GoCardless Partners with Celigo to Scale Indirect Customer Acquisition Globally
- 11 months 1 week 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
- 11 months 1 week 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
- 11 months 1 week 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
- 11 months 1 week 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
- 11 months 1 week 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
- 11 months 1 week 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.
Alipay+ Partner E-Wallets Transactions in Germany Rose by 67% One Week into UEFA EURO 2024 as Young Asia Embraces Sports Tourism
- 11 months 1 week ago
- E-Wallets
As international football fans travel to Germany for UEFA EURO 2024, Alipay+ announced that transactions in the country have increased by over two-thirds (67%) during the opening week of the tournament (Thursday 13th June 2024 – Wednesday 19th June 2024). Alipay+, an official sponsor of UEFA EURO 2024™, is a suite of cross-border mobile payments and digitalization technology solutions that now supports 30 global e-wallets and banking apps.
Rising Dependence on Payday Loans Highlights Ongoing Financial Struggles
- 11 months 1 week 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
- 11 months 1 week 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.
UK’s Young Voters Call for Crypto to Be Moved Up the Political Agenda
- 11 months 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
According to new data released today ahead of the upcoming general election, more than a third of young adults in the UK believe crypto is an important electoral issue. Research commissioned by Zumo, the B2B digital assets infrastructure, and conducted by Focaldata reveals 34% of both 18-24 and 25-34 year-olds think the growth of the crypto industry should be front of mind for the country’s politicians.
Visa Announces Its Principal Membership and Trademark Licence with Pyypl
- 11 months 1 week 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
- 11 months 1 week 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.
Adyen Recognized in IDC MarketScapes for Retail Online and Omni-Channel Payment Platforms Worldwide
- 11 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today was recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Online Payment Platform Software Providers 2024 Vendor Assessment[1] and IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Omni-channel Payment Platform Software Providers 2024 Vendor Assessment[2]. Adyen was recognized for the following strengths - comprehensive solution, innovation, and focus on merchants.
Over Half of Financial Institutions Use Faster Payment Technologies, According to Faster Payments Council
- 11 months 1 week ago
- Payments
56% of financial institutions, payment providers and businesses have integrated faster payment technologies in their payment infrastructures, according to research from the Faster Payments Council (FPC). Over a third, 35%, said they are planning to introduce faster payment technologies in the future, while 9% have no plans to.
