Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing. By introducing the SOMQR standard and establishing the Somalia Payment Switch (SPS) as the scheme manager and operator, CBS aims to reduce reliance on cash, ensure interoperability, and expand financial services across the country.

Instant Payments

Fintech Finance

JULY 24, 2025

The Payments Group (TPG), has become the first pan-European issuer of the Bluecode payment scheme. The partnership gives all residents across the European Economic Area (EEA) access to a prepaid-based mobile payment solution.

Mobile Payments

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These newcomers introduced more consumer-centric payment solutions, forcing traditional banks and processors to adapt and innovate to stay competitive. “In However, this stability was disrupted by the emergence of fintech players, who introduced more consumer-oriented payment solutions. ”

Process

NFCW

JUNE 26, 2025

“This agreement will initially cover 15 European countries, collectively representing over 382 million inhabitants (84% of the European Union population and Norway), enabling them to continue using their preferred digital payment solutions both locally and across Europe, and provide an approach for markets with no solution so far.

Cross-Border

The Fintech Times

JULY 3, 2025

OpenPayd , the financial infrastructure provider, is joining forces with Ripple , the digital asset infrastructure provider, to deliver compliant and scalable payment solutions for enterprise clients.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech Finance

JUNE 19, 2025

The service improves financial interoperability by making transactions faster, more convenient, and cost-effective for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individuals. This launch operationalises the partnership established in 2022, aimed at promoting intra-African cross-border trade and enhancing financial inclusion.

Cross-Border Payments

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Ant International is also working with StraitsX to enable the efficiency and interoperability of payments made via PBM through the Whale platform, Ant International’s treasury management solution. Via a new ‘plug-and-play’ solution, Ingenico merchants will be able to securely accept crypto payments.

Product

Fintech Finance

MARCH 24, 2025

The demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing. By introducing the SOMQR standard and establishing the Somalia Payment Switch (SPS) as the scheme manager and operator, CBS aims to reduce reliance on cash, ensure interoperability, and expand financial services across the country.

Instant Payments

Fintech Finance

MAY 27, 2025

Mashreq , one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of Aani Instant Payments, a new solution enabling SME businesses to collect payments from their customers instantly, securely, and seamlessly with no IBAN required.

Instant Payments

Fintech Finance

MARCH 30, 2025

Bancomat, Bizum and MB WAY have begun rolling-out their connection, which will enable users in Italy, Portugal, Spain and Andorra to send and receive money instantly to mobile phone numbers, using their preferred payment solutions.

Instant Payments

The Fintech Times

JULY 17, 2025

But the real story is in the infrastructure behind it: licensing, interoperability and a deep commitment to making cross-border payments work for everyone – not just the biggest players. This purpose is rooted in facilitating inclusion and interoperability. TerraPay now connects over 155 countries and 3.7

Cross-Border

Fintech News

JUNE 17, 2025

From Jakarta to Singapore, mobile wallet providers have built one-stop shops for payments, enabled by high smartphone penetration combined with limited innovation from traditional institutions, creating the perfect conditions for digital payment solutions to flourish.

Digital Payments

Fintech Finance

MARCH 30, 2025

Bancomat, Bizum and MB WAY have begun rolling-out their connection, which will enable users in Italy, Portugal, Spain and Andorra to send and receive money instantly to mobile phone numbers, using their preferred payment solutions.

Instant Payments

Fintech Finance

JUNE 20, 2025

Rémi Maeno , Head of Energy, Mobility and Self-Service verticals at Worldline Merchant Services , commented: “The trends identified in this white paper clearly demonstrate the importance of agile payment solutions in public transportation’s future.

Payments Trends

The Fintech Times

MARCH 25, 2025

As a result, the demand for secure, fast, and modern payment solutions has been pressing. By introducing the SOMQR standard and establishing the Somalia Payment Switch (SPS) as the scheme manager and operator, CBS aims to reduce reliance on cash, ensure interoperability, and expand financial services across the country.

Instant Payments

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

With in-depth data covering global market penetration, transaction values, and consumer preferences, the insights presented here will empower decision-makers to refine their strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and capitalise on the growing demand for innovative payment solutions.

Payments Trends

The Fintech Times

APRIL 16, 2025

The MENA digital payments market is estimated at $251.34billion in 2025 and is expected to exceed $420billion by 2030, according to Mordor Intelligence.

Funds Transfer

Fintech Finance

JUNE 11, 2025

.” Whalet specializes in supporting SMEs with comprehensive global payment solutions, including one-click store setup, global accounts, pay-ins, payouts, currency exchange, and card issuance. With payment licenses in Singapore , the U.S.,

Cross-Border

Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

Driving Financial Inclusion Across the Continent AfricaNendas work in 2024 spanned multiple countries and regions, supporting the development of interoperable payment systems and strengthening digital public infrastructure.

Financial Inclusion

Fintech Finance

JULY 24, 2025

The Payments Group (TPG), has become the first pan-European issuer of the Bluecode payment scheme. The partnership gives all residents across the European Economic Area (EEA) access to a prepaid-based mobile payment solution.

Mobile Payments

The Payments Association

JUNE 24, 2025

Challenges and opportunities Despite its growing momentum, the path to fully sustainable payments has challenges and opportunities.

Innovation

Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

In this guide, you’ll understand what digital payment security is and what these regulations mean, how they impact your payment operations, and what you need to do to meet them. Most importantly, you’ll see how the right digital payment solution can make compliance simpler and more effective. So, let’s dig in.

PCI DSS

The Fintech Times

JULY 2, 2025

iNet , the independent Saudi Central Bank-licensed network service provider (NSP), is supporting the growth of the Kingdom’s fintech sector by becoming a part of global paytech ACI Worldwide ‘s Retail Payment Solutions (RPS) for Postilion programme.

Point-of-Sale (POS)

Finextra

JUNE 18, 2025

Our goal was clear: overcome the fragmentation that plagued international merchants, who had to maintain different payment solutions for each country, leading to operational complexity and significant costs. This second live pilot confirmed the cross-border capabilities of the solution — no local adaptation was required.

ISO 20022

The Fintech Times

JUNE 2, 2025

Saif Al Dhaheri, chairman of Al Etihad Payments Saif Al Dhaheri , chairman of Al Etihad Payments , said: Jaywan is a key step toward strengthening the UAEs financial infrastructure, offering a locally rooted payment solution that supports economic growth and digital transformation.

Agreements

Fintech Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

“Our focus on A2A payments and mobile-first methods is critical to our strategy in Africa,” said Imraan Appleby, Africa Head of Product at PayU GPO. Merchants, in turn, need solutions that meet customers where they are.” Customers are clearly signalling a demand for faster, simpler ways to pay.

PCI DSS

Fintech Finance

MAY 2, 2025

As demand for real time, global payments grow, Rain is seeing strong momentum from partners looking to issue and use onchain cards and settle in stablecoins. Rain’s technology stack allows for card transactions on the Visa network to be interoperable with stablecoins across multiple blockchains.

Credit Cards

The Fintech Times

APRIL 23, 2025

” Scaling crypto usage Despite growing crypto ownership, the lack of interoperability between blockchain networks, wallets, and tokens continues to limit everyday adoption. While in its pilot phase, Paydify is built with global expansion in mind designed to scale across regions and industries as a universal crypto payment solution.

Stablecoins

Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

If you maintain the status quo and fail to adopt new payment methods increasingly demanded by customers, then you may risk losing business to your competitors. And if you eagerly adopt a new payment solution that your business doesnt need, then you may be stuck with a clunky checkout process and wasted investment funds.

Payment APIs and Integration

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 23, 2025

. “For instance, in Mexico, were working with local fintechs and other organisations including The Peoples Clearinghouse and The Mexican Association of Credit Unions of the Social Sector (AMUCSS) on an initiative that will introduce an interoperable, real-time payment pathway between the US and 140 rural community banks.

FinTech

Finovate

MARCH 7, 2025

A champion of payment choice, Boku supports a global network of localized payment solutions, including Direct Carrier Billing (DCB), digital wallets, and account-to-account connections. Local Payment Methods (LPMs) have proliferated around the world over the past decade. Founded in 2008, Boku is headquartered in London.

Payments

Fintech News

MAY 11, 2025

The group owns Alipay, Chinas largest digital payments platform, which connects to international e-wallet platforms through cross-border digital payments solution Alipay+. Ant Group has been featured in the list for all seven years, as well, underscoring its leadership in cross-border payments and digital financial services.

Cross-Border Payments

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

Since its launch, Pix has become a widely adopted payment method in Brazil, with over 173 million registrations and more than 155 million people using it to make payments online and in physical stores via mobile phones. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the expansion of digital payment solutions.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

Its new status as an accredited certification body recognises the value and quality of EMVCo security product evaluations in enabling the deployment of safe and secure payment solutions. The post EMVCo Becomes an Accredited ISO/IEC Certification Body appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Accreditation

Finextra

JULY 16, 2025

Nobody understands Latin Americans problems and can propose solutions better than Latin Americans. In Brazil, NuPay, a digital payment solution developed by Nubank, is also driving the growth of online businesses. And thats exactly what we did.

Payment APIs and Integration

Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

Over time, it has added services like payroll management, SME lending, and banking solutions. billion Pine Labs, founded in 1998, offers digital payment solutions focused on merchants. It focuses on high-net-worth individuals by offering exclusive benefits for timely payments. Pine Labs Valuation: $2.28

FinTech

The Fintech Times

JUNE 22, 2025

Challenges such as high transaction costs and opaque exchange rates have been prevalent in Africa over the last few years, meaning that establishing strong cross-border payment avenues has been tough. This service is not just about convenience; it brings people together and enhances economic activity between Ghana and the region.

Cross-Border Payments