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dLocal Announces Expansion of Offering to UK Merchants With New Authorised Payment Institution License and Partnership With ICC

Fintech Finance

dLocal , the leading payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has announced that it has been granted the Authorised Payment Institution license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom.

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Paysafe Expands Payment Options Business to Brazil

Fintech Finance

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a global payments platform, today announced that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) for a payment institution (PI) license for the countrys launch of its regulated online sports-betting and gambling market.

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The future of payments: Key trends that will shape 2025

The Payments Association

Key payment trends in fintech for 2025 The payments landscape will continue becoming more diverse and consumer-focused. Digital wallets are already mainstream, but alternative payment methods like BNPL (buy now, pay later) are gaining momentum. Open banking, or pay-by-bank, is another trend to watch.

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Global Bettors Demand Payment Choice, Speed, and Security in Play

Fintech Finance

Beyond player retention, the latest All the Ways Players Pay annual report underscores the critical role payments play in customer acquisition and the importance of sportsbooks offering localized cashiers with alternative payment methods (APMs) to ensure payment choice plus fast and secure transactions.

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Paysafe Set to Flourish in Brazilian iGaming Market Following New Payment Institution Licence

The Fintech Times

This further solidifies Paysafe’s footprint in the region, and specifically the LatAm iGaming space, having just recently joined the Brazilian Association of Fintechs(ABFintechs), The 90+ regulated global iGaming jurisdictions where Paysafe currently has a presence include Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay and Puerto Rico.

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

Stax

TL;DR Surcharging is a method for businesses to offset credit card processing costs by passing them on to customers. When implementing a surcharging program, businesses follow local regulations, ensure legal compliance, determine surcharge percentages and communicate transparently.