Bizum Reaches 30 Million Users as It Expands Into In-Store Payments
Bizum is preparing to introduce in-store payments in Spain using a new NFC-based feature called Bizum Pay. The launch is scheduled for 18 May.
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BLIK Explores Joining European Payments Interoperability Coalition
Poland’s instant payment system BLIK is in discussions to join a European payments interoperability initiative that connects local payment solutions across multiple countries.
G+D Expands Convego Card Issuance Platform With AI Validation, NFC Mailers, And Kiosk Pickup
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has announced three additions to its Convego product range, targeting the delivery and activation stage of payment card issuance: an AI-based address validation tool, NFC-enabled packaging, and a kiosk-based card pickup option.
Coinbase X402 Agentic Protocol Adds Batch Settlement Feature for Micro AI Transactions
The x402 protocol supported by Coinbase’s Base blockchain mechanics has introduced batch settlement, a new payment scheme designed for high-frequency, low-value transactions performed by AI agents within predefined rules.
Google Integrates Klarna & Affirm BNPL Options Into Its AI Pay Mode
Google Pay is boosting the AI Mode by embedding two popular BNPL methods from Affirm and Klarna providers into its Gemini app and Google search functionality. The update combines agentic commerce mechanisms with flexible checkout options.
Worldline Signs EcoFlow To Its Global Collect Platform
Payment processor Worldline and energy storage company EcoFlow have announced a commercial partnership. EcoFlow will use Worldline’s Global Collect platform to handle payments across multiple countries, including the US, UK, and markets across Europe.
Corpay Survey Finds: UK Finance Teams Spend Over Six Hours a Week On Manual Admin Tasks
A survey of 300 UK chief financial officers has found that finance teams at companies with annual turnover above £20 million are spending a significant share of their working week (over an hour each day) on manual administrative tasks.
Travelex & TSB Launch New Zealand Travel Money Partnership With 28 Store Access
Travelex and TSB Bank have launched a referral partnership in New Zealand focused on travel money services.
Confirmo Appoints 3 Senior Executives as MiCA Deadline Nears
Confirmo has appointed three senior executives as the company expands its stablecoin payments business in Europe and the United States ahead of upcoming crypto regulatory deadlines.
Money Movement Ecosystem Launches in Chicago, Uniting Leaders Across Banking, Fintech, and Retail & Corporates
Chicago, USA — September 9-10, 2026 — Building on over a decade of its flagship Instant Payments Summit, Kinfos Events is proud to announce the launch of the Money Movement Ecosystem, a premier two-day summit bringing together over 350+ leaders across banking, payments, fintech, and retail to explore the future of how money moves in the […]
Kinfos Events Opens PayTail Summit 2026 Registration With $695 Early Bird Pass In Chicago
As digital payments, AI-driven checkout experiences, and embedded finance continue to reshape retail commerce, the PayTail Summit 2026 will bring together payments, ecommerce, and fintech leaders in Chicago on September 10, 2026. Organized by Kinfos Events, the one-day event will focus on payment innovation, customer experience, fraud prevention, omnichannel commerce, and AI-powered payment decisioning, with […]
World AI Show Indonesia & Finance 2045 – Jakarta 2026
The World AI Show Indonesia and the launch edition of Finance 2045 will take place on 7–8 July 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Jakarta, Indonesia. The co-located events will bring together over 2,000 senior leaders from AI, banking, fintech, government, and investment communities for two days of focused discussions, networking, and collaboration.
28th Connected Banking Summit: Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 – Southern Africa
The 28th Connected Banking Summit: Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 – Southern Africa, organised by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), will take place on 14 October 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026 to Feature Agentic AI, Fraud Prevention and Travel Payments Discussions in Dublin
The Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026 will return to Dublin in 2026 alongside the Mega Event 2026, bringing together professionals from the airline, travel, payments, fraud and loyalty sectors for a co-located industry gathering.
Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026
The 2026 edition of the Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026 returns to Dublin with a co-located format alongside the Mega Event 2026, bringing together airline, travel, loyalty, payments and fraud professionals under one roof. Hosted at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, the event will explore the future of travel payments, fraud prevention, loyalty security, […]
Stablecoin Market Controversies: Why the Term is Akin to Horsepower, Who Needs Stablecoin Sandwiches, and Why Aren’t Stablecoins Mainstream Yet?
Stablecoins are one of the most promising yet disputable digital assets of the XXI century. Some praise their potential to revolutionize the inefficient legacy cross-border payment settlement, while others speak of stablecoin risks for national banking systems. Our today’s discussion will focus on the scalability of stablecoin economy and factors that hinder it. Here’s what […]
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.
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