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Young people fall prey to payments fraudsters

Payments Dive

Debit and credit card users under 40 years old are more likely than older peers to experience fraud in making payments, a recent J.D. Power survey found.

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What to Know About Tokenization

Basis Theory

Historically, data security has been treated as featureless and burdensome—but a necessary expense incurred by organizations. Tokenization, however, has reframed the conversation, leading to an explosion in its usage. Today, we can tokenize anything from credit card primary account numbers (PAN) to one-time debit card transactions or social security numbers.

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The Top Payment Fraud Trends in 2024

Fintech News

The payment ecosystem is grappling with a rapidly evolving fraud landscape, characterized by a sharp rise in purchase return authorization (PRA) attacks, increasingly sophisticated ransomware schemes and the growing misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) by cybercriminals, a new report by Visa Payment Fraud Disruption (PFD) says. The State of Scams: Fall 2024 Biannual Threats Report, released end of October, highlights emerging threats and scams targeting the payment ecosystem, emphasizing the h

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Blink Payment Enters B2B Fashion Payments with Zedonk Partnership

Fintech Finance

Blink Payment , a UK paytech platform that offers businesses seamless digital payment solutions, today announces its entry into B2B fashion payments through integration with ERP Zedonk , in a move that will enable more than 1,000 leading fashion brands and showrooms to streamline their buyer payments. Zedonk currently services over 1,000 brands and showrooms across 45 countries, many of whom distribute their products to individual retailers.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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What is a BIN in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

In payment processing, one component of the payment processing tech stack involving credit or debit cards is the Bank Identification Number or BIN. Although BINs play a critical role in how payments are processed and authenticated, they often go unnoticed by the average consumer or merchant. For payment processors and financial institutions, however, understanding BINs is essential for smooth transaction processing, security, and even risk management.

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Outlier Ventures Bolsters LatAm Web3 Ecosystem With Launch of Region’s First Base Camp Programme

The Fintech Times

The mastermind behind the accelerator programme Base Camp, Outlier Ventures , the Web3 accelerator, has announced that Bando , Berry Investing , Fact Finance , Loula and IDENTI will be taking part in its Latin America (LatAm) edition. The LatAm Base Camp is an inaugural accelerator programme dedicated to partnering with Web3 startups in Latin America.

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Mirakl and Mangopay Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth of European Marketplaces with Mirakl Payout

Fintech Finance

Mirakl , the leading provider of eCommerce software solutions, has chosen Mangopay’s modular payment technology to power its Mirakl Payout solution in Europe. Through this collaboration, Mirakl Payout integrates Mangopay’s e-wallet technology and know-your-business (KYB) capabilities, enhancing marketplace payouts. Mirakl Payout streamlines payment operations for Mirakl customers, providing a fully automated, transparent solution for managing complex payment flows, including seller onboarding,

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Build vs buy? Strategic decisions in financial crime management

The Payments Association

What is this article about? Whether financial institutions should build or buy financial crime management systems. Why is it important? The choice affects compliance, efficiency, and fraud prevention capabilities. What’s next? Institutions may lean toward hybrid solutions to balance customisation with vendor support. As Financial crime grows increasingly complex, payment leaders face a critical choice: build an in-house financial crime management (FCM) solution or buy an established third-

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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Processing

Stax

Credit card processing can be overwhelming, expensive, and confusing. 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.

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Cake by VPBank Leverages Visa for Cloud-Based Card Management

Fintech News

Cake by VPBank, a Vietnamese digital bank, has collaborated with Visa to launch a cloud-based card management system (CMS). The system, built on Google Cloud infrastructure and using Visa Cloud Connect, integrates with Visa’s global payment network. The CMS aims to enhance payment processing in Vietnam by leveraging cloud infrastructure, allowing for secure and streamlined operations.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Aryza Expands Partnership with GoCardless to Enhance Payment Solutions

Fintech Finance

Aryza Group , a leading provider of financial software solutions, has announced the expansion of its partnership with GoCardless , a global bank payment company. This collaboration transforms the existing technology relationship into a comprehensive partnership that includes an introducer agreement across all Aryza platforms globally. Since becoming a technology partner in 2022, GoCardless has played a vital role in Aryza’s payment solutions.

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Avara Launches Family Wallet to Make Web3 and Crypto More Accessible

The Fintech Times

Both seasoned users and newcomers to the crypto scene will be able to transact and explore the web3 space using the Avara Family Wallet, the new non-custodial crypto wallet with built-in messaging. Avara, the parent company behind Aave Labs and Lens , has launched this new Ethereum wallet to ensure users remain in full control of their assets, private keys and sensitive data.

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Burges Salmon names new Financial Services sector head

The Payments Association

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has announced the appointment of partner Martin Cook as the new head of the firm’s significant and fast growing Financial Services sector. In his new role, Martin will play an instrumental part in continuing to grow the firm’s presence in the sector and enhancing its innovative solutions to continue to support clients with every day legal needs, business critical projects and every touchpoint in between.

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SCB 10X Introduces ‘Rubie Wallet’ for Stablecoin Payments at Devcon 2024

Fintech News

SCB 10X, a subsidiary of SCBX Group, has launched Rubie Wallet, a digital wallet specifically designed for international visitors attending Devcon 2024 and related side events in Bangkok. Rubie Wallet marks Thailand’s first implementation of Purpose-Bound Money (PBM), introduced under the regulatory sandbox framework established by the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Unlimit and Pagaloop Partner to Simplify Expense Management for Mexican SMBs

Fintech Finance

Unlimit , the global fintech company, has today announced its partnership with Pagaloop , a prominent Latin American B2B payments and cash flow management platform. The partnership will focus on strengthening the Pagaloop app’s credit and debit card processing capabilities and ensuring high approval rates to facilitate the company’s continued expansion in the region.

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What is ACH Credit and ACH Debit and How Do They Work?

Stax

Understanding ACH credit payments means understanding the way in which different types of ACH payments are processed in the US banking system. ACH credit payments differ from ACH debit payments and both are distinct from credit and debit card payments. In this article, we will explore the differences between each type of payment along with their key features and benefits.

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Open banking: A revolution faltering? Examining the European experience and future prospects

The Payments Association

Open banking, the initiative allowing third-party providers (TPPs) access to customer financial data with explicit consent, promised a revolution in the financial landscape. Initially lauded as a catalyst for innovation and consumer empowerment, its European rollout, while making significant progress, has fallen short of initial expectations. This article delves into the goals, challenges, and future of open banking, focusing specifically on the profitability concerns hindering widespread adopti

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Cambodia and Mastercard Roll Out ‘Bakong Tourists’ App for Seamless Payments

Fintech News

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has launched the Bakong Tourists app in collaboration with Mastercard at a ceremony in Phnom Penh. The app simplifies digital payments for international tourists visiting Cambodia. Tourists can download the app upon arrival and seamlessly top up their Bakong accounts using their Mastercard issued in their home countries.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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Mastercard Reinvents Checkout With Password and Number Free Payments

Fintech Finance

Mastercard today announced its vision to transform online shopping by 2030. Imagine a future where no physical card numbers are needed for purchases. Where passwords or one-time codes are obsolete, and secure on-device biometrics allow seamless authentication across devices and websites, ensuring personal data stays on the device. This vision is already becoming a reality today in major markets and is poised to become ubiquitous within a few short years.

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Fintech Payment Opportunities Remain Rife Across the Middle East, Says Fuse

The Fintech Times

The Middle East has traditionally been associated with a reliance on an economic reliance on the region’s rich oil reserves. However, following the Covid pandemic, and various governmental initiatives, many countries focused on diversifying their economies and bolstering growth and innovation across various sectors. However, according to Fuse , a company committed to building a common layer of infrastructure across payments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the region remains

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The continuing rise of metal cards: Elevating customer retention in the mass affluent market

The Payments Association

In an era marked by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences, high-end banks and financial institutions are constantly seeking for innovative ways to cater for the demands of the discerning mass affluent market. One trend that has been gaining significant traction is the growing demand for metal cards. These sleek and sophisticated cards are not just a status symbol; they are a strategic tool that can significantly boost customer retention.

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Visa Empowers Digital Creators with Small Business Tools and Resources

Fintech News

Payment giant Visa announced its commitment to supporting digital creators by recognising them as small businesses at the Web Summit in Lisbon. This provides creators with access to Visa’s financial tools, resources, and products, including business cards, payment controls, and programmes like Practical Business Skills, previously only available to traditional small businesses.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Mollie Expands Into Italy With Local Payment Solutions for Businesses

Fintech Finance

Mollie , one of Europe’s fastest-growing financial service providers, today announces its official launch in Italy, marking a significant milestone in its mission to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe. The expansion will enable Italian businesses to access a single platform designed to simplify payment processing, reporting and fraud prevention.

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Cetecom Advanced picks Cilab for transport ticketing testing

NFCW

TESTING: Cilab’s high speed test solution supports transport ticketing certification PARTNER NEWS: Testing and certification services provider Cetecom Advanced has selected Cilab’s ISO/IEC TS 24192 PICC PCD Level 1 testing solution to support the expansion of its portfolio of terminal and transport ticketing testing and certification services.

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Dialect Communications is partnering with Yordex to provide industry leading customer experience solutions

The Payments Association

Dialect Communications, an award-winning Business Process Outsourcer (BPO) that provides front and back office solutions in the Payments sector across the globe is thrilled to partner with Yordex, a provider of cards, Ibans and cross border payments helping businesses to offer their own cards and automate their payouts. The collaboration merges Dialect’s expertise in customer experience within the Payments sector to provide industry leading customer support solutions for the Yordex customer base

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Nuvei Gets Regulatory Green Light to Go Private

Fintech News

Canadian payments firm Nuvei Corporation announced that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its plan to go private. The move is part of an arrangement with Neon Maple Purchaser Inc., an entity formed by Advent International, in collaboration with Nuvei CEO Philip Fayer, Novacap Management Inc., and CDPQ. The transaction, valued at approximately US$6.3 billion, is expected to close on or around 15 November 2024, pending the satisfaction of remaining closing conditions.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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Citi and Bank of Shanghai Launch First-of-Its-Kind Payments Solution for International Travelers in China

Fintech Finance

Citi (NYSE: C) and Bank of Shanghai launched a first-of-its-kind payments solution on Bank of Shanghai ’s TourCard. The TourCard aims to provide international travelers a straightforward, cost-efficient and more streamlined Chinese yuan renminbi (CNY) payment journey while traveling in China. The payment service is facilitated by Citi’s industry-leading USD Clearing solution and its full-value transfers, which ensures the final beneficiary receives their money at full value with no deductions.

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Visa pinpoints rising fraud threats

Payments Dive

In a new report, the card network detailed cyber schemes and scams that have led it to invest $11 billion over the past five years in improving its systems.

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Payments Innovation will be Threefold: Embedded, Cross-Border and GenAI

Finextra

In this PREDICT 2025 interview, Gautam Pillai, Head of Fintech Research at investment bank Peel Hunt, looks at the bigger picture and takes into account how the payments industry is transforming alongside consumer trends. Buzz and excitement surrounds three developments, which are embedded payments, cross border payments and generative AI and the interview discusses how organisations working in these areas are already helping businesses transact easier, faster and in a way where they are not sac

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German Central Bank Joins MAS-Led Project Guardian

Fintech News

The Deutsche Bundesbank has become a member of Project Guardian , a global initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) that explores the use of asset tokenisation in financial markets. As the German member of the Eurosystem and the monetary authority for Germany from 1957 to 1998, the Bundesbank brings its expertise to the project. Launched in May 2022, Project Guardian brings together policymakers and key financial industry players to improve market liquidity and efficiency thro

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.