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Future-proofing card issuing: Four strategic shifts banks must make now


The Payments Association

To stay competitive in a fast-changing payments landscape, banks must rethink card issuing as a strategic enabler, prioritising user experience, simplification, cloud agility, and resilience. The card issuing space is evolving rapidly, shaped by changing customer expectations, stricter regulations, and new technological capabilities. In this dynamic environment, traditional approaches to card issuing are no longer sufficient.

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Pay10 processes UAE’s first open finance transaction under new framework

Finextra

Pay10 the UAE’s first licensed third-party provider (TPP) under the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance framework, announces it has successfully processed the country’s first live Open Finance transaction in partnership with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), the first certified bank on the Al Tareq platform.

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Playing a strategic role in the future of payments

The Payments Association

With digital payments becoming the norm, financial institutions are under pressure to modernise—and Bottomline is helping them do just that. Led by Vitus Rotzer, chief product officer for financial messaging, Bottomline was recently recognised for its contributions to the payments industry, including being named Best Cross-Border Payments Provider in North America at the 2025 International Banker Awards.

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Cut the Fat: The Real Cost of Cross-Border Payments

Finextra

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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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Fighting Fraud: PayPal Utilises AI to Launch Dynamic Scam Detection

The Fintech Times

Online payment system PayPal is enhancing its customers’ protection with the launch of a new AI-powered, dynamic scam detection feature. Created for PayPal and Venmo Friends and Family payments, the new launch is designed to proactively alert customers to potential scams and prevent losses in real-time. The alerts intervene when it matters most – before any funds are sent.

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PayPal Drives Crypto Payments into the Mainstream, Reducing Costs and Expanding Global Commerce

PayPal

Pay with Crypto powers near-instant settlement, seamless international transactions and provides transaction fee savings of up to 90%.

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Ripple and OpenPayd partner to deliver enterprise-ready stablecoin and payment infrastructure

The Payments Association

OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple , the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, bringing together two infrastructure leaders with deep expertise across blockchain and traditional finance to deliver compliant, efficient and scalable payment solutions for enterprise clients.

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Deep Dive: Plaid - Products, Tech, and Business

Finextra

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Payroc Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire BlueSnap

Fintech Finance

Payroc WorldAccess, LLC a leading North American merchant acquirer and payment technology provider, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire BlueSnap, a Boston-based global payment orchestration and AR automation platform. This strategic acquisition unites Payroc’s direct-connect acquiring infrastructure across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and transforms Payroc’s capabilities by adding BlueSnap’s robust global and enterprise capabilities.

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Visa Supercharges Fleet Cards with Google Pay Integration and Dynamic Tokenization

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

From a Press Release dated July 30, 2025, San Francisco, California Visa has announced the integration of Google Pay with its fleet card offering, introducing tokenization and push-to-wallet capabilities across the digital wallet ecosystem. This marks a significant advancement for fleet operators, following Visa's earlier expansion to Apple Pay, and now covers approximately 92% of smartphones globally based on near field communication (NFC) capability and market share.

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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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Optimising Cross-Border Payments Globally: Shaping the Economy of Tomorrow

Fintech News

Cross-border payments are the fundamental infrastructure that facilitates the flow of money within an increasingly interconnected global economy, underpinning commerce between individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. While traditional payment systems have historically struggled with inefficiencies such as high costs and slow processing times, addressing these challenges presents tremendous opportunities for innovation, expanding financial inclusion, and making cross-border transaction

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Why virtual cards are essential to modern merchant payments

The Payments Association

Virtual cards gain momentum in Q3 as merchants seek faster, safer, and more scalable ways to manage business spend and streamline payments. From single-use novelty to a strategic spend tool, virtual cards have come a long way. Today, merchants and businesses are under increasing pressure to optimise cash flow, so control and flexibility are everything.

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Australians embrace digital banking as digital wallet use surges

Finextra

Australian consumers are adopting digital banking services in increasing numbers with 99.3% of transactions taking place over digital channels, including A$160bn in payments made via mobile wallets.

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OpenWay recognized as Best-in-Class in Datos Insights’ 2025 Matrix for Merchant Acquiring Platforms

Fintech Finance

OpenWay , a global leader in payments software and developer of the Way4 digital payment software platform, has been recognized as a Best-in-Class vendor in the 2025 Merchant Acquiring Software Platforms Matrix by Datos Insights. The ranking places OpenWay in the Market Leaders quadrant, based on the strength of its solution capabilities, high customer satisfaction, innovation score, and strong alignment with the strategic needs of modern acquirers.

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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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How to Switch Merchant Accounts without Interrupting Sales

Cardfellow

However, it’s possible to transition to a new processor smoothly and with minimal disruptions. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step by step, from determining if it’s time to switch to actually cancelling your old account. How to Know if It’s Time to Switch Merchant Accounts Before I get into how to switch, you may still be wondering if it’s the right time.

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Mastercard Introduces New Global Tools for B2B Payment Automation

Fintech News

Mastercard is expanding its B2B payments offering with the global launch of Mastercard Receivables Manager and the introduction of Commercial Direct Payments, both aimed at improving virtual card acceptance and supplier reconciliation. Receivables Manager, now available worldwide, helps businesses simplify and automate how they accept virtual card payments.

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Mollie Launches AI-Ready MCP Server to Help Merchants Simplify Workflows

Fintech Finance

Mollie, one of Europe’s fastest-growing payment service providers, today announces the launch of its own Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server – a new tool that makes it easier for merchants to integrate Mollie into their AI applications, simplifying workflows, improving efficiency, and reducing the need for technical know-how. With the rise of AI in business operations, Mollie’s new MCP Server offers merchants a smarter way to manage complexity and simplify their workflows.

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Implementing NetSuite Payment Links to Improve Collection Rates

EBizCharge

Anyone managing accounts receivable in a growing business knows the routine: you send out an invoice, wait, follow up, wait some more, and maybe send another reminder. All the while, cash flow slows, and your team spends time chasing payments instead of closing the books. A big part of the problem? Friction. If customers have to log in to a portal, write a check, or call in a card number, they’re less likely to pay quickly.

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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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Mastercard Debuts Industry-First AI Card Design Studio for Banks and Issuers

Fintech News

Mastercard has launched the AI Card Design Studio , a new tool aimed at helping banks and card issuers quickly create and deploy custom payment card designs. According to Mastercard, it is the first payment network to bring AI-powered card design to market. The platform uses AI to streamline the design process, enabling issuers to generate brand-compliant designs in minutes instead of weeks.

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PayPal Unveils PayPal World to Facilitate Global Payments

Finovate

PayPal’s new launch, PayPal World , is a new global platform designed to connect major digital wallets and payment systems. The new platform will enable users to shop and send money across borders using their domestic wallets without needing international payment methods. PayPal is partnering with Venmo, Mercado Pago, UPI, and Tenpay Global to create wallet interoperability for nearly two billion users and expanding cross-border capabilities for both consumers and merchants.

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FIS to integrate with Circle for USDC payments

Finextra

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AstroPay Launches AstroPay Platform to Let Any Company Embed Global Financial Services at Scale

Fintech Finance

AstroPay , the financial operating system trusted by millions of users globally, today launched its boldest product yet: AstroPay Platform. For the first time, any company—fintech or not—can build and launch their own global financial products using the same infrastructure that powers AstroPay’s consumer wallet. AstroPay Platform gives businesses instant access to a full-stack financial backend: multicurrency wallets, local bank accounts, global and local card issuing, checkout

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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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Cryptocurrency Payments Then and Now: What’s Changed?

CoinRemitter

Cryptocurrency has changed a lot over the years. Initially, a countable number of users were using it. Most people were only familiar with Bitcoin and believed it was the only cryptocurrency. But now, individuals use various cryptocurrencies to send and receive funds. Businesses that accept payment in crypto consider them faster, safer, and easier than traditional payments.

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New E-Payment Tools Rolled Out as Singapore Prepares to Retire Corporate Cheques

Fintech News

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has launched two new electronic payment solutions , EDP and EDP+, to help businesses and individuals move away from cheques ahead of the planned phase-out. The launch follows a joint announcement by ABS and the Monetary Authority of Singapore in December 2024, which outlined the introduction of these solutions in mid-2025 and an extension of the deadline for phasing out corporate cheques.

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EazyPay Launches Mastercard Receivables Manager in Bahrain

The Fintech Times

Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay) has launched Mastercard Receivables Manager in Bahrain, making it the first acquirer in the market to adopt the solution to enhance virtual card payment processing for businesses. Mastercard Receivables Manager will enable EazyPay to support merchants in Bahrain to automate business-to-business (B2B) virtual card receivables.

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Visa brings Google Pay integration into fleet cards

Finextra

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced a major advancement for Fleet Operators. With the addition of Google Pay tokenization and push-to-wallet, Visa addresses the long-standing challenge of fleet data tags being tied solely to the plastic card chip.

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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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Ecommpay Delivers Groundbreaking Open Banking Solution for The Money Platform

Fintech Finance

Ecommpay ’s enhanced open banking solution is helping trading brand, The Money Platform (TMP), deliver timely and accurate payments. With payments executed on demand with both pay-in and pay-out flexibility, inclusive payments platform, Ecommpay has enabled TMP to increase the breadth of pay-in methods and use API instruction for outward payment initiation using Faster Banking.

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Merchant Accounts for Seasonal Businesses

Cardfellow

Choosing a Seasonal Merchant Account Provider For seasonal businesses, transparency is key. You’ll need a processor that isn’t skittish about big seasonal swings in transaction volume and you’ll need to be open with them about the seasonal nature of your business. Additionally, finding a processor that has no or low monthly minimums for your off-months will be critical.

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Fintech Takes a Larger Share of Thailand’s Tech Funding

Fintech News

Over the past decade, fintech has risen to prominence in Thailand, now accounting for a greater share of the country’s most well-funded tech companies than the sector used to, new data released by Tech in Asia reveal. Among Thailand’s nine top-funded tech companies this year, four are either fintech companies or offer financial services. Together, they have secured US$860 million of the total US$2.44 billion raised by these nine companies, representing a 35% share, the data show.

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Wix and PayPal Expand Partnership To Bring Greater Payment Options to US Merchants

The Fintech Times

US-based merchants using Wix.com , the SaaS website builder platform, will now have additional online payment options as a result of an expanded partnership with global paytech PayPal. The Wix Payments platform offers small businesses a more streamlined way to manage payments. Users can handle transactions online, in person, or on the go using a range of secure payment options, designed to accommodate different customer preferences at checkout.

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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.