Amazon Adds Pay By Bank Option For UK Customers
Amazon has introduced a pay-by-bank payment method in the UK, allowing customers to complete purchases directly from their bank accounts as the retailer expands its range of checkout options.
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Gemini Retreats From Europe and Non-Core Markets, Lays Off 200 as Crypto Downturn Bites
In a striking reversal of its global expansion strategy barely a year after launching regulated services in the European Union, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is dismantling its presence in the UK, EU and Australia while cutting roughly 25 % of its global workforce, in a move that underscores the deep challenges facing the digital‑asset sector.
Monzo Tops UK Banks for Wrongly Denying Scam Refunds in 2025, Ombudsman Data Shows
In 2025, newly released data from the independent Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) revealed that Monzo, one of the UK’s largest digital banks, had the highest rate of overturned decisions in fraud and scam refund complaints among major lenders.
Why the Payments Leaders’ Summit UK April 2026 is a Must-Attend Event
Join the Payments Leaders’ Summit UK in London on 28-29th April 2026 for two days of strategic insights, peer networking and practical guidance on the future of payments.
myTU Partners Intrepid Fox to Supercharge Business Banking Onboarding With AI Agents
AI-powered KYB functionality will enhance myTU’s banking platform through direct integration, enabling business customers to open fully operational accounts in minutes rather than days without extra fuss.
Mastercard Launches BIN Sponsor Plus Programme for UK Fintechs Looking for Card Launch
Mastercard BIN Sponsor Plus accreditation programme aims to facilitate card launch for fintech companies in the UK by connecting them with trusted financial institutions that can help them bring card products to market seamlessly.
Key Retail Growth Forecasts for 2026 from Bain & Company
Bain & Company Predicts Slower Retail Sales Growth in the US, UK, France and Germany in 2026
The Future of Secure Transactions in Online Casinos
As online casino gaming continues to grow, so too does the focus on player safety — particularly when it comes to financial transactions. For players engaging with a licensed online casino UK platform, secure deposits and withdrawals are just as important as fair play and responsible gaming tools.
ClearScore Enters Mortgage Market with Acquisition of Acre Platforms
ClearScore has entered the mortgage market by acquiring UK-based mortgage technology provider Acre Platforms, reinforcing its expansion into digital home lending amid rising demand for online mortgage services.
UK Court Backs Regulator on Card Fees, Denying Visa, Mastercard, and Revolut Arguments
The High Court rejected the legal suit by Visa, Mastercard, and Revolut, holding that financial regulators in the UK have strong powers to intervene in payment pricing, even without explicit fee-cap language in the legislation.
PhotonPay Deepens UK Payment Stack With Local Rails Integration
PhotonPay customers in the UK can now access named GBP accounts and local payment rails, improving reconciliation, speed, and compliance across domestic payments.
Voting Officially Opens for the 2026 British Bank Awards
The voting for Smart Money People’s British bank awards 2026 has now officially opened.
Cash Serves as a Welcome Alternative to Digital Payment Fatigue
For years, cash was widely viewed as a declining payment method, steadily displaced by cards, mobile wallets, and account-to-account transfers. Yet recent data suggests the narrative is shifting.
London AgTech Startup Biographica Raises €8 Million to Accelerate Crop Research
Biographica has secured €8 million in funding to expand its AI-driven platform for crop trait discovery amid growing global food security concerns.
Worldline Brings One Commerce to UK for Enterprise Payments Boost
Worldline One Commerce solution is now avalable in the United Kingdom, as the firm expands unified commerce options for local enterprise merchants.
Blink Payment Unveils Card Present API to Simplify In-Person Payment Integration for ISVs
Blink Payment has launched a new Card Present API designed to help Integrated Software Vendors (ISVs) and merchants seamlessly integrate in-person payments with real-time reporting into their platforms for unified commerce experiences.
