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Why Saudi Arabian Banks Demand Tighter Payment Security?

VISTA InfoSec

5/5 - (1 vote) If you’ve been running a business in Saudi Arabia that accepts card payments, you’ve probably noticed banks getting more strict about payment security. It’s not just a random policy change, there’s a bigger story here, and understanding it could save your business from serious trouble. The Growing Risk Landscape Saudi Arabia’s financial sector has been expanding rapidly, and with it, so has the threat of cybercrime.

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Papaya Ltd Becomes One of Europe’s First EMIs with Direct SEPA Access

The Fintech Times

In a significant stride for the European fintech sector, Papaya Ltd. has officially become one of the first Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) to secure direct access to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). This includes both SEPA Credit Transfers (SCT) and SEPA Instant (SCT Inst) , a move that places the company on the European Payments Council’s official register of SEPA participants.

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Detecting NFC Relay and Ghost Tap Attacks Using Metadata and Real-Time Rules

Finextra

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Payment Gateway Fraud Detection & Prevention: Everything You Need to Know

My Payment Savvy

Your payment gateway could be under attack right now. Criminals are running automated scripts to test stolen credit cards through your checkout, probing for weak spots in your fraud detection, and looking for ways to exploit your checkout system to process fraudulent transactions, leading to chargebacks and financial loss. Most business owners don’t realize how vulnerable their payment systems are until it’s too late.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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What will payments look like in 2030?

The Payments Association

By 2030, payments will be instant, decentralised, and invisible—blending cashless systems, CBDCs, and blockchain into global infrastructure In the ever-accelerating race of financial innovation, the way we pay and get paid is undergoing a profound transformation. By 2030, the payments landscape will look radically different from today, shaped by disruptive technologies, shifts in consumer expectations, digital regulatory frameworks, and new global infrastructures.

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FCA Sets Out Changes to Payment Safeguarding Rules

Fintech Finance

FCA safeguarding rules 2026 are set to enhance consumer protection when using payment firms. These UK payment safeguarding reforms aim to ensure that customer funds are better safeguarded, with mandatory audits, daily reconciliation checks, and improved planning for firm failures. These changes will improve safeguarding practices among payment firms.

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PS25/12 – FCA Changes to the Safeguarding Regime for Payments and E-Money Firms

Finextra

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How to Choose the Right Payment Gateway: Strategies and Tips for Payment Gateway Comparison

Stax

Running a business today means meeting your customers wherever they are—online, in-store, or on the go. No matter your industry or business model, having a seamless and secure way to accept payments is an absolute must. That’s where payment gateways come in. Payment gateways facilitate transactions, acting as the bridge between your business, your customer, and their chosen payment method.

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Tokenization vs Encryption: What’s Best for Secure Billing?

My Payment Savvy

Your customer just completed a purchase, entering their credit card details into your checkout system. Within milliseconds, their sensitive payment information needs to be protected from cybercriminals, data breaches, and unauthorized access. But how exactly should you protect that data? Two powerful technologies dominate secure payments: tokenization and encryption.

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View From My Market with Paymentology: Fintech 2.0 – What Europe Is Getting Right in 2025

The Fintech Times

As Europe’s fintech sector moves beyond the growth-at-all-costs era, a new phase is emerging – one built on value, regulation and infrastructure, writes Julie Sutton, head of growth Europe at Paymentology. Julie Sutton, head of growth Europe, Paymentology European fintech is entering a new phase which is less about volume, more about value. While investment has been quieter over the last few years, funding in Europe is expected to grow by 19 per cent in 2025 , with investors prioritising l

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Deluxe Strengthens B2B Payments with Major Digital Lockbox Expansion

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

From a Press Release dated August 6, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota Deluxe (NYSE: DLX) , a leader in payments and business technology, has announced its acquisition of the CheckMatch platform from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan. This strategic move is designed to significantly bolster Deluxe’s capabilities in digital lockbox payments, further enhancing its Deluxe Payment Network (DPN).

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Top Challenges Faced in Global Payouts (And How Financial Institutions Can Overcome Them)

Finextra

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NFC Contactless Payments and Mobile Payments: What You Need to Know

Stax

Imagine a customer walks up to your counter, skips the wallet shuffle, and simply taps their phone or watch to pay. That’s the convenience and speed today’s shoppers expect. As consumer habits evolve and technology becomes more embedded in everyday life, NFC mobile and contactless payments are becoming the norm. According to the 2024 NFC Forum Contactless Usage and Adoption Study , 80% of consumer respondents have used a smartphone or smartwatch to pay for their purchases, and 95% ha

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Revitalising card issuing in the UK: Why agility and innovation are no longer optional

The Payments Association

UK card issuers must modernise platforms, prioritise digital experiences, and embrace innovation to meet rising expectations and compete in a rapidly evolving market. Over the years, many traditional banks have been delivering traditional card payment services. Along the way, they have been joined by a growing number of new players tapping into the opportunities and unresolved growth potential of the card payments industry.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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The Biggest Trends Driving Innovation in Payments Modernisation

Finextra

Joining the FinextraTV studio at EBAday 2025 in Paris, Conor Colleary, Senior Vice President, Oracle Financial Services discusses ISO20022 developments. Describing the variations in preparedness - from fully prepared to more technically compliant - Colleary explains how the new messaging standards will enable massive data opportunities.

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How Many Credit Cards Are in the USA in 2025 and Other Statistics?

Clearly Payments

In 2025, the United States remains the world’s largest credit card market, with more than 631 million active credit card accounts and total revolving credit card debt exceeding $1.18 trillion. Credit cards are used not only for credit, but for rewards, online spending, fraud protection , and everyday purchases. This article provides a data-rich overview of U.S. credit card trends in 2025, including total cards issued, demographics, average balances, utilization, delinquencies, and market share.

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Implementing ACH Payments in NetSuite for B2B Transactions

EBizCharge

When it comes to B2B transactions, speed, security, and cost all matter. That’s why more and more businesses are turning to ACH—Automated Clearing House—as their preferred payment method. Unlike traditional paper checks or even credit cards, ACH transfers offer a balance of efficiency and affordability that’s hard to beat. If you’re using NetSuite, you’re already in a strong position to streamline your payment workflows.

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PingPong Picks ClearBank to Enable Client Access to UK Payment Schemes

The Fintech Times

ClearBank , the real-time clearing and embedded banking enabler, is teaming up with PingPong , an embedded cross-border payment solution provider, to enhance PingPong’s UK offering with virtual business accounts, GBP collections, and Confirmation of Payee (CoP) functionality. Through the new collaboration, PingPong will leverage the local agency banking solution from ClearBank, enabling it to issue virtual accounts and IBANs under its own brand identity.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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Alternative Payment Methods Every Online Business Should Consider

My Payment Savvy

You’re probably losing money whenever someone tries to pay you with a credit card. Decline rates hit 10-15% for many businesses, interchange fees eat into your margins, and chargebacks are always lurking around the corner. Traditional card processing feels like a necessary evil. But what if it didn’t have to be your only option? Smart business owners are discovering that alternative payment methods can solve many of these issues while actually improving the customer experience.

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Finzly preps support for stablecoin and tokenized deposits

Finextra

Finzly, a leader in modern, API-first payment infrastructure, announced its preparation to support stablecoin and tokenized deposits —adding to its platform that already supports Fedwire, RTP, FedNow, ACH, SWIFT, and cross-border rails.

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Credit Card Fraud in Canada: Latest 2024 Statistics, Trends & Prevention Tips

Clearly Payments

In 2024, Canadians reported over CAD $638 million in fraud losses, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Credit card and payment fraud remain major threats to both consumers and merchants, with card-not-present (CNP) scams and identity theft driving the majority of losses. You can also read our report on 2024 credit card fraud in the USA.

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What is Authnet Gateway Billing? A Closer Look at Authorize.Net’s Pricing, Features and Integration Capabilities

Stax

Authorize.net is one of the leading eCommerce payment gateways. It’s a popular choice among merchants, both large and small, due to its offering of a secure and seamless payment experience. Whether you’re just starting as a business or are looking to switch to a better payment gateway, Authorize.net is a solid option to consider. In this article, we’re going to explore the ins and outs of Authorize.net as a payment gateway provider, and what merchants should consider when signi

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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The UK’s digital banking shift, and the infrastructure behind it

The Payments Association

UK banking is rapidly moving to digital. Future success will depend on speed, seamless customer experiences, and inclusive access for all. A few things caught my eye last week. First, a KPMG report highlighted that the UK’s high-street banks saw profits fall in 2024. The reasons? Customers are moving to alternative lenders and digital-first banks that offer both better savings rates and more intuitive, mobile-led services.

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Telesign Teams Up with PCI Pal to Help Contact Centers Fight Fraud

Finovate

Identity verification provider Telesign, a Proximus Global company, has teamed up with SaaS-based secure payments provider PCI Pal. The two companies will offer a Fraud Management Suite that uses Telesign Intelligence to provide fraud teams and AI bots with real-time risk intelligence before potentially fraudulent transactions occur. Headquartered in Marina del Rey, California, Telesign made its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2023.

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TransferMate receives in-principle approval from Singapore to add payment services

Finextra

TransferMate, the world's leading provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure as a service (IaaS), today announced TransferMate Pte. Ltd. has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to add account issuance, domestic money transfers and e-money issuance to its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license.

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Payit™ by NatWest Partners With Prommt

Fintech Finance

Prommt the premium pay-by-link platform for remote payments, has announced a partnership with Payit by NatWest. Payit is an award-winning Open Banking solution from NatWest enabling a way to send and receive payments instantly without the need for bank or card details. Together, the companies are revolutionising how businesses collect payments, making the process faster, more secure and more cost effective.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Choosing the Right NetSuite Payment Processor: A Comprehensive Evaluation

EBizCharge

Choosing the right payment processor isn’t just about handling credit card transactions—it’s about ensuring your entire finance system runs efficiently. For businesses using NetSuite, this decision is especially important. The right NetSuite payment processor can improve billing accuracy, automate receivables, and reduce hours of manual work every month.

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My EU Pay presents mass payouts for an integrated cross-border payments experience

The Payments Association

My EU Pay launches a real-time mass payouts platform, streamlining global bulk payments with full compliance, FX support, and seamless API integration. My EU Pay, an established financial technology firm specialising in cross-border payments and modern payments services, has announced the launch of its integrated m ass payouts solution designed to help businesses streamline and simplify bulk payments cross-border.

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Bluefin Forges Strategic Partnership with Cassa Centrale Raiffeisen, ICIT, and Worldline

Finovate

Payment and data security company Bluefin has teamed up with Cassa Centrale Raiffeisen, ICIT, and Worldline to enhance payment and data security to All-in-One (AIO) payment devices. The partnership will focus initially on serving businesses in Italy’s prosperous South Tyrol region. Bluefin demonstrated its technology at Finovate’s developer’s conference, FinDEVR, in 2014.

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Paymentology launches digital card platform in South Africa

Finextra

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, has launched a new mobile-first card management platform, PayoCard, to help digital banks and fintechs in South Africa extend fast, secure, and intuitive card services to their customers.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.