Fintech Finance

JULY 9, 2025

The 2025 dLocal Emerging Markets Payments Handbook delves into the complex landscape of preferred alternative payment methods (APMs), consumer behaviors, industry shifts, and regulatory updates across Africa & the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

Alternative Payment Methods

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

currently Apple Pay) Leveraging Entrust’s expertise in digital payment enablement Creating a custom wallet in their own banking app, issuers can offer a digital-first payment and banking experience. .”

Issuers

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 5, 2025

. “Introducing support for the payment methods passengers want, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mercado Pago and NuPay, demonstrates GOL’s commitment to meeting the needs of the market.” This is due, in part, to the popularity of APMs in the marketplace.

Alternative Payment Methods

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 15, 2025

The whitepaper is designed to help businesses understand not just the how but the why behind consumer payment choices, while offering the payments industry a clear roadmap for establishing alternative payment methods (APMs) as trusted, long-term options alongside cash and cards.

Research

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

. “Providing localized payment options is an important part of improving convenience for customers, and we are always looking for ways to optimize our payment processes to meet the needs of different markets.

Global Payments

The Payments Association

JULY 23, 2025

Just 5% use them for travel bookings, and 6% for in-store shopping, showing that while Gen X appreciates convenience, they are reluctant to switch from payment methods they trust. Other insights on Gen X from the PXP study reveal: 51% of Gen X rank security as their top payment priority.

Security

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The whitepaper is designed to help businesses understand not just the how but the why behind consumer payment choices while offering the payments industry a clear roadmap for establishing alternative payment methods (APMs) as trusted, long-term options alongside cash and cards.

Research

Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

Our investment in the region underscores our dedication to supporting both our merchants and our highly engaged eWallet users, ensuring they have access to the payment options that best suit their needs.”

eWallet

Fintech Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

This investment reflects PayU GPO’s broader strategy to drive financial inclusion and modernise the continent’s payment infrastructure, while responding to rapidly shifting consumer preferences. The expansion comes at a time when alternative payment methods are on the rise across the region.

PCI DSS

The Fintech Times

MARCH 17, 2025

Checkout.com , the global digital payments solutions provider, is partnering with Tabby, the Saudi-based financial services provider, to offer flexible payment solutions to merchants in the Middle East.

BNPL

The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

Open banking usage matches availability trajectory: 74% adoption with 24% frequent usage suggests steady growth without the adoption-usage disconnect seen in other methods. Open banking payments reveal growing but cautious interest, with 26% already operational and 23% planning implementation, though 32% remain in the evaluation phase.

Innovation

Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2025

As part of this partnership, Coda is strengthening its payment solutions by leveraging dLocal’s robust payment network in over 11 emerging markets.

Alternative Payment Methods

The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2025

The move gives Canadian merchants access to Checkout.com’s full payments stack, including local processing, card and alternative payment methods, and enhanced control over transaction data. The company says this will help improve performance on key metrics like authorisation rates and checkout conversion.

Alternative Payment Methods

Fintech Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Checkout.com , a leading global digital payments solutions provider, has partnered with Tabby , the financial services and shopping app, to offer flexible and high-performing payment solutions to merchants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

BNPL

Fintech Finance

JUNE 10, 2025

dLocal , the leading cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets, today announced its partnership with Juspay , a leading payments orchestration and infrastructure provider powering global enterprises and banks.

Cross-Border Payments

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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.

PCI DSS

Finextra

JULY 3, 2025

1 Like 0 03 July 2025 Be the first to comment Nikunj Gundaniya Product manager Digipay.guru Location Ahmedabad Followers 12 Opinions 67 Follow Unfollow Your customers expect quick, secure, and smooth digital payments. If you fail to meet that expectation, they’ll look for other options. That’s where wallet solutions come in.

eWallet

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Since its launch, Pix has become a widely adopted payment method in Brazil, with over 173 million registrations and more than 155 million people using it to make payments online and in physical stores via mobile phones. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the expansion of digital payment solutions.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2025

Exactly.com , a payment provider for SMEs and micro businesses, has enhanced its offering by integrating Bizum—a leading Spanish alternative payment method. Bizum has emerged as a well-established mobile payment solution in Spain, offering instant transfers directly between bank accounts via users’ mobile numbers.

Alternative Payment Methods

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

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. This shift is being driven by the rise of open banking and a push for lower-cost, real-time payment options. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. .

Acquirers

The Fintech Times

MAY 8, 2025

To address this growing market, EBANX’s global e-commerce merchants can now easily offer recurring payments to their Indian customers through an alternative payment method (APM) like UPI, tapping into a massive, tech-savvy audience eager for global digital services and seamless, digital payment options.

Cross-Border

Fintech Finance

MARCH 25, 2025

In terms of payment-specific issues, security and fraud is cited as the top issue (40%), while over a third (34%) of businesses are concerned about keeping up with payment innovation and 33% worry about chargebacks.

Contactless Payments

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Providing localized payment options is an important part of improving convenience for customers, and we are always looking for ways to optimize our payment processes to meet the needs of different markets.

Global Payments

Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

The emergence of digital payments hasnt completely stifled cash-based payments, and they still account for 16% of all transactions. We recommend cash payments for very small businesses because of the significant processing fees imposed on other alternative payment methods, especially card payments.

Small Business

EBizCharge

JANUARY 14, 2025

Finding the right payment gateway for your business in 2025 is a critical step toward ensuring seamless online transactions, boosting customer satisfaction, and securing your revenue streams. Without proper training and the support of a reliable payment service provider, the risk of errors can increase.

Payment Gateways

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 6, 2025

Leading Greater China jeweller Chow Sang Sang has selected Nuvei’s global payments platform to support its international expansion, beginning in North America. This partnership in digital payments facilitates seamless experiences tailored to premium retail customers.

APACS

The Paypers

JUNE 16, 2025

Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a fixed value, often pegged to the USD. This is a move that could allow them to bypass traditional card networks and reduce transaction fees. Source: Link Free Headlines in your E-mail Every day we send out a free e-mail with the most important headlines of the last 24 hours.

Stablecoins

The Paypers

JUNE 10, 2025

Through this move, AstroPay got integrated with BR-DGE’s platform, making it available as an APM for the latter’s merchant customers across several sectors, including ecommerce, travel, gaming, and digital goods.

Cross-Border

Finovate

JANUARY 10, 2025

.” Founded in 2021, NomuPay offers state-of-the-art, unified payment solutions to help businesses scale in high-growth regions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company’s uP Platform offers high-penetration alternative payment methods; real-time payout disbursements; and compliant, end-to-end marketplace funds management.

Innovation

Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2025

However, with regulatory changes such as Brexit and growing competition from alternative payment methods, the rise of Google Pay, Apple Pay, and local solutions is steadily taking market share from traditional networks. At Exactly.com, our goal is to help UK businesses scale smoothly without scaling the costs.

Online and Mobile Banking

The Fintech Times

APRIL 19, 2025

Subscriptions remain a vital component of the digital payments world – but they need continuous support. Priya Lakshminarayanan, CPO of Recurly Also announced at Recurly’s flagship event, the firm released its new plug-and-play payments functionality designed to streamline global scale and conversion.

Alternative Payment Methods

Finextra

JULY 31, 2025

And thats why in today’s blog post, let’s look at the top neobanking features you must offer in 2025 to lead the digital payment software. Intuitive, all-in-one digital banking experience Your customers don’t want multiple apps or scattered dashboards. Let’s dive right in. They want one smooth journey.

Payment APIs and Integration

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

Physical wallets are phasing out, left behind in favor of digital wallets and other digital payment options. All you need to use a digital wallet is a smartphone. There’s no question that cashless payment systems and digital payment adoption have accelerated over the last few years.

Digital Payments

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Collaboration Sebastián Fantini, product director at EBANX, said: “We are excited to integrate Botón Bancolombia into our diverse payments portfolio. EBANX’s global merchants will be able to tap into one of Colombia’s main alternative payment methods while providing a more seamless payment experience to Colombian customers.

Digital Payments

Fintech News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

FOMO Pay, which already supports over 25 digital payment methods, will integrate Visa’s QR code into the SGQR network, allowing businesses to accept a wider range of payments. To assist SMEs in adopting digital payments, FOMO Pay has launched a fully digital onboarding process available through its official website.

Alternative Payment Methods