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.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

“Ugochukwu’s appointment is testament to our investment in this market, as his experience and leadership will mark an exciting era of digital technology driving wider financial inclusion.” The post PayU GPO Strengthens Nigerian Presence with New Country Manager Appointment appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 14, 2025

While credit cards account for approximately 80 per cent of online purchases in emerging markets, according to data from Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) in Beyond Borders, debit cards have become an important avenue for attracting new online customers in countries like Peru, Mexico, and South Africa.

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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.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 12, 2025

.” Debit cards in emerging markets While credit cards account for approximately 80% of online purchases in emerging markets, according to data from Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) in Beyond Borders, debit cards have become an important avenue for attracting new online customers in countries like Peru, Mexico, and South Africa.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 22, 2025

In Africa, where mobile wallets and bank transfers are essential for financial inclusion, ensuring a seamless payout experience is critical. However, traditional remittance solutions often come with high fees, delays, and limited accessibility.

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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.

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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. According to Statista figures, 97 per cent of Indonesians will have a smartphone by 2025.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The context and challenges of each impact the means, not the end, because the result of this digital revolution is very similar in all these regions: economic development, financial inclusion, and innovation,” says Juliana Etcheverry , Director of Country Growth – Latin America at EBANX.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

What we have done at PagBrasil is to enable alternative ways for Brazilian tourists to pay abroad and foreign tourists travelling to Brazil to utilise Pix servicesproviding businesses and consumers with innovative and seamless means to leverage Pix inside and outside the country. Fintechs have the power to transform lives.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 23, 2025

Pay10 , a leading Alternative Payment Method (APM) provider headquartered in the UAE announces that it has become the first fintech company to go live in production on the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance Framework, authorizing it to provide payment initiation services including variable recurring payment.

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Neopay

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Given the growth, the FCA and PSR engaged extensively with businesses and representative groups to assess the impact of digital wallets , finding significant benefits to consumers through greater convenience, enhanced security measures, and, for some, greater financial inclusion.

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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.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 5, 2024

The VIPASO solution utilizes Bluetooth low energy connectivity and offers an alternative payment method for consumers in scenarios where traditional card or mobile phone payments are inconvenient or hindered by unreliable internet connectivity. ”, said Matthias Horvath, CEO at VIPASO.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Paysafe , an integrated payments platform, has launched Paysafecash in the U.S. to help offer an alternative payment method for those looking to transact online, according to a press release.

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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.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 26, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. Another key trend is the rise of P2P payments.

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Tearsheet

JULY 1, 2024

Plus, integrating online cash solutions with existing tech makes payments smoother, boosting efficiency and customer satisfaction. Financial Inclusion: Prepaid vouchers and online cash are great for young adults and those without access to traditional banking or credit cards.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 18, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. What is Yuno doing to improve the payments sector in Brazil and LatAm?

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

. “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,” said Sebastián Fantini, Product Director at EBANX.

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Cross-Border Alternative Payment Methods Payments Financial Inclusion 52

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. Another alternative payment method that is gaining popularity in the region is e-wallets.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 25, 2024

And yet, online sales penetration rate is still at 33%, as pointed out by Insider Intelligence’s data in Beyond Borders, showing the substantial untapped opportunity that still exists in the country – particularly if efforts are directed towards improving payment access for India’s diverse population.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 29, 2024

And yet, the online sales penetration rate is still at 33 per cent, as pointed out by Insider Intelligence’s data in Beyond Borders , showing the substantial untapped opportunity still in the country – particularly if efforts are directed towards improving payment access for India’s diverse population.

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Online and Mobile Banking Push-to-Card B2B Economy 64

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 8, 2023

.” According to ACI Worldwide, instant payments in Latin America should grow from 33bi transactions in 2022 to 323.8bi in 2027. “Payments are the backbone of digital growth,” says Paula Bellizia. “They become a bridge for digital and financial inclusion, bringing everyone into the digital economy.

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Digital Payments Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 52

Clearly Payments

MARCH 18, 2024

The integration of biometric authentication , tokenization, and artificial intelligence into credit card systems enhances security and streamlines the user experience, positioning them as a competitive option in the digital payments landscape.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2017

This year, Hull noticed an increase in customers placing international shipping orders, along with alternative payment methods being used to pay for many of these transactions over conventional payment options. “We

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The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2025

UAE-based alternative payment method (APM) provider Pay10 has secured an open finance licence from the Central Bank of the UAE , enabling it to provide payment initiation services, including variable recurring payments across the country.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Cashtech addresses the pain points of businesses and consumers, enhancing security, operational efficiencies, and financial inclusion. It allows businesses to competently offer cash as a payment method. This fusion enhances security and efficiency and supports financial inclusion and customer satisfaction.

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Clearly Payments

APRIL 9, 2024

New products and services are being developed to compete in a market where customer expectations are constantly evolving, leading to a more dynamic financial landscape with quicker adoption of new technologies. This can lead to greater financial inclusion, with a wider range of people gaining access to essential financial services.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This move aligns with research by Visa indicating that convenience is a key factor for Gen Z consumers when choosing payment methods. Close to 40% of Gen Z consumers highlighted that better rewards and offers would encourage them to switch to alternative payment methods.

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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. While adoption remains in its early stages, regulatory developments and evolving consumer preferences will likely influence future growth.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 29, 2025

The power of credit card While alternative payment methods are gaining ground in rising economies, card issuers have been investing in new features and user experience improvements. With increased digital and financial inclusion in emerging regions, the overall payments market has expanded significantly.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 8, 2025

The growth in alternative payment methods, such as UPI, isn’t a shift away from cards, saidEduardode Abreu, Vice President of Product at EBANX. It rather responds to the expansion of the whole digital market, following digital and financial inclusion of consumers.

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

Finovate

MARCH 21, 2025

The goal of the partnership is to facilitate cross-border payouts, leveraging the integration of more than 900 local and alternative payment methods (APMs) such as credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and instant transactions. Indian fintech Pine Labs announced plans for a domestic IPO in the second half of 2025.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

“Global regulations around national and international payment services are expected to adapt to the rapid digitalisation of financial services and the increasing prominence and use of digital wallets and alternative payment methods.

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