Splitwise Expands Pay by Bank in EU With Tink Capabilities
Splitwise Pay by Bank service will now function across France, Germany, and Austria via Tink, a Visa Solution, partnership.
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Rising Payment Costs Force Merchants to Rethink Payment Strategies
Wind River Payments report reveals that nearly half of merchants are encouraging their customers to pay with cash and debit cards as margin pressures mount and payment processing fees become the fastest-growing operating expense.
Half UK Shoppers Love Contactless In-Store Payments But Even More Carry Cash
An increasing number of British consumers say contactless is their favourite way to pay in-store, though cash use in stores has also grown by over 20% in two years, reports Takepayments.
Stripe Expands Stablecoin Offering With Subscription Payments
To better serve the 30% of its partner businesses that operate on recurring revenue models, including most AI companies, Stripe is introducing subscription features for stablecoin payments.
One Inc Partners With Copart to Boost Automotive Claims With ClaimsPay
As auto claims grow more complex, One Inc and Copart are joining forces to simplify the process, bringing faster, fully digital lienholder payments through the integration of ClaimsPay with Title Express & Loan Payoff.
Bitget Wallet Crypto Card Launches in Select APAC Markets
Bitget Wallet Card enables everyday use of crypto by linking self-custodied digital assets directly to Mastercard’s network of over 150 million merchants and Visa’s presence in more than 200 countries.
Africa Trade Gateway Takes Digital Trade to the Next Level With National Adoption Awareness Initiative in Rwanda
In a landmark move for Africa’s digital transformation, the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) has launched its national adoption awareness campaign in Rwanda — a step that positions the country at the forefront of driving the AfCFTA’s vision of one integrated African market.
Visa, SCB, and Soft Space Expand Tap to Pay Across Bangkok’s Iconic Shopping Districts to Fuel Tourist Spending
With Visa, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), and fintech innovator Soft Space joining forces, contactless payments are now arriving at Bangkok’s bustling street markets, Chatuchak and Pratunam, transforming how locals and tourists shop, pay, and experience Thailand’s most vibrant marketplaces.
EFT Corporation Boosts E-Commerce Offering with Happy Pay BNPL
As BNPL demand among consumers grows rapidly, EFT Corporation enables its clients to add this flexible payment functionality to their checkout payment options via a partnership with Happy Pay.
Fintechs Double Down on AI: Revolut Buys Swifty, Klarna Joins Google AP2, Tabby Builds AI Factory, Singlife Teams with Salesforce
Major fintech firms continue to accelerate their AI initiatives. Today, several AI-related deals were announced, involving Tabby, Revolut, Klarna, Singlife and Salesforce.
Bre-B in Colombia: Can New Instant Payment Rails Create More Inclusive Financial Ecosystem?
Colombia has taken a major leap toward faster, more inclusive payments with the national launch of Bre-B, the country’s new real-time payments rail.
Paysend Launches Instant Global Transfers, Based on P2P Tech Stack
Paysend Instant Global Transfers are now live in Kyrgyzstan, with further rollout scheduled for Mexico and Colombia.
Unlimit Secures Dual Token Service Provider Certification from Mastercard and Visa in India
The new certification from both major payment networks in India strengthens Unlimit’s role in the nation’s expanding digital payments market.
HSBC Blockchain Banking Brings Digital Treasury Evolution to Singapore
HSBC launches its 24/7 Tokenised Deposit Service in Singapore, extending its blockchain-based banking platform beyond Hong Kong to enable instant cross-border settlements and modernise treasury management at scale.
Bamboo & Solidgate Partner for Latam Reach Expansion
Latin America (Latam), being one of the most prospective fintech markets globally, was chosen by Solidgate as the next destination for its payment infrastructure expansion via the partnership with Uruguay-based startup Bamboo.
Amazon Bets on Family Payments and Wearables with UPI Circle to Deepen Its Fintech Footprint in India
Amazon Pay has introduced the UPI Circle feature, enabling its 100 million UPI user base in India to share payments. Here’s how it could help the tech giant to capture a larger market share in one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech ecosystems.
Payments are the transfer of money between two parties in exchange for goods, services, or to settle obligations. They can be made through various online and offline methods like cash, cards, bank transfers, mobile wallets, or digital currencies.
Payments are foundational to the fintech industry. They represent the most frequent and essential financial interaction between individuals, businesses, and institutions. In fintech, innovations in payments focus on making transactions faster, affordable, more secure, and inclusive.
These money transfers are often the entry point for broader digital financial services, such as lending, insurance, or investment, and play a key role in driving financial inclusion and global commerce.
