Mastercard and Scale Aim to Advance Card Issuance Enablement for Fintechs and Non-Financial Institutions Across Sub-Saharan Africa
- 9 hours 23 min ago
- Payments
Mastercard and Scale are advancing their collaboration with the aim of simplifying card issuance for fintech companies and non-financial institutions (non-FIs) across Senegal, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This collaboration introduces a unified integration capability designed to help innovators bring virtual and physical card programmes to market more efficiently, reducing the complexity traditionally associated with launching... more
Asia Remains World’s Most Wallet-Led Region as A2A Payments Accelerate
- 9 hours 33 min ago
- E-Wallets
Worldpay®, now Global Payments (NYSE: GPN), released its 11th annual Global Payments Report (GPR), revealing that spending via digital wallets surpassed cards in Hong Kong for the first time. Account-to-account (A2A) payments are also staging a quiet revolution across Asia and are set to reshape how consumers choose to pay in several markets across the region through 2030. Asia’s wallet-first future accelerates
Easter Bank Holiday Dining Highlights the Value of Fast, Reliable Payments
- 1 day 7 hours ago
- Payments
Easter weekend is one of the busiest periods in the hospitality calendar, as families, tourists and local diners make the most of the long bank holiday. For restaurants, pubs and cafés, that often means a steady flow of customers from late morning through to evening service across several days. Research from Lloyds Merchant Services suggests that during busy trading periods like these, payment technology plays an increasingly important role in... more
From Gen Z to Retirees: Digital Wallets’ Cross-Generational Rise to Unlock £453bn of UK Spend by 2030
- 1 day 9 hours ago
- E-Wallets
Worldpay®, now Global Payments, today released its 11th annual Global Payments Report (GPR), revealing that digital wallets are continuing to fundamentally change how consumers pay, both online and in-store. Digital wallet spending is expected to grow from £269 billion in 2025 to £453 billion by 2030[1] – a significant 68% increase – underlining its rapid mainstream adoption[2].
Thunes Empowers the Global Economy With Instant Cross-Border Payouts for Gig and Remote Workers
- 2 days 3 hours ago
- Payments
Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has launched a direct-to-workforce cross-border payout solution that allows businesses to pay remote overseas teams, freelancers, and gig workers instantly. Thunes enables real-time compensation to be paid into 12 billion bank accounts, mobile wallets, and stablecoin wallets, across 140 countries, 24/7. The solution is accessible via a single API, eliminating the need for multiple... more
Nium Launches Dual-Network Stablecoin Card Issuance Platform Enabling Businesses to Spend Digital Dollars at Hundreds of Millions of Merchant Locations Worldwide
- 2 days 3 hours ago
- Payments
Nium, the global infrastructure leader for real-time cross-border payments and card issuance, today launched its stablecoin card issuance platform. The solution enables companies holding stablecoins to issue spending cards on both the Visa and Mastercard networks through a single API integration, allowing stablecoins to be used at hundreds of millions of merchant locations globally.
TransferMate Named Exclusive Payroll Payments Partner of Cerdivo to Accelerate Global Payroll Infrastructure for Oracle Customers
- 2 days 5 hours ago
- Payments
Cerdivo, a specialist Oracle consulting and global payroll firm has today announced a strategic partnership with TransferMate, the world’s leading provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure. Cerdivo has selected TransferMate as its exclusive partner to deliver end-to-end payment services for its global payroll customers.
Adflex and SAP Taulia Join Forces to Accelerate Virtual Card Payments
- 5 days 3 hours ago
- Payments
Digital business payments specialist Adflex today announced a strategic partnership with SAP Taulia, a global fintech leader in working capital solutions. By integrating Adflex STP (Straight-Through-Processing), SAP Taulia can offer virtual card automation for suppliers, removing manual processes and reducing PCI-DSS scope.
CoinPayments Accelerates APAC Expansion With OSL Group Partnership
- 5 days 4 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
COINPAYMENTS, a global leader in cryptocurrency payment processing, today announces a partnership with OSL Group (863.HK), Asia’s leading stablecoin trading and payment platform, as part of its strategic expansion in the region.
Nexi and Danish Banks Expand Agreement to Deliver SEPA Direct Debit Services
- 5 days 6 hours ago
- Payments
Nexi Group, the European PayTech, today announced an agreement with local and country-wide banks in Denmark to provide SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) services, strengthening their access to the European payment ecosystem. Under the agreement, Nexi will provide the infrastructure and operational services required to process SEPA Direct Debit collections, enabling the Danish banks to efficiently manage their participation in the SEPA scheme through Nexi’... more
Visa Launches Enhanced Subscription Manager, Giving Consumers Greater Control Over Recurring Payments
- 5 days 8 hours ago
- Payments
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today unveiled an Enhanced Subscription Manager solution, a new value‑added service within its Digital Issuer Solutions business. As the number of subscriptions worldwide is projected to reach 12 billion by 2030, consumers are seeking simple, transparent ways to track and manage recurring charges. In support of this, Visa is collaborating with Pinwheel, a leading provider of in‑app bill management... more
TRM Labs and Zepz Join Forces to Support Safer Stablecoin Remittances for Migrant Communities
- 5 days 8 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
TRM Labs, a leading blockchain intelligence platform, today announced a partnership with Zepz — the group behind leading digital remittance brands WorldRemit and Sendwave — to support the global expansion of its stablecoin-based Sendwave Wallet for migrant communities and their families. The integration of TRM’s blockchain intelligence will help Zepz manage financial crime risk, and scale its stablecoin offering as it expands into new markets.
Ryft Partners With EPOS Now to Deliver an Enterprise-Grade POS & Payment Solution for Franchises and Multi-Location Businesses
- 5 days 9 hours ago
- Payments
Ryft, the payment services provider powering automated, embedded and omnichannel payment flows for marketplaces and platforms, today announced its strategic partnership with EPOS Now, the global POS and business management software provider used by over 100,000 businesses worldwide.
Branch Integrates With Stripe to Offer New Embedded Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts
- 6 days 3 hours ago
- E-Wallets
Branch, a leading provider of workforce financial infrastructure, today announced its integration with Stripe to become the new embedded digital wallet provider for worker payouts. Companies now have an easy way to launch a customizable digital wallet and branded debit card experience via Stripe Issuing. Whether paying drivers, contractors, marketplace sellers, or frontline teams, Branch's digital wallet solutions help workers access funds... more
