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Fintech & Ecommerce

Why Faster Settlement and Open Banking Matter in 2024?

We live in the age when speed of sharing information and financial data is critical. Volatile markets, high-liquidity businesses and innovative open banking apps – that’s what defines the XXI century finance. Here’s why you should bother about faster settlement times and implementation of open banking practices in 2024.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard to Phase Out Manual Card and Password Entry by 2030

Mastercard envisions the future of e-commerce without manual entries of physical card numbers, passwords or one-time codes needed for secure purchases.

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Google Pay vs Samsung Pay: A Comprehensive Review

In today’s rapidly evolving financial technology landscape, Samsung Pay and Google Pay have emerged as two of the most prominent players in digital transactions. These innovative platforms are at the forefront of a payment revolution, transforming the way millions of users worldwide conduct their day-to-day financial interactions. While the market offers a variety of digital […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

90% Payment Cards to Be Sustainable by 2029

It is expected that in mere five years, most of the payment cards issued by global payment providers will be made of sustainable materials such as recycled or bio-sourced PVC, recycled metal, and sustainably sourced wood.

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GenWise Teams Up With Axis Bank to Bring UPI Payments to Senior Citizens in India

GenWise aims to empower India’s elderly population with the speed and convenience of UPI digital payments in its app-based online club for senior citizens.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Ecobank & Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments for African Markets

Collaboration with Nium will allow Ecobank’s 32 million customers to access faster and more efficient international transactions without complex integrations.

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Share Energy Customers Can Top Up Energy Bills at PayPoint

Northern Ireland electricity supplier Share Energy partnered with PayPoint – a business offering a system for paying energy bills at local convenience stores.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Allies With Buna Cross-Border Arab Payment System

Mastercard has joined Buna, the Arab Regional Payment System, to enable faster, more affordable cross-border payments in and out of the MENA region.

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Klarna Collaborates With John Lewis & Partners

Klarna has partnered with John Lewis & Partners to offer its “Pay in 3” BNPL service, allowing customers to spread payments over 60 days with no interest accrued.

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Mastercard Pay Local to Enable Card-Based Payments Via Local Digital Wallets

Mastercard Pay Local extends digital payment access to over 35 million merchants in Asia Pacific and other regions, enhancing payment options for both local consumers and international travellers.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Marqeta CEO Says About Future of Analog Payments

The Marqeta platform, which carries out card issuance activities, last Monday, November 4, as part of the earnings call for the third quarter of 2024, announced information about its plans, including those related to upcoming cooperation and the launch with VisaFlex Credential this week.

Fintech & Ecommerce

JPMorgan Payments Partners With Checkbook

The Checkbook digital payments platform has joined the JPMorgan Payments Partner Network.

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Mastercard and NatWest Launch Virtual Card Payment Tool for Businesses

Mastercard and NatWest have joined forces to launch a mobile virtual card payment tool.

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Affirm Rolls Out BNPL Services in UK

Flexible payment network Affirm introduced its BNPL services to customers in the UK marking its first European expansion.

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Bitcoin.com Enables Venmo Payments for Crypto Purchases in US

Bitcoin.com has become one of the first crypto-friendly partners to offer Venmo as a payment method for US users through MoonPay.

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Huawei Integrates Chinese CBDC Into HarmonyOS NEXT

Huawei is embedding Chinese CBDC, digital yuan, directly into its HarmonyOS NEXT operating system, potentially reaching up to a billion users.