Lidl Germany Lets Shoppers Pay by SEPA Bank Transfer — A Quiet Break From Visa & Mastercard Dominance
Lidl in Germany now lets customers check out using SEPA bank transfer, bypassing American Visa and Mastercard payment networks.
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Airwallex Expands Operations Into Germany With €31M Investment and Local Services Launch
Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform for businesses, has officially expanded into Germany as part of its broader European growth strategy, committing €31 million in investment over the next five years to establish local operations and support business customers in the region.
Planning to attend Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) 2026? We’ve got a little bonus for you
If payments, fintech, and the future of commerce are on your radar, Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) 2026 is one of those events worth bookmarking.
Key Retail Growth Forecasts for 2026 from Bain & Company
Bain & Company Predicts Slower Retail Sales Growth in the US, UK, France and Germany in 2026
Open Banking & PSD3 Europe Forum
The Open Banking & PSD3 Europe Forum comes at a pivotal moment as the EU payments industry prepares for sweeping changes under the new regulatory frameworks. The evolving landscape of payment services requires stakeholders to adapt swiftly to new compliance mandates, fraud prevention measures, and consumer protection standards, shaping the future of payments & Open […]
MPE 2026 – Europe’s Home for Merchant Payments
For nearly two decades, MPE has grown into Europe’s #1 Conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, uniting merchants, acquirers, innovators, Fintech’s, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: from AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimisation, to A2A payments, PSD3 and more. Expect 1,600+ attendees, 500+ global merchants, 170+ speakers, and 90+ sponsors. New […]
Frankfurt Digital Finance 2026: Europe’s Financial Hub at the Crossroads of Capital Flows and Future Technologies
On February 11 and 12, 2026, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, will once again become a meeting point for the future of Europe’s financial industry. At the Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, the Frankfurt Digital Finance conference will gather around 1,500 decision-makers from across the financial ecosystem – including banks, fintechs, technology companies, investors, supervisory authorities, policymakers, academia and […]
Frankfurt Digital Finance & EuropeanFintechDay 2026
Stay ahead of the latest trends shaping the financial industry in Europe at Frankfurt Digital Finance & EuropeanFintechDay 2026. Under the compelling motto “Europe, Seize the Moment!” the conference returns for its 7th edition, taking place on 11–12 February 2026.
Deutsche Bank and Postbank Launch Wero Across Europe to Transform Digital Payments
Deutsche Bank and its subsidiary Postbank have rolled out the full functionality of the Wero digital payments platform, offering real-time, cross-border payments and online checkout capabilities to millions of customers.
Showroom.fm Launches to Make Every Physical Showroom Discoverable by AI
Showroom.fm has launched a first-of-its-kind platform that finally makes the physical showroom visible to AI assistants, search engines, and consumers asking, “Where can I see this today?”
French All-in-One Accounting Platform Pennylane Officially Launches in Germany With Its First International Office
French fintech Pennylane has officially launched its operations in Germany, marking its first international expansion and a major milestone in the company’s evolution. The move establishes Germany as Pennylane’s first office outside France, supported by a plan to hire 100 employees to build local teams across product, operations, support, and sales.
PayPal & KKR Renew Strategic Deal Paving The Way For Expanded BNPL Growth Across Europe
Under the agreement, PayPal will continue to manage all the customer-facing activities (underwriting of loans, servicing, customer relations) while KKR takes on the bulk of the receivables purchase.
Deutsche Börse Integrates SG-FORGE CoinVertible Stablecoins
One of the largest trading exchange organizations worldwide, Deutsche Börse Group, is embracing the potential of blockchain-based infrastructure through the SG-FORGE stablecoin partnership.
Germany Pilots Quantum-Secure ID Cards in Major Public-Private Initiative
Germany has unveiled a national initiative to develop quantum-resistant electronic ID cards, marking a critical milestone in safeguarding digital identities against future quantum threats.
Agentic AI & Automation in Finance Summit
The Agentic AI & Automation in Finance Summit brings together senior leaders across banking, payments, and financial services to explore how next-generation AI is transforming operational workflows, decision-making intelligence, and customer experience. The discussion focuses on real-world applications of autonomous agents, generative intelligence, workflow orchestration, risk scoring automation, adaptive fraud controls, and fully digitized service […]
Instant Payments & Fraud Management Summit
The 10th Annual Instant Payments Summit & Fraud Management – Frankfurt, April 23, 2026.
