What Is MPE? The Merchant Payments Ecosystem conference, universally known as MPE, is Europe’s leading annual gathering dedicated to merchant payments. Held in Berlin, it brings together the full payments value chain: merchants, bank acquirers, payment service providers, card schemes, fintechs, regulators, and startups. The event’s defining characteristic is its merchant-centric philosophy: unlike most financial […]
Merchants using Paystack in South Africa can now accept instant bank payments through Capitec Bank’s Capitec Pay, expanding real-time payment options for online businesses in the country.
The strategic AI agent collaboration combines Google Cloud’s advanced AI and data infrastructure with Nexi Group’s extensive European payment network and acquiring expertise.
Las nuevas medidas arancelarias de Estados Unidos podrían cambiar de golpe la forma en que España vende al mundo. Para los e‑retailers y fintech, cada pago internacional ahora viene con una pregunta: ¿cuánto nos costará realmente cruzar la frontera?
Mastercard and Westpac Banking Corporation have completed New Zealand’s first fully authenticated AI‑assisted transactions, marking a milestone for the Asia‑Pacific region in digital payments innovation. Unlike traditional online shopping, these transactions were executed entirely by AI agents acting on behalf of the cardholder, while remaining fully verified, secure, and transparent across the payment network. The AI […]
Visa is ready to acquire Argentina’s Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay from Advent International, expanding digital payments, real-time processing, and fintech solutions in LATAM.
eBay has rolled out a Pay by Bank payment option at checkout for UK buyers, who increasingly turn to open banking payments, through a strategic partnership with TrueLayer platform that processes over 40% of open banking transactions in the country.
The International PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan will be held in Tashkent on May 19-20, 2026. This is the largest event in Central Asia dedicated to the digital transformation of public services, the financial sector, payment infrastructure, and the development of the fintech ecosystem.
Worldline expands its unified commerce platform after initial launch in the UK and prepares to present One Commerce at EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf, highlighting its omnichannel payment integration and multi-acquirer capabilities.
In 2026, shopping in the U.S. is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. From rising credit card balances to the growing influence of AI tools, consumers are navigating a complex mix of financial pressures and technological opportunities. Recent data from Kurv Pay sheds light on these shifts, revealing how Americans are spending, borrowing, […]
Adyen today revolutionizes online checkout with Personalize, an AI-powered layer that dynamically tailors the payment experience in real time, giving merchants a powerful tool to boost conversions and please customers.
When customers are getting weary of hunting coupons and discounts, digitized embedded reward experiences boost their shopping sprees with a bit of gamification magic. A simple act of payment brings out unexpected bonuses, which effectively overthrows the flare of traditional loyalty programs with their predictable structures and onboarding fuss.
Amazon has introduced a pay-by-bank payment method in the UK, allowing customers to complete purchases directly from their bank accounts as the retailer expands its range of checkout options.
Travel to popular destinations such as France, China, Morocco, and the USA increased by ~85% among Visa premium cardholders, holiday shopping on luxury apparel and jewelry rose over 55%, and inbound travel spend increased by ~75%.
Lidl in Germany now lets customers check out using SEPA bank transfer, bypassing American Visa and Mastercard payment networks.
Affiliate World Global Dubai is back on 4-5 March and is set to break the record for our biggest performance marketing conference yet.
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