The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

. “For Visa, this is an opportunity to deliver innovations that enhance payment experiences across Asia Pacific with greater flexibility, security, and convenience. Visa is committed to meeting the evolving demands of consumers and merchants, ensuring seamless and secure payments.”

Product

Fintech News

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to The State of Digital Retail Payments in Asia Pacific 2024 by Forrester , high-growth economies like Indonesia and Malaysia are leading the shift, with consumers increasingly favouring digital payments. Singapores Fluid Digital Payment Landscape Singapores digital wallet scene presents an interesting mix.

APACS

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Will Marwick CEO, IFX Payments The Payments Report 2024 highlights the growing impact of digital currencies, particularly stablecoins, as transformative payment solutions. The report notes how stablecoins, supported by regulatory developments, are driving advancements in digital commerce and cross-border transactions.

Payments Trends

Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation. Its goal is to help grow Indonesias digital economy by enabling seamless transactions for everyone.

FinTech

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

In Cambodia, booming adoption of digital payments is driving a surge in e-commerce activity, with QR code payments and more broadly the Bakong real-time payment system gaining significant traction, according to a new report by Profitence, a corporate finance firm-based in Cambodia. million transactions in 2023, up 28.7%

Instant Payments

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Together with our local strategic partners Telr, our combined solution ensures access to popular payment methods, improved performance through local acquiring, and flexible remittance solutions, making their expansion into the UAE both seamless and successful.

Payment APIs and Integration

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Jeff Parker, CEO, says, “Digital payments will continue to grow rapidly, with mobile wallets expected to reach 4.8 Key trends will include the acceleration of cross-border, real-time and instant payments and the rise of cashless economies. billion users by 2025, nearly 60% of the global population.

Cross-Border

Fintech Finance

JUNE 16, 2025

. – Laurent Zahles CEO of Banque Raiffeisen Luxembourgish consumers will have access to EPI’s services via the Wero standalone app, allowing them to make instant account-to-account payments, both within Luxembourg and across borders with Belgium, France, Germany and subsequently the Netherlands.

Digital Payments

Fintech News

JUNE 23, 2025

With mobile wallet adoption expected to reach 63% in 2025 and the prepaid card and e-wallet market projected to grow, the country stands as a digital payments leader in Southeast Asia. Backed by government stimulus, booming e-commerce, and a digitally savvy population, Thailand’s e-wallet ecosystem is maturing rapidly.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Finance

MARCH 30, 2025

Bancomat , Bizum and SIBS are bringing European payments to the next level through EuroPA, the European Payments Alliance, by achieving a significant milestone in cross-border payments in Europe.

Instant Payments

The Fintech Times

JUNE 23, 2025

The European Payments Alliance , the initiative aiming to build a pan-European payment service, has taken another step towards achieving its goal, as five firms have agreed to explore a shared cross-border payments solution.

Transactions

Fintech Finance

MARCH 30, 2025

Bancomat , Bizum and SIBS are bringing European payments to the next level through EuroPA, the European Payments Alliance, by achieving a significant milestone in cross-border payments in Europe.

Instant Payments

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. Credit, debit, and digital payments have far and away become the most popular payment method. Cash has dropped to less than 20% of all US payments in recent years.

Credit Cards

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Mobile Payments and Contactless Transactions Consumer payment preferences are shifting: 72% of consumers now prefer digital payments over cash. Contactless payments grew by 150% between 2020 and 2023. Mobile wallet usage (Apple Pay, Google Pay) has increased by 80% since 2019. While legal in most U.S.

Small Business

Fintech Finance

MARCH 27, 2025

LankaPay – Sri Lankas National Payment Network – announced their partnership with Ant International , a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, to launch Alipay+ acceptance in Sri Lanka at a press conference held on 25 th March 2025 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

Cross-Border

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This guide provides an overview of popular Alternative Payment Methods, their impact, and why theyre becoming critical for businesses worldwide. What Are Alternative Payment Methods? APMs refer to any payment methods outside traditional credit or debit cards. Popular Examples : Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC (stablecoins).

Alternative Payment Methods

Fintech News

JULY 7, 2025

Nikkei Asia projects that the ASEAN digital payments market could reach US$2 trillion by 2030 , underscoring the massive opportunity. As cross-border payments become easier, platforms will need to walk a careful line between pushing innovation forward and keeping regulators onside.

Automation

Clearly Payments

JULY 12, 2025

non-cash payments increased 6%, with card-based transactions accounting for the vast majority of monthly spending as GDP-supported confidence returned. Business payment activity expanded, with 43% of firms increasing investment in digital payment tools—responding to stronger demand and economic stability.

Payments

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

At the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 , PayPay , Japan’s top QR payment operator, today announced an expanded partnership with Alipay+ , Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation technology solution, broadening its merchant coverage network across Japan.

SARS

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. They also require physical presence for payment. billion transactions and $9.76 trillion in value.

Process

Fintech Finance

JULY 11, 2025

With a comprehensive suite of offerings—including digital payments, data and insights, small business lending, and advanced fraud and security solutions, the merged organization is committed to enabling businesses.

Security

The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

Open finance is transforming financial services by enabling broader data-sharing, fostering competition, and driving innovation in payments and financial products. As more jurisdictions refine regulations and expand open finance frameworks, the focus will shift to interoperability, consumer trust, and cross-industry data integration.

Finance

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Yape is a popular digital wallet and mobile payment app in Peru, developed by Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP). ” The collaboration will cover all regions of Peru, allowing users to benefit from cross-border remittances originating from TerraPay’s extensive sender network, which encompasses nearly all countries.

Financial Inclusion

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Colombia’s digital payments industry is booming, with the country’s leading mobile transactions platform Nequi at the forefront. EBANX , a global technology company specializing in payment services for rising markets, has reported a significant increase in Nequi’s cross-border transaction volume.

Volume

The Fintech Times

JULY 14, 2025

The launch comes as Iraq undergoes economic diversification and digital transformation. Digital banking initiatives, mobile payments, fintech innovation, and economic reforms, have all had a hand in increasing financial inclusion and digital adoption across the country.

FinTech

Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

They let buyers initiate payments by placing their mobile phone near a compatible payment terminal. The payment method is facilitated by digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. ACH payments are also reversible, while wire transfers cant be reversed once completed.

Small Business

The Paypers

JUNE 19, 2025

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Payments

Fintech News

MARCH 17, 2025

With digital banking, mobile payments, and fintech regulation at the forefront, this event connects 500+ financial leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Discussions will focus on realigning tech infrastructure to support digital growth, making this event a must-attend for those eyeing Vietnams fintech boom.

FinTech

Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2025

The expansion of Exactly.com Spain Coverage enhances local payment performance and fortifies cross-border capabilities. Bizum has emerged as a well-established mobile payment solution in Spain, offering instant transfers directly between bank accounts via users’ mobile numbers.

Online and Mobile Banking

The Fintech Times

APRIL 24, 2025

The findings come from Thunes’ ‘ Complete Guide to Mobile Wallets 2025 ‘, the second edition of an extensive study diving into the acceleration of mobile wallet adoption and the evolution of digital payments. “With mobile wallet users expected to reach 5.8

Interoperability

Fintech News

APRIL 3, 2024

The initiative, which began in late 2022, aims to make cross-border payments faster, more affordable, transparent, and inclusive, leveraging technologies like QR code-based and fast payment modalities to improve payment connectivity across the region. A report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Co.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Alipay+ , Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment and digitalization solution, revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism to the benefit of global merchants and the industry. By using Alipay+, cross-border travelers can experience a new country or market and pay like a local.

Cross-Border

Fintech News

MAY 7, 2024

FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual selection of the world’s top cross-border payment companies, recognizing the leading publicly traded companies, startups and private companies operating in the space worldwide.

Cross-Border Payments

Payments Source

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Cross-border e-commerce is seeing explosive growth, driving a race among payment providers and acquirers to equip online sellers with the technology to accept any kind of payment in virtually any region.

Cross-Border

Fintech Finance

JULY 15, 2024

The European Union’s leading bank, BNP Paribas and Ant International , a digital payment and financial technology leader, have formed a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payment solutions for merchants and consumers in Europe.

Cross-Border Payments

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

In 2020, many of the biggest pain points in B2B payments were revealed, particularly when transactions move across border. An estimated $10 trillion in B2B payment flows move across border every year, yet only a small fraction of that volume is digital. Marrying Payments With Data.

Cross-Border

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

According to the new Simplifying Cross-Border Payments Playbook , there are five key criteria that an ideal cross-border payment solution should meet: speed, security, compliance, transparency and ubiquity. How Cross-Border Payments Are Made. So, what’s the problem? What’s Changing?

Cross-Border Payments