My Payment Savvy

AUGUST 10, 2025

You need to know about alternative online payment methods. Alternative payment methods (APMs) are any solutions that don’t rely on traditional credit or debit cards. Not all customers have access to credit cards, and some prefer not to share card information online.

Alternative Payment Methods

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. They let buyers initiate payments by placing their mobile phone near a compatible payment terminal.

Small Business

Fintech Weekly

JULY 3, 2025

The truth is that it was never easier to enter the crypto industry, especially with specialized online platforms offering newbie-friendly tools that lower the entry barrier. If you access the Bitcoin calculator on Paybis , you can see the asset’s value in more than 45 fiat currencies. Enter credit or debit card details.

Bitcoin

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 24, 2024

Summary of Statistics in this Article In the United States, contactless payments accounted for 34% of all debit card transactions in 2023, a significant increase from 19% in 2020. According to Visa, tokenized transactions accounted for 85% of all mobile debit transactions in North America in 2023.

Debit Card

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Amid the rallies that have marked all manner of asset classes in 2020 – where things hummed along to start the year, turned sour in the spring and then rebounded (nay, roared) into the waning months, bitcoin stands out. But now, at least some asset managers have been embracing bitcoin as a hedge against currencies and gold.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2016

It’s not yet the holidays, but it’s almost Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, a fitting theme for today’s bitcoin news. billion online during the run-up to Diwali, according to RedSeer Consulting. And bitcoin purveyors and exchangers are eyeing an emerging eCommerce market in India that might offer the right components for traction.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Sweden’s Riksbank is assessing e-krona, a new form of digital currency that hopes to take the country a step closer to the creation of the world’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to reports on Thursday (Feb. CBDCs are a digital form of traditional money issued and governed by a country’s central bank.

Central Bank

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, FIS is working with Quontic Bank on the Bitcoin Rewards Checking Account, while Aeldra has chosen i2c Inc. to power its digital private banking offerings. FIS Powers Launch Of Quontic Bank’s Bitcoin Rewards Account. to fuel its online private banking offerings.

Online and Mobile Banking

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Scan the headlines over the past few weeks and cryptos, well beyond the marquee bitcoin, are making inroads into mainstream consumer and business activities. Square bought $50 million of bitcoin. PayPal is opening its network to allow consumers to shop using cryptocurrency. The mechanics and clumsiness of it all have not helped.

Cryptocurrency

Fintech News

AUGUST 12, 2024

A new report by Reputa, an online reputation monitoring system provided by Viettel, Vietnam’s state-owned telecommunications giant, offers an analysis of the country’s fintech sector and provides rankings of the most reputable fintech companies in Vietnam based on their online reputation and reach.

FinTech

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this 2024 report, we’ll explore how payment methods have evolved in the Canadian market, focusing particularly on the shift towards digital, contactless payments , and mobile along with other 2024 trends. Digital banks, sometimes called Neobanks, push consumers into digital banking and digital payments.

Process

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It encompasses a wide array of services and technologies designed to securely and efficiently handle payments, including credit and debit card transactions, mobile payments, online payments, and more. The US eCommerce and online payments market witnessed remarkable growth, generating over $1.1 trillion by 2028.

Process

Segpay

MAY 7, 2025

Lets take a closer look at the landscape of online gaming in Australia? Online gaming in Australia has experienced significant growth. The online gaming industry in Australia has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors. billion and is expected to double by 2033.

Payment Solutions

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2017

If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing time and again and expecting different results, then perhaps the way we pay through, and interact with, online banking may have a hint of madness, or at least complacency. Here’s a wakeup call of sorts: Volmar noted that in recent months, the U.K. It’s unlivable. percent of fraud?”.

Security

Fintech Review

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Emergence of Card Payments The introduction of credit cards in the mid-20th century marked a pivotal moment. Debit cards soon followed, enabling consumers to spend only what they had in their accounts. Over time, card networks such as Visa and Mastercard expanded globally.

Payment Solutions

Segpay

MARCH 10, 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of online gaming, having a reliable and secure payment gateway is crucial for both gamers and gaming businesses. Understanding the Basics of Gaming Payment Gateways A gaming payment gateway is a technology that facilitates online transactions between players and gaming platforms.

Payment Gateways

PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2019

Digital currency exchange Coinbase announced that its Visa debit card is now available in six additional European countries. The company debuted the card in the U.K. When customers use the Coinbase Card, the crypto is instantly converted into fiat currency, such as the pound. USD) card issuance fee. he said.

Debit Card

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

EFT payments are transactions between the sender and receiver that transfer funds electronically from the sender’s bank account to the receiver’s. Learn More Debit and credit card transactions Perhaps the most commonly known EFT payment type is credit and debit card transactions. Easy to use.

Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)

Segpay

JANUARY 10, 2024

8 minute read Spain’s Online Gaming Market has seen massive growth over the years. million) in online sports betting, a spectacular 42.8% million) in online sports betting, a spectacular 42.8% Spaniards engage fervently in various gaming genres, including esports, mobile gaming, console gaming, and online gambling.

Online and Mobile Banking

PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2017

Google is also partnering with Visa and Mastercard to improve PayPal’s mobile checkout, and it introduced its new Google Payment API to make online purchases easier. million | Venture funding raised by startup company Greenlight that provides debit cards to children.

Online and Mobile Banking

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A 2018 survey by Bank of America shows that millennials’ top financial priorities were saving for emergency funds (64%), saving for retirement (49%), and saving to buy a house (33%) — not much different from the concerns their baby boomer parents had 30 years ago. From big banks to big tech. From big banks to big tech.

Finance

Fintech News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Digital Treasures Center (DTC) is an enterprise solutions provider offering merchants online services for accepting digital payment solutions, including payment settlement, debit cards, digital wallets, and cryptocurrencies. They broker exchanges of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other digital assets.

Service Provider

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 29, 2016

European customers of Coinbase have been able to buy bitcoin and Ethereum using debit and credit cards for a little over a year. Now, they can do it on mobile , too. Announcing the new functionality on the their blog , Coinbase noted that 40% of its credit and debit card purchases of digital currencies in the U.S.

Bitcoin

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 30, 2015

Digital banking platform for financial institutions. Online auto insurance comparison site. Online & mobile payment solutions in Southeast Asia. Online real estate investment platform. Prepaid mobile wallet for fundraising. Discount mobile remittance service. Total raised: $76 million. OrbitRemit.

Online and Mobile Banking

PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

The notion that Facebook is going to launch and ignite a global payments network, at scale, based on its own branded cryptocurrency and achieve global merchant and consumer acceptance is as likely as the predictions a decade ago that bitcoin and blockchain would, by now, become the internet of money. A Cryptocurrency Play in Three Acts.

Online and Mobile Banking

Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In Canada, a nation celebrated for its rock solid banking and financial systems, which have consistently embraced pioneering technologies, the payment landscape stands as a testament to this ongoing commitment to progress. In a move aimed at promoting the usage of digital wallets and contactless payments, credit card issuers (i.e.

Payments Trends

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2018

There are plenty of mobile apps that let people send money to anyone, anywhere in the world, in any currency. But in developing nations, Steckel noted, getting those methods to connect to the local banking system can be another story. or Spain, online shopping, cryptocurrency buying and speculating, and peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers.

PayPal

Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Mobile payments for mcommerce companies. Mobile bank. Bitcoin exchange. Tags: Enterprise, fraud, security, online banking, payments, API, developers, big data. Here are the deals by size from 7 Nov to 12 Nov, 2015: NCR. ATMs, POS & financial technology. Latest round: $820 million Post-IPO equity.

NOV

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Online, there’s no cash to fall back on. In payments, there are hundreds of players involved in making every single transaction work smoothly, from acquirers and banks to regulators setting standards that must be met to, of course, the payments processor. Without it, how will you pay for your meal? An Investment in Reputation.

Payments

PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2017

The spring brought coverage of mobile advertising and payments on the go at food trucks as small, smart device-powered businesses, and in the fall, we looked at the biggest trends in digital security at the annual Money20/20 Conference in Las Vegas. DIGITAL BANKING TRACKER.

ACH

Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 6, 2016

Notable raises included Finovate alum Tagit which brought in nearly $9 million to supercharge its mobile application development platform. ——-. Mobile financial applications. Online financial advisor. Digital bank. Mobile on-demand insurance . Tags: Consumer, travel insurance, mobile. Consumer alt-lender.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 26, 2016

Mobile wallet. Digital banking company. Latest round: $40 million Debt (Silcon Valley Bank). Digital bank. Mobile payments. Digital banking company. Online bookkeeping service. Tags: Consumer, payments, blockchain, crypto-currency, bitcoin, peer-to-peer funds transfers, remittances. million.

Debit Card

Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Financing online consumer purchases. Online small business financing. Prepaid card platform. Mobile banking & payments platform. Mobile ecommerce & payments platform. Tags: Payments, mobile, remittances, banking, Indonesia (market). Total raised: $299.1 million ($99.1 Align Commerce.

NOV

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Web and mobile payment solutions for merchants. Online personal financial management. Mobile payment & loyalty app. Mobile transaction aggregation. SoftPay Mobile. Mobile point-of-sale. Bitcoin investing. Online platform for equity investing. Online telecom recharge & billpay.

Online and Mobile Banking

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2018

As with a couple other companies on this list, the coinciding meteoric rise in Bitcoin price likely helped buoy investor interest in all things crypto at the time.). In late December, Riot Blockchain’s stock rose dramatically once more to hit a new high, likely buoyed by the corresponding spike in bitcoin price. Overstock.com.

Blockchain

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 13, 2016

Ixaris landed $6 million for its prepaid card platform. Online & offline real estate broker. Mobile payment platform for restuarants. Tags:Consumer, merchants, payments, POS, acquiring, debit/credit cards, mobile. Online stock trading game. Bitcoin payments. Online payment platform.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Mobile payments. Developer tools for mobile card acceptance . Cybersecurity tools for banks and credit unions. Mobile payments for parking lots. Tags: Consumer, lending, banking, insurance, credit cards, lead gen. Total raised: $54.1 Source: Crunchbase. HQ: Lagos, Nigeria. Total raised: $13+ million.

FinTech