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Discover and Telered Partner to Improve Payment Experience in Panama

Discover Financial Services and Telered, the main operator of electronic transactions and payment methods in Panama, have entered into a partnership aimed at improving the quality of payment operations for residents of the mentioned country, local merchants, and visitors.

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Staples Partners With Klarna, Helping Consumers to ‘Work Now, Pay Later’

Staples established cooperation with Swedish BNPL provider Klarna to offer flexible payment options for customers purchasing office essentials.

Blockchain & Crypto

Coinbase Wallet to Roll Out Tap-to-Pay Crypto Solution

Coinbase Wallet Tap-to-Pay is expected to provide a crypto-friendly alternative to Cash App, Venmo, PayPal and other fast payment firms.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa Flexible Credential Expands to US With Affirm Card

Visa Flexible Credential allows users to manage funding from various accounts for different purchase types, and use “Buy Now, Pay Later” services via the Affirm partnership.

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.

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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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

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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.

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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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

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JPMorgan Payments Partners With Checkbook

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

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.