Klarna Plus Soars to 100,000 Subscribers in the US
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today announced that Klarna Plus, issued by WebBank, has reached a significant milestone of 100,000 subscribers in the US since its launch
myPOS Unveils Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants in Germany
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
UK-based payments company, myPOS, is introducing Tap to Pay on iPhone for businesses in Germany. Tap to Pay is available within the myPOS Glass app and allows merchants to accept contactless payments directly on their iPhone, with no additional hardware needed. Tap to Pay on iPhone enables merchants to accept all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets.
Mastercard Move Collaborates with Urpay to Enable Convenient and Secure Cross-border Payment Services
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
As part of its mission to connect and power an inclusive digital economy, Mastercard has signed a strategic agreement with urpay to offer urpay consumers across the Kingdom greater access to an advanced selection of cross-border payment solutions.
Wearable Paytech Provider MuchBetter Launches Contactless Payment Ring for Free in Italy
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
MuchBetter, the wearable payments tech pioneer, has today launched a free contactless ceramic payments ring in Italy giving consumers more convenient, stylish and enjoyable ways to pay by removing initial cost barriers to wearable tech.
GoCardless Partners with Celigo to Scale Indirect Customer Acquisition Globally
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Bank payment company GoCardless has announced a partnership with integration and automation platform Celigo to accelerate its growth through indirect channels.
Nexi Extends Tap to Pay on iPhone to Merchant Customers in Germany
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Nexi, the European PayTech, now enables merchants in Germany to accept in-person contactless payments seamlessly and securely with Tap to Pay on iPhone and will continue to expand the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone to its customers in Europe where the service is available. This follows the launch of the same functionality from Apple for merchants in Italy at the end of May.
Ecommpay Announces Partnership with BigCommerce
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Ecommpay, the end-to-end payments platform for e-commerce, has added BigCommerce to its list of integrations with popular CMS and e-commerce platforms, offering an advanced payment ecosystem built for optimum conversion and growth. BigCommerce is a leading open SaaS, composable e-commerce platform powering tens of thousands of stores in over 150 countries around the world.
Gr4vy Expands Partnership with Trustly in Europe
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Gr4vy, a leading cloud-native payment orchestration platform (POP), is extending its partnership with Trustly, the global leader in open banking payments, to launch in Europe.
Digital IDs from Yoti, Post Office, and Lloyds Bank Are Accredited by PASS for Proof of Age
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
The three Digital ID Connect apps - Yoti ID, Post Office EasyID and Lloyds Bank Smart ID - are now accredited by the UK’s national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS). This gives UK businesses selling age-restricted goods and services more trust in Digital IDs, having confidence they are genuine and that customers have been verified to a high standard. Each of the Digital ID apps includes the approved PASS hologram.
New Owners to Take Klarna Checkout to the Next Level
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today announced the divestment of Klarna Checkout (KCO). The buyer is a consortium of investors led by Kamjar Hajabdolahi, CEO & Founding Partner at BLQ Invest. This strategic move will allow KCO to continue its evolution and enhancement as an industry-leading product under new ownership.
Rising Dependence on Payday Loans Highlights Ongoing Financial Struggles
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
New research from Moneyhub has shed light on a concerning trend emerging in the UK; a significant number of Brits are increasingly resorting to payday loans in order to manage their day-to-day expenses. These findings have revealed that in the past six months, more individuals have applied for payday loans (18%) than mortgages (10%), highlighting the precarious financial situation faced by many.
Mama Money Partners with Access Bank and Paymentology to Launch New WhatsApp-Powered Bank Card
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Paymentology the leading next-gen global issuer-processor, today announces its partnership with Mama Money, one of Africa’s leading cross-border money transfer operators, and Access Bank, to launch a pioneering new bank card service that stands out for its innovative use of WhatsApp banking.
Visa Announces Its Principal Membership and Trademark Licence with Pyypl
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Pyypl (pronounced “People”) - a pioneering fintech company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) - announces its Principal Licence Membership and strategic framework agreement with Visa. The partnership with Visa is a testament to Pyypl’s mission to democratise access to financial services, its innovative business model and the large market opportunity – as well as highlighting Visa’s trust in Pyypl to accelerate financial inclusion.
KPMG Law Partners with Shieldpay as Payments Provider
- 2 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Shieldpay, the payments partner for the legal sector, is working with KPMG Law UK (part of KPMG LLP) to provide payments services for its high value, complex client transactions.
