquee name in digital coins. Similarly, some other cryptos of note, among them ethereum (the second largest cryptocurrency as measured by market cap, at $28.5

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

A year ago, enthusiasts spoke of a world powered by cryptocurrencies and challenger banks, with alternative payment methods (APMs) such as Klarna , Google Pay and other digital or contactless methods taking over for venerable cards (which have crossed the half-century mark!). Record scratch).

Alternative Payment Methods

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Virtual currency adoption : Businesses and payment platforms are increasingly exploring the integration of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for transactions, particularly in cross-border payments.

Consumer

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Competitive edge: Innovations in payment solutions One of the biggest advantages of a payment orchestration platform is its ability to integrate various payment methods, including alternative payment methods (APMs) and cryptocurrencies.

Fraud Prevention