NFCW

JANUARY 23, 2025

The launch follows news from Qualcomm that the mobile chipset giant is actively working to add support for ultra high frequency Rain RFID tag reading to mobile devices, initially for the enterprise market and later also for mainstream consumer devices. Plus, with its fast-charging, long-lasting battery, your staff is always ready.”

Contactless Payments 115

Contactless Payments Non-Bank On-Demand Bank Card 115

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

This shiftis not merely a matter of convenience; it is emblematic of an increasingly complex convergence between state-of-the-art technology, consumer desires for seamlessness, and the regions particular socio-economic landscape. Open banking APIs has the potential bolster B2B payments in the region.

Payments Trends 127

Payments Trends Payment APIs and Integration Embedded Finance Cross-Border 127

Open Banking Excellence

JULY 2, 2025

has taken an entirely market-led approach until now, other countries have been driven by regulatory mandates that have shaped their respective Open Banking ecosystems, such as in the UK, the European Union, Australia and Brazil. While the U.S. Take the UK, for example. That hasn’t really happened.

Regulations 130

Regulations Non-Bank Rules Innovation 130

Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

No longer just a fintech novelty, it is a cornerstone of the new digital economy—driving shifts in consumer behaviour, altering merchant ecosystems, and compelling banks and PSPs to rethink their roles. In their place stands a more sophisticated and scalable payment conduit: the digital wallet. This is not an incremental change.

Consumer 52

Consumer Payment APIs and Integration Payments Microtransactions 52

Fintech Finance

APRIL 1, 2025

With this collaboration, Mastercard Move will be available to members of Centiglobe’s blockchain-based payments platform – regulated banks and payment service providers – through a single integration. Centiglobe’s mission is to reshape global payments with faster, more secure, and accessible cross-border transactions.

Near Real-Time 59

Near Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Visa 59

Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

Indigenous Banking (Shroffs and Mahajans): Long before modern banks, India had a thriving indigenous banking system. These banks introduced formal ledger-based accounting and cheque payments. This was a significant step towards non-cash payments but was slow and prone to errors.

Financial Inclusion 52

Financial Inclusion Payment APIs and Integration Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Funds Transfer 52

Cardfellow

JUNE 25, 2025

The burden of proof to show that a customer has been rightfully charged falls on you, and when consumers successfully dispute charges, you lose both the product sold and the revenue from that sale. Even when a dispute is unsuccessful, the acquiring bank will withhold payment for any chargebacks until the matter is resolved.

Disputes 98

Disputes Credit Cards Card Association Acquirers 98

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Marking International Fraud Awareness Week, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published research showing the emotional and financial toll of Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud on UK consumers. Increased transparency through data: The PSR’s annual APP fraud performance data shows consumers how effectively banks handle fraud.

Research 98

Research Risk Fraud Prevention Scams 98

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

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

Singapore’s top digital wallets A consumer survey conducted as part of the research revealed that the most popular digital wallets used in-store in Singapore are DBS PayLah! (25%), is a versatile mobile wallet app developed by DBS Bank in Singapore, designed to simplify daily transactions and lifestyle activities. It claims 2.3

Credit Cards 95

Credit Cards Online and Mobile Banking Point-of-Sale (POS) Payments 95

Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

A seasoned Banking and Payments expert with 30 years of experience, Adeosun has played key roles in leading institutions such as First Bank, Access Bank, UBA, and NIBSS (A National Central Switch). To spearhead its operations in Nigeria, BPC welcomes Dapo Adeosun as Managing Director, Nigeria.

Financial Inclusion 83

Financial Inclusion Non-Bank Economy Digital Payments 83

Stax

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

And yet, accepting non-cash forms of payments is more or less required to operate a modern business, at least in the U.S. They include: the merchant, cardholder, card associations, acquiring bank, issuing bank, and payment processor. 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

JANUARY 7, 2025

Wise Platform , Wises global payments infrastructure for banks, financial institutions and larger enterprises, today announced the appointment of Lauren Langbridge as Commercial Director for North America, and Manuel Sandhofer as its new General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Brazil.

Cross-Border 98

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Multi-Currency International Payments 98

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Consumers can set parameters or choose between debit, credit, ‘pay-in-four’, or pay using rewards points. New wallet payment experience – Soon, consumers will be able to use their wallets to scan and pay at merchants outside of their domestic markets that accept Visa via scanning-enabled QR codes.

Product 101

Product Cross-Border FinTech Cross-Border Payments 101

Fintech Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

The “LATAM Payment Methods & Digital Payments 2025: Consumer Trends and Market Forecasts” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. How do consumer payment preferences vary across Latin American countries, and why? trillion by 2027. Mexico 6.4.

Digital Payments 96

Digital Payments Payments Debit Card Online and Mobile Banking 96

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 This evolution will make payments virtually effortless and boost both security and convenience for consumers.”

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border AI Push-to-Card Real Time Payments 88

The Payments Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Tokenisation and the embedded finance boom Embedded finance is reshaping the consumer experience by integrating financial services into e-commerce platforms and apps. With FedNow enabling instant payments in the US, speed and reliability become non-negotiable.

Security 88

Security Payment Security Payment APIs and Integration Credential 88

Fintech Finance

JUNE 23, 2025

These partnerships help extend ACI Connetic far beyond a traditional payments hub, delivering robust, highly functional payment engines to support financial institutions in meeting growingly stringent non-functional requirements and increase resilience against potential disruptions.

Technology 84

Technology Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank Fraud Prevention 84

Stax

MARCH 13, 2025

A survey by Forbes Advisor also revealed that 33% of consumers prefer to use credit cards as they’re safer than carrying cash. Behind every seamless payment card transaction is a complex network of banks, credit card companies, and payment systems working together to transfer money from the customer to the merchant.

Debit Card 88

Debit Card Credit Cards Processors Processing Costs 88

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Businesses and consumers paying into and out of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will benefit from faster, cheaper and more transparent cross-border payments through a public-private collaboration between Mastercard and the Arab Regional Payment System, Buna.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Visa Due Diligence 59

The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

From open banking to open finance and beyond: The future of financial data-sharing March 18 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The evolution of open banking into open finance, examining regional regulatory approaches and adoption trends. Why is it important?

Finance 88

Finance Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank Embedded Finance 88

Stax

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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%. The company facilitates the transfer of information and funds between the customer’s bank and your business’ bank.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Small Business Process Credit Card Payment Processing 88

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Notably, the rise of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are transforming the digital payments landscape. These innovations offer businesses and consumers a way to move money faster, cheaper, and more securely. This approach is time-consuming, inefficient, and highly prone to errors.

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border Reconciliation Compliance Payments 88

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

It identifies key growth drivers and draws insights from a national survey of more than 1,100 consumers to understand the dynamics shaping Cambodias e-commerce landscape. year-over-year (YoY), according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). The survey reveals that online banking penetration reached a remarkable 60% in 2024.

Instant Payments 73

Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking Cross-Border 73

BioCatch

MARCH 13, 2025

On March 5, 2025, the California Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions held a hearing on The Golden Age of Scams: How Technology and Transnational Fraud Rings Threaten California Consumers.

Scams 64

Scams Consumer Non-Bank Technology 64

The Fintech Times

APRIL 12, 2025

Embedded finance is rapidly changing the way consumers and businesses alike interact with financial services. As traditional banking processes are replaced by more integrated financial solutions, companies across industries are embedding payment processing, lending, insurance, and investment services directly into their platforms.

Embedded Finance 78

Embedded Finance Finance Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank 78

The Fintech Times

APRIL 2, 2025

By integrating with Mastercard Move through the Centiglobe payments platform, banks and payment service providers gain access to a broad range of money movement options, enabling them to scale their cross-border payment operations efficiently.

Visa 59

Visa Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Near Real-Time 59

The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

It assesses whether the new policy is effectively protecting consumers and reducing fraud, while also highlighting ongoing challenges and debates about a broader, cross-sector approach to tackling APP fraud. Authorised push payment (APP) scams remain one of the most devastating forms of financial fraud affecting UK consumers.

Scams 88

Scams Assessments Consumer Protection Fraud Prevention 88

Clearly Payments

JULY 12, 2025

Conversely, slowdowns in GDP can signal tighter consumer spending, lower business investment, and reduced demand for financial services. GDP in Canada (World Bank data) is about US$2.241 trillion, growing by 1.6% GDP in the USA (World Bank data) is about US$29.18 trillion, growing by 2.8% In 2020, U.S.

Payments 66

Payments Volume ACH On-Demand 66

Fintech Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

This investment reflects PayU GPO’s broader strategy to drive financial inclusion and modernise the continent’s payment infrastructure, while responding to rapidly shifting consumer preferences. Meanwhile, Open Banking methods are rapidly gaining traction – CapitecPay transactions alone grew by 104% year-on-year.

PCI DSS 52

PCI DSS Online and Mobile Banking Financial Inclusion Alternative Payment Methods 52

Stax

MAY 6, 2025

Credit cards are a staple in the wallets of consumers today, and they will undoubtedly be a payment method of choice for years to come, particularly as the adoption of mobile and contactless payments continues to grow. The issuing bank This is the cardholders bank or the financial institution that issued their credit or debit card.

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Online and Mobile Banking Payment APIs and Integration Credit Card Payment Processing 88

Fintech News

APRIL 16, 2025

Through the partnership, NAPAS will integrate ISTs tokenisation technology into its domestic payment network, which connects over 40 banks. Vietnamese consumers will soon be able to make in-store payments using their banks mobile wallets on Android smartphones, or through Apple Pay on iOS devices.

Digital Payments 66

Digital Payments Payment APIs and Integration Contactless Payments Non-Bank 66

The Fintech Times

JULY 14, 2025

The horse in front Just like the vast natural grassland of the Kazakh Steppe, which lies in contrast to the modern cities of Astana and Almaty, so is the traditional banking landscape (dominated by three large banking groups) contrasted by a fast-moving digital leader – Kaspi.kz (Kaspi). However, this was not the case for Kaspi.

Payment APIs and Integration 59

Payment APIs and Integration Online and Mobile Banking Embedded Finance Non-Bank 59

Finovate

JULY 11, 2025

“With over 14 million active Peruvian users, Yape empowers millions of consumers with reliable daily transactions,” Yape Head of Payments Claudia Silva said. As a brand, PagoEfectivo has been a major force in Latin America’s eCash payment ecosystem, supporting the transactions of millions of online consumers.

Innovation 65

Innovation Cross-Border Online and Mobile Banking Payments 65

The Payments Association

MAY 28, 2025

The cards seven-decade journey from manual imprinters to contactless payments has embodied a constant balancing act between security imperatives and consumer convenience. Manual card entry, inconsistent authentication requirements and consumer hesitancy about storing payment information often create a labyrinthine checkout process.

Credential 88

Credential Payments Issuers Visa 88

Fintech Review

MAY 6, 2025

That is including digital wallets, instant bank transfers, and buy-now-pay-later options, particularly tailored for regional preferences. Each has its strengths: Stripe dominates the US startup ecosystem, Adyen has deep relationships with European enterprises and marketplaces, and PayPal retains vast consumer brand loyalty.

Payment APIs and Integration 52

Payment APIs and Integration Payments Processors Alternative Payment Methods 52

The Payments Association

JULY 19, 2025

This reclassification has significant regulatory and commercial consequences for the EMI sector, potentially raising compliance costs, impacting bank partnerships, and limiting innovation. Industry commentary “The payments market continually evolves, giving consumers and businesses more choice and greater convenience.

Money Laundering 88

Money Laundering Risk Financial Crimes Due Diligence 88