Stripe Acquires Privy to Accelerate the Future of Digital Ownership and Crypto Infrastructure
- 4 days 9 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Stripe, a leading financial infrastructure platform for the Internet, today announced the acquisition of Privy, a provider of seamless wallet infrastructure powering over 75 million accounts across more than 1,000 development teams. The acquisition underscores Stripe’s commitment to enabling developers to build next-generation products where crypto and traditional finance converge.
ANNA Money Taps Episode Six to expand SME Business Debit Card Offering
- 5 days 10 hours ago
- Payments
Episode Six, a leading global technology provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure, today announced the successful migration of ANNA Money's business debit card program. ANNA Money, the UK-based mobile business banking account for startups, small businesses and sole traders, selected Episode Six to deliver a more reliable, scalable, and configurable platform that supports growing product needs, global expansion, and... more
TerraPay and Whalet Unite to Elevate Cross-Border Payment Solutions for SMEs
- 5 days 11 hours ago
- Payments
TerraPay, a global money movement company has announced a strategic partnership with Whalet, a leading smart payment provider, to enable seamless cross-border payouts across the globe. This collaboration aims to enhance payment efficiency for Whalet’s core customer base; cross-border sellers from Asia-Pacific region, helping them navigate international financial transactions with ease.
Selfbook Chooses PayPal as Commerce Partner
- 5 days 11 hours ago
- Payments
Selfbook has tapped PayPal as its commerce partner to make paying for hotels faster, smarter, and fully embedded in agentic experiences. Travelers who checkout with PayPal and Venmo will gain access to exclusive rates, generating meaningful savings, and driving better conversion for Selfbook's hotel customers. Selfbook's hotel customers will be featured on the Offers tab in the PayPal app. Additionally, PayPal Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) will be... more
Blackhawk Network Brings More Secure, Contactless Innovations to Physical Gift Cards with New Tap to Pay Visa® Gift Card
- 5 days 17 hours ago
- Payments
Global branded payments provider, Blackhawk Network (BHN) is bringing more secure contactless innovations to physical gift cards with the new Tap to Pay Visa Gift Card.
BofA Clients Embrace New $10 Million Limit in U.S. Real-Time Payments
- 6 days 4 hours ago
- Payments
Recent action from The Clearing House to increase the transaction limit on real-time payments from $1 million to $10 million is fueling new use cases in business-to-business payments among Bank of America clients. The bank is one of the first financial institutions to enable its corporate customers to send payments up to the new transaction limit.
The Payments Association Urges Chancellor to Clarify the UK’s Position on Stablecoins
- 6 days 5 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
The Payments Association, a trade group representing the payments sector, has urged The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to take a clear stance on stablecoins, pointing out that her last announcement on crypto in April did not include any government plan to boost the stablecoin sector.
KIXY & British Wrestling Partner for Successful 2025 Championship
- 6 days 5 hours ago
- Payments
Kixy, the community-driven fintech platform, played a pivotal role as headline sponsor of the British Wrestling Championships 2025, held on 24th and 25th May at Manchester’s National Squash Centre.
Down Hall Hotel & Spa Selects DNA Payments to Improve Guest Payment Experience
- 6 days 6 hours ago
- Payments
Down Hall Hotel & Spa, one of the UK’s most prestigious country house hotels, has selected DNA Payments as its new integrated payments provider. Located in Hatfield Heath, Down Hall is renowned for its luxurious accommodation and dining and was named an AA Hotel of the Year for England in 2024.
Deutsche Bank and Ant International Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Integrated Cross-Border Payment Solutions to Global Merchants
- 6 days 8 hours ago
- Payments
Deutsche Bank and Ant International have announced their strategic partnership to provide more comprehensive payment solutions for businesses of all sizes in Europe and Asia, by combining their expertise and leveraging Ant International’s proprietary tokenisation and AI-based FX technology.
Conferma Expands Virtual Card Capabilities Across Europe With J.P. Morgan Payments, Unlocking Greater Payment Flexibility for Businesses
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Payments
Conferma, the leading virtual card technology provider, has expanded its strategic membership in the J.P. Morgan Payments Partner Network to include J.P. Morgan Payments’ industry-leading virtual card solutions as part of its European offerings.
Payment Orchestrator BR‑DGE Expands APM Coverage With AstroPay
- 6 days 10 hours ago
- Payments
IFX Payments Selects Form3 For Verification Of Payee Solution Ahead Of Instant Payments Regulation Mandate
- 6 days 11 hours ago
- Payments
IFX Payments, a service-led alternative banking partner, today announces it will be using Form3's Verification of Payee (VoP) solution for SEPA account, strengthening its defences against payment fraud and aligning with the Instant Payments Regulation mandate. Ahead of the Verification of Payee (VoP) scheme going live in October 2025, implemented by The European Payments Council, IFX Payments will now be able to verify payees before payments... more
ECPA Calls For Strong Stance On European Payments Sovereignty
- 1 week 3 hours ago
- Payments
The European Card Payment Association (ECPA) publishes new data showing the critical role of European Card Schemes (ECSs) in a white paper titled Safeguarding Europe’s Financial Future.
Cross River Launches Request For Payment (RfP) To Power Smarter, Real‑Time Money Movement
- 1 week 3 hours ago
- Payments
Cross River Bank, a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded finance solutions, announced the launch of Request for Payment (RfP), a transformative addition to its growing suite of instant payment capabilities. The capability will streamline inbound money movement and enhance funding agility across the Real-Time Payments (RTP)® network. Plaid will be the first to implement the feature, unlocking instant purchases through its bank... more
