Global issuer-processor Paymentology has announced a partnership with South Africa-headquartered fintech Chikwama Pay, a neobank that enables borderless banking across Africa by allowing customers to bank, borrow, insure, save, and transact directly through WhatsApp, without the need for a separate app.
Instant payment market worth $34 billion in 2025 is on a trajectory that could see it approach $500 billion by 2034. The data from regulators and payment providers around the world tell a story of adoption that is accelerating faster than anticipated.
New research from Lloyds Merchant Services reveals how contactless payments, mobile wallets and integrated systems are reshaping hospitality and restaurant experience, and why busy occasions like Mother’s Day put the spotlight squarely on checkout.
European payment processor Worldline has extended its multi-decade contract with Dutch banking giant ABN AMRO, reinforcing the partner’s role at the heart of the Netherlands’ digital payment infrastructure.
Hiring third-party suppliers can be a smart move when your business needs to stay flexible. Whether you’re taking on a seasonal spike in demand, bringing in a specialist for a short-term project, or scaling up without the commitment of permanent staff, suppliers offer valuable expertise without adding fixed costs to your payroll. This makes them […]
PaySpace Magazine Global spoke to Karolina Aleksandrova, Founder of ProMoney and organiser of the Baltic Payment Forum that took place on March 3, 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
For decades, corporate spending was treated as a back-office problem — a tangle of expense reports, paper invoices, and spreadsheet-driven procurement reviews that business finance teams managed reactively rather than strategically. That era is ending. Across industries, a convergence of economic pressure, digital transformation, and boardroom scrutiny is forcing organizations to rethink how they manage, […]
The Brazilian-founded payments giant EBANX is planting its APAC flag in Singapore — now home to its Chief Product Officer and 25 senior specialists, as it rides a wave of record growth across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Payment infrastructure provider Akurateco has announced a strategic partnership with Latin American payments company Kushki aimed at expanding payment service provider (PSP) connectivity and strengthening digital payment capabilities across the region.
The payments giant Mastercard is uniting blockchain networks, crypto exchanges, stablecoin issuers, and traditional banks, including household names like Binance, Circle, PayPal, and Ripple, to bridge on-chain innovation with everyday commerce.
TD Bank has expanded its embedded banking capabilities by integrating financial functionality directly into Workday, allowing U.S. business clients to access banking services within the enterprise software platform many already use for finance and HR operations. The move reflects growing demand for embedded financial services that simplify corporate banking and automate treasury processes.
Amsterdam-based fintech startup NjiaPay has secured $2.1 million in seed funding to expand its payment orchestration platform and accelerate growth across African markets. The round was led by European SaaS investor Newion, with participation from existing investors including HAVAÍC and Renew Capital.
Caring for aging family members can be emotionally rewarding, but it often comes with significant financial responsibilities. Long-term care costs, whether for medical support, home assistance, or specialized services, can quickly add up. Many families struggle to track expenses, coordinate payments, and plan for the future while ensuring their loved ones receive quality care. In […]
Running a small business is rewarding, stressful, and, if you’ve ever watched a payment fail at checkout while a customer sighs and reaches for another card, occasionally humbling. Payment processing is one of those behind-the-scenes operations that nobody thinks about until something goes wrong. And according to the data, something goes wrong quite a lot.
Digital payment solutions are accelerating financial inclusion worldwide, with 79% of adults now owning financial accounts, according to World Bank data. Yet 1.3 billion people remain unbanked.
Three fintech launches this week reveal how far the industry startups have moved beyond banking: a business app that now includes a mobile plan, a wage-access card for UAE workers, and a Brazilian super-app that pulls in investments from rival institutions.
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