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Wallet wars: How digital payments are reshaping finance

The Payments Association

Early 2000s The turn of the millennium saw the rise of tech companies attempting to break into new ground in the digital payments and e-commerce space, with PayPal at the forefront. The fintech pioneered the first phase of digital payments, enabling secure online transactions and laying the groundwork for future wallet technologies.

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Visa Launches “Tap-to-Add Card” in Egypt to Enhance Secure and Seamless Digital Payment Experiences

Fintech Finance

Visa , the global leader in digital payments, has announced the launch of , Tap-to-Add Card, in the Egyptian market. The ‘Tap-to-Add Card’ feature will boost customer confidence and encourage wider adoption of digital payments.”

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What You Need to Know About Singapore’s Most Common Payment Fraud

Fintech News

In the lead-up to Safer Internet Day, global payments provider Adyen has shed light on the evolving payment fraud landscape in Singapore. With its high level of digital payments maturity, the country has witnessed shifting trends in fraudulent activities.

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Visa Launches Tap-to-Add Card in Egypt to Bolster Digital Payment Adoption and Card Security

The Fintech Times

Digital payments giant Visa has launched Tap-to-Add Card in the Egyptian market, enabling cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets with a simple tap on their mobile device. “Our goal is to empower individuals and businesses with cutting-edge technologies that offer both speed and security.

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What Canadian Merchants Need to Know About International Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

PSD2 (Payment Services Directive 2) : Also in the European Union, PSD2 aims to strengthen consumer protection and requires two-factor authentication for payments. Require strong customer authentication : Two-factor authentication can reduce fraud risks, especially in regions where it’s legally required.

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Mastercard Brings Apple Pay to Customers in Egypt

Fintech Finance

To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code.

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Mastercard Reinvents Checkout With Password and Number Free Payments

Fintech Finance

Where passwords or one-time codes are obsolete, and secure on-device biometrics allow seamless authentication across devices and websites, ensuring personal data stays on the device. Even with the rise of cutting-edge digital payment solutions, online shopping still faces challenges and points of friction.

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