Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2025

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is working with payment technology firm Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to bring eftpos and least-cost routing (LCR) to Click to Pay, marking what the companies say is a global first for online debit card payments. said Adrian Lovney, Chief Payments and Schemes Officer at AP+.

Debit Card

Fintech Finance

JULY 24, 2025

The Australian Digital Banking Report 2025 reveals a record-breaking $160 billion in mobile wallet payments, showing how Australians continue shifting to digital finance. Other key stats in Bank on It: 99.3 per cent of customer-bank interactions now occur via digital channels.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

When shopping online, survey respondents cited Apple Pay (24%), PayPal (20%), ShopeePay (18%) and GrabPay (18%) as their top digital wallets. Mobile wallets in Singapore, Source: The complete guide to mobile wallets 2025, Thunes DBS PayLah! (25%), Apple Pay (22%), GrabPay (12%) and Google Pay (12%). It claims 2.3

Credit Cards

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

Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The payment processing market in the United States has demonstrated robust growth, driven by rising consumer demand for digital payments, advancements in financial technology, and the expansion of e-commerce. The value chain in payment processing involves multiple parties that play specific roles in facilitating transactions.

Process

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

Within this article, we analyze how AI’s adoption in 2024 impacted key areas of digital CX, highlighting global trends as well as specific insights from major markets like the US and UK. Overall, banks that deployed AI at scale in 2024 reported significant improvements in digital channel usage and customer feedback.

AI

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 3, 2025

Doha Bank , one of the largest private commercial banks in Qatar is set to be the first bank in the market to officially launch VISA Commercial Pay (VCP) and the first Bank in the CEMEA region to introduce the VCP-Mobile Module, in collaboration with VISA for its Corporate Credit Card clients.

Economy

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 14, 2025

With so many payment options available from credit cards to mobile wallets it can be hard to know which methods are the best fit for you and your customers. At Clearly Payments, we wanted to learn more about how businesses really feel about accepting payments. Here is more about payment processing fees.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech News

JULY 14, 2025

Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the leading private banks in Latin America made a strategic move: it began replacing its legacy card issuing system in a bold shift toward digital-first issuing. One thing is clear: in a rapidly evolving payment landscape, a card issuing platform must do more than issue cards.

Payment APIs and Integration

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. It ensures the secure transfer of funds from a customer to a merchant via their preferred payment method.

Process

Fintech News

AUGUST 7, 2025

The Asia-Pacific fintech landscape is thriving, fueled by the rapid adoption of digital payments, online banking and alternative lending solutions. With over a billion users projected to access digital financial services by 2026, the region is ripe with opportunity — and equally vulnerable to escalating fraud threats.

Transactions

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

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In a landscape where speed and security are essential for consumers, PayU sets a milestone by becoming the first payment gateway in Colombia to integrate Google Pay (GPay). This integration provides users with an unprecedented payment experience, allowing faster and safer transactions while redefining how Colombians shop.

Payment Gateways

Finextra

JULY 14, 2025

For banks, fintech startups, and individual users, these apps deliver efficiency and flexibility, reshaping how we interact with our finances. For banks, fintech startups, and individual users, these apps deliver efficiency and flexibility, reshaping how we interact with our finances.

Mobile Banking

Fintech Finance

JUNE 8, 2025

Banks commonly rely instead on outdated authentication methods like PINs, passwords, and repetitive verification steps, for even the simplest transactions. The disconnect between everyday smartphone verification and banking authentication is becoming harder to justify as payment technology and regulation advance.

Online and Mobile Banking

NFCW

JUNE 26, 2025

The two parties to the deal are EPI , the European Payments Initiative, and the European Payments Alliance (EuroPA). The two parties to the deal are EPI , the European Payments Initiative, and the European Payments Alliance (EuroPA).

Cross-Border

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. In fact, ResearchAndMarkets.com forecasts the global credit card payment market to grow to $762.16

Credit Cards

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

JANUARY 22, 2025

Paymob , the leading financial services enabler in MENA-P, announces it has been granted the Retail Payment Services License by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) after successfully meeting all regulatory conditions and requirements through a rigorous approval process. With the UAEs payments market projected to grow to $27.3

Central Bank

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From innovative lending platforms to advanced payment processing, fintech is enabling them to access growth opportunities and thrive in today’s competitive markets. Traditional banks often view SMEs as high-risk due to limited credit history and collateral. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

FinTech

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. Cheque System: The cheque emerged as a formal payment instrument, requiring physical movement and manual clearing processes.

Financial Inclusion

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. merchant’s) bank.

Credit Cards

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 21, 2025

Limited Payment Options: Many government platforms still lack support for modern payment methods like mobile wallets, credit cards, and digital banking. Inaccessibility: Outdated interfaces can create barriers for citizens with disabilities or limited digital literacy.

Government Payments

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. 15% of European online transactions occur via bank transfer.

Alternative Payment Methods

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

interactive investor (ii) has rolled out NatWest’s multi award-winning open banking payments solution Payit , to enable their customers to deposit funds onto the investment platform immediately to allow investments to be made. Customers can now use Payit by NatWest to make a payment/a fund deposit online through the ii website and app.

Online and Mobile Banking

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

The report also notes a shift in consumer preferences, with rising adoption of digital wallets, mobile POS payments, and BNPL services. Looking to 2025, mobile payments and digital commerce are projected to exceed 10 trillion, with open banking and real-time payments leading growth.

Payments Trends

Stax

JANUARY 21, 2025

said theyve used electronic payment methods to make a transaction in the past three months. Credit and debit cards, digital wallets , ACH transfers , and other digital payments have become the norm. To accept electronic payment methods fast and securely, you need a payment gateway.

Payment Gateways

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Payment leaders must focus on fraud prevention, collaboration with tech and telecom sectors, and public education to mitigate future risks. In the world of digital payments, fraud is an ever-present threat that continues to evolve, creating serious risks for both businesses and consumers. What’s next?

Scams

Fintech News

MAY 11, 2025

Released on May 08, the 2025 Cross-Border Payments 100 recognizes industry leaders across the sector. These companies span every segment of the market, from long-established remittances players and banks to neobanks, business-to-business (B2B) platforms, stablecoin providers and regional specialists, and are powering global trade.

Cross-Border 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

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

Fintech Finance

JUNE 11, 2025

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is partnering with global payment technology leader Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to develop eftpos Click to Pay with integrated least-cost routing (LCR). The introduction of LCR for Click to Pay is a world first for online debit card payments.

Debit Card

Stax

JANUARY 21, 2025

Much like in the United States (and practically the rest of the world, for that matter), Canadian consumers have widely adopted credit cards and digital payments. Stax offers a flat-rate subscription model with no transaction markups, making your payment processing costs predictable and low.

Credit Card Payment Processing

Fintech Finance

JUNE 10, 2025

In the near future, AI agents will browse, select, purchase, and manage transactions on behalf of users, making trust in payments more important than ever. Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider.

AI

Fintech Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with Mastercard , Diamond Trust Bank and Network International, has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, an innovative payment solution designed to enable MTN MoMo subscribers to perform secure online transactions without needing a physical card or bank account.

Online and Mobile Banking

Stax

JULY 21, 2025

Overview of Mastercard Mastercard was created by a consortium of banks in 1966 in an effort to compete more effectively with Visa, which at the time had a virtual monopoly on payment processing. Managing Mastercard and Visa cards is the responsibility of financial institutions, such as banks or credit unions.

Visa

EBizCharge

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A fundamental element that every business leader should be well-versed in is the merchant account — a critical service that facilitates electronic payments. As digital payments continue to grow in popularity, a frictionless payment processing system is vital. What is a merchant account? How do merchant accounts work?

Accounts