Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Mastercard, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and Egyptian Banks Company (EBC), brings Apple Pay to users in Egypt, providing a safer, more secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online. Apple pay empowers consumers with a safer, more convenient way to pay, whether in-store or online.

Visa 98

Visa Central Bank Debit Card Encryption 98

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The way we bank is changing in the age of COVID-19. And as Entersekt Senior Vice President of Product Christian Ali told PYMNTS in a recent interview, the means by which banks authenticate their suddenly digital users must change, too. That security layer itself is only as strong as the authentication process.

Authentication 98

Authentication Use Case Phishing Contactless Payments 98

Fintech Review

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2025, the way we pay bills online is about more than just convenience, it is about control, personalisation, and financial transparency. So what are the best ways to pay bills online in 2025? Consumers expect fast, mobile, and intuitive experiences when they pay bills online.

Online and Mobile Banking 52

Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration BNPL Embedded Payments 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Businesses and financial institutions (FIs) are constantly examining ways to make their customers’ accounts more secure, especially as more consumers go online to make purchases and transact during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A convenient, yet secure solution could be just a few taps away, however.

Authentication 108

Authentication Consumer Online and Mobile Banking Verification 108

Fintech Review

APRIL 17, 2025

Banking has entered a new era. To bank digital today is no longer a novelty, it is the default. From account opening to investment tracking, every core function of traditional banking now has a faster, more user-friendly counterpart online. What Does It Mean to Bank Digital?

Online and Mobile Banking 59

Online and Mobile Banking Embedded Finance Multi-Currency Money Laundering 59

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

As digital wallets reshape finance and big tech challenges traditional banks, who will control the future of money? The partnership signals a potential shift in power, where platforms like X aim to rival traditional banks in how money moves and who controls financial access.

Digital Payments 88

Digital Payments Finance Online and Mobile Banking Payments 88

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. It ensures the secure transfer of funds from a customer to a merchant via their preferred payment method. A payment processing system is a technology that facilitates the secure transfer of funds from a customer to a merchant.

Process 88

Process Payment APIs and Integration Processors Online and Mobile Banking 88

Fintech News

MARCH 25, 2024

Mobile banking is a rapidly growing market that’s projected to hit a value of US$7 billion by 2032. The 2023 study, which analyzed malware targeting banking apps, uncovered that 29 malware families targeted 1,800 banking applications across 61 countries last year.

Mobile Banking 120

Mobile Banking Online and Mobile Banking Identity Theft Credential 120

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

We can hail a ride from a mobile app, and our transactions for all sorts of goods and services can be easily paid for from our phones. There are a wide variety of digital payment types, such as mobile POS systems, contactless payments, and digital wallets. All you need to use a digital wallet is a smartphone.

Digital Payments 163

Digital Payments Online and Mobile Banking Contactless Payments Payments 163

FICO

MAY 8, 2020

Security and Authentication in a Digital World. For many years we’ve been reliant on usernames and passwords to secure digital accounts – but we know these aren’t adequate. Any new authentication methods as a minimum, must offer a suitable level of security and be acceptable to those that use them.

Authentication 83

Authentication Security Online and Mobile Banking Ubiquitous 83

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Traditional banks often view SMEs as high-risk due to limited credit history and collateral. For these businesses, securing a loan can be challenging, time-consuming, and costly. Despite their significant contributions to GDP and employment, SMEs in emerging markets remain underserved by traditional banking.

FinTech 105

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

They simply tap their credit card , mobile device, or smartwatch to pay. TL;DR The top 7 types of contactless payments are NFC payments , RFID payments , tap-to-pay cards , QR code payments , mobile wallets , wearable payments , and crypto transactions. Each offers a fast, secure option that helps reduce checkout friction.

Contactless Payments 88

Contactless Payments Online and Mobile Banking Encryption CHIPS 88

The Fintech Times

APRIL 10, 2025

Utilita , the UK-based pay-as-you-go energy supplier, is rolling out ‘Payit’, the open banking payments solution from NatWest. Powered by open banking technology through payments initiation, Payit by NatWest provides customers with an additional digital payment method to be able to manage their energy payments safely and securely.

Accounts 59

Accounts Online and Mobile Banking Mobile Banking Risk 59

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Like most business owners, your instincts tell you to hop on the bandwagon and launch an online store for your business. From different types of online payment gateways and key features to look for, to tips to help you choose the right payment solution for your business and implement it. This is expected to grow to 22.6%

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Payment APIs and Integration Payment Gateways Gateways 88

Fintech Finance

MAY 28, 2025

myTU , a fully automated, AI-native and cloud-first digital bank, has introduced Apple Pay integration,a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash and uses the power of the iPhone to protect every transaction.

Online and Mobile Banking 52

Online and Mobile Banking Contactless Payments Blocks AI 52

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fraudsters are becoming increasingly adept at bypassing security protocols, often using social engineering techniques to convince victims to unknowingly hand over sensitive information. This has led to a noticeable uptick in card-related fraud, especially in remote purchases, where criminals use stolen card details for online transactions.

Scams 88

Scams Push-to-Card Fraud Detection Online and Mobile Banking 88

Stax

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They include: the merchant, cardholder, card associations, acquiring bank, issuing bank, and payment processor. These are not banks, but rather governing bodies that set interchange rates, and arbitrate between acquiring and issuing banks. Acquiring Bank: The business’ (i.e., merchant’s) bank.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Process Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration 88

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The transition to Bankline Direct Digital accelerates and streamlines connectivity, ensures long-term regulatory compliance and alignment with global standards, boosts resilience and security, and offers scalability while supporting enhanced decision making and business intelligence.

ISO 20022 98

ISO 20022 ISOs Online and Mobile Banking Payments 98

Stax

JANUARY 21, 2025

To accept electronic payment methods fast and securely, you need a payment gateway. A payment gateway is a tool that allows merchants to authenticate and receive payments from their customers electronically. With a payment gateway, they simply enter their card details online on your website or app.

Payment Gateways 88

Payment Gateways Gateways PCI DSS Payment APIs and Integration 88

Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Completing online payments via manual card entry can be time-consuming and off-putting for customers. Click to Pay completely removes the need to enter credit card information during online purchases, making it more convenient and faster than manual card entry. It is also built to be super secure.

Payment APIs and Integration 68

Payment APIs and Integration Online and Mobile Banking Payment Gateways Gateways 68

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

These innovations are redefining how payments are processed and driving efficiency, enhancing security, and creating personalised customer experiences. Businesses increasingly leveraged BNPL services to improve cash flow flexibility, while AI played a crucial role in enhancing fraud prevention and transactional security.

Payments Trends 88

Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Payments 88

Fintech News

JULY 9, 2024

Major retail banks in Singapore will progressively phase out One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for digital token users over the next three months. Announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), this move aims to better protect customers from phishing scams.

Phishing 109

Phishing Scams Online and Mobile Banking Credential 109

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) have become a big part of todays evolving fintech landscape, as consumers seek faster, more convenient, and secure ways to pay. These methods leverage digital wallets, mobile payments, bank transfers, and other innovative technologies to deliver more flexible options for consumers.

Alternative Payment Methods 59

Alternative Payment Methods Online and Mobile Banking BNPL Payments 59

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Visa Payment Passkey – Enables consumers to authenticate their identity, and authorise payments, by scanning their biometrics. For online shopping, Visa passkeys replace passwords or one-time codes. Visa is committed to meeting the evolving demands of consumers and merchants, ensuring seamless and secure payments.”

Product 101

Product Cross-Border FinTech Cross-Border Payments 101

Stax

MARCH 4, 2025

TL;DR Online payments rely on API or hosted gateways with encryption and fraud detection, while in-store transactions require POS hardware with EMV chip technology and NFC capabilities. From there, configure your settings, and test transactions for security and functionality.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Payment APIs and Integration Payment Gateways Gateways 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Investment platform, interactive investor has improved the way its customers can make payments or deposit funds online as it partners with UK bank, NatWest. The option is available to all ii customers with a bank account with access to online banking or a mobile banking app.

Online and Mobile Banking 69

Online and Mobile Banking Accounts Authentication Risk 69

Stax

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Whether you are starting a new online store or looking to grow your existing brick-and-mortar small business, you must make provisions for accepting credit card payments. A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco showed that credit cards account for 31% of all payments, significantly more than cash at 18%, and debit cards at 29%.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Small Business Process Credit Card Payment Processing 88

Clearly Payments

MARCH 14, 2025

A credit card transaction is a process involving multiple entities, complex technology, and rigorous security protocols. trillion in 2024, with digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay now representing over 40% of online transactions. Acquiring Bank The acquiring bank processes the transaction on behalf of the merchant.

Credit Cards 52

Credit Cards Transactions PCI DSS Online and Mobile Banking 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

FinTech solution company Entersekt has upgraded its authentication technology in the DACH region of Europe, according to a release. The company recently announced that the software company Netcetera implemented the authentication system for Bank-Verlag, a company that makes and provides secure services for Germany’s banks.

Payment Security 85

Payment Security Security Authentication Online and Mobile Banking 85

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Digital identity solutions have become increasingly widespread in recent years as alternatives or supplements to old-fashioned authentication methods like passwords. Multifactor authentication (MFA) and biometric scans are quickly becoming the norm in numerous fields, including online accounts for banks and other businesses.

Multifactor Authentication 97

Multifactor Authentication MFA Verification Online and Mobile Banking 97

Finovate

JUNE 5, 2025

Token.io , an account-to-account (A2A) payment infrastructure innovator, secured a strategic investment from HSBC this week. helped the bank launch its HSBC Open Payments solution. The technology enables businesses to connect their checkout pages with online apps or mobile platforms used by customers. CEO Todd Clyde said.

Online and Mobile Banking 52

Online and Mobile Banking Irrevocability API Payment Solutions 52

Fintech News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), fraud is becoming an increasingly serious challenge for financial institutions, an issue that has been exacerbated by the rapid adoption of digital transactions and online banking. A year later, Kathmandu-based NIC Asia Bank suffered a major heist, with hackers managing to make about US$4.4

APACS 123

APACS Online and Mobile Banking Fraud Prevention Fraud Detection 123

Segpay

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

An answer to our pain has been developing over the past few years through paying with bank payments or transactions. This month we wanted to look at the options available, their benefits, and where you can find these pay by bank options. The Pay by Bank Process So how does pay by bank work?

Accounts 105

Accounts Online and Mobile Banking Payments Authentication 105

Clearly Payments

MARCH 22, 2024

In the landscape of commerce, mobile payments have emerged as a disruptive force, altering the way people engage in financial transactions. As technology advances and consumer preferences evolve, the trajectory of mobile payments promises unparalleled convenience, robust security, and seamless integration into our daily lives.

Contactless Payments 105

Contactless Payments Online and Mobile Banking Mobile Payments Payments 105

Open Banking Excellence

JANUARY 9, 2024

This is leading to a golden age of choice for businesses, who now have access to the cost savings and customer-centric capabilities that a new wave of Open Banking-powered payment products can deliver. Insurers shouldn’t just sit back and wait for regulation and the dawn of Open Insurance to start benefiting from Open Banking.

Payment APIs and Integration 130

Payment APIs and Integration Payer Online and Mobile Banking Authentication 130

Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

TL;DR You get to choose from traditional payment methods like cash and checks, online payment methods like digital wallets and ACH transfers, and emerging payment methods like BNPL services and cryptocurrencies. Its role is to encrypt and securely transfer your customers payment data to your payment processor.

Small Business 88

Small Business Wire Transfer BNPL ACH 88

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Salad Money , an online loan provider, is rolling out Payit, the open banking payments solution by NatWest , to enable its customers to make loan repayments more easily. By eliminating the need for card details, typically stored by third parties, NatWest minimises the risk of online fraud. No more 16-digit card numbers.

Online and Mobile Banking 59

Online and Mobile Banking Risk Accounts Authentication 59