“barq” Launches Global Cross-Border QR Payments via Alipay+
- 2 weeks 2 hours ago
- Payments
barq, the fastest-growing financial app in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and beyond, has launched global cross-border QR payments in partnership with Alipay+, Ant International’s unified wallet gateway.
ANZ to Acquire Worldline S.A’s Share of ANZ Worldline Joint Venture
- 2 weeks 2 hours ago
- Payments
ANZ today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Worldline S.A’s 51% share in Worldline Australia Pty Ltd (ANZ Worldline), the joint venture between ANZ and Worldline S.A that commenced in 2022. Consistent with ANZ’s 2030 strategy, this acquisition will enable ANZ to directly provide our customers with a holistic bank offering as part of our ambition to be a leading payments and transaction bank in the region.
NAB Bucks Industry Trend on Cash With ATM Investment
- 2 weeks 2 hours ago
- ATMs
NAB has announced a major refresh of its ATM network, rolling out hundreds of new machines across the country to support Australians who continue to rely on cash for everyday spending and business takings. From later this year, NAB will start a two‑year program to refresh its entire network of more than 700 ATMs, rolling out new German‑made Diebold‑Nixdorf Smart ATMs across Australia.
Tech Mahindra Announces the Acquisition of Avant Techno Solutions to Expand Payment Modernization and Wealth Management Capabilities
- 2 weeks 2 hours ago
- Payments
Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, today announced the acquisition of Avant Techno Solutions (Alluri Technologies Inc), a Canada based firm specializing in payments modernization and wealth platforms. The acquisition is expected to further strengthen Tech Mahindra’s service capabilities and deepen its industry expertise within the BFSI (Banking, Financial... more
PayDo Launches Direct Acquiring for Apple Pay and Google Pay
- 2 weeks 2 hours ago
- Payments
PayDo, the global innovative payment platform has announced its new status as a principal acquirer for both Apple Pay and Google Pay, strengthening its ability to support merchants accepting digital wallet payments through PayDo Checkout. The launch means PayDo can now provide merchants with a direct connection to Apple Pay and Google Pay, reducing reliance on third-party acquiring partners and giving businesses greater control over their... more
Merchants Gain a Strategic Edge Connecting to Ecommpay Through BridgerPay Partnership
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Payments
In partnership with BridgerPay, a SaaS (Software as a Service) company and payment orchestration pioneer, inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay is providing innovative payment services to merchants around the world. Through BridgerPay’s AI-powered payment orchestration platform, Ecommpay is providing merchants with access to secure and transparent payment solutions.
Ripple Reinforces Commitment to the Middle East With Expanded Presence in the UAE
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance, today announced an expansion of its presence in the UAE with the opening of its new Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), creating capacity to grow its local team as demand for regulated blockchain-powered payment and custody solutions continues to accelerate across the... more
Visa Accelerates Stablecoin Momentum: Adding Five Blockchains for Settlement
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Today, Visa announced that it is adding five blockchains to its global stablecoin settlement pilot, expanding how issuers and acquirers can settle with the network. As stablecoins move into mainstream payment flows, Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot now supports nine blockchains and has reached a $7 billion annualized stablecoin settlement run rate, up 50% since last quarter.
Sardine Partners With Modulr to Bring Real-Time, AI-Enabled Fraud Detection to Automated Payments
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Payments
Sardine, the leading agentic risk platform to fight financial crime, today announced a partnership with Modulr, the payments automation platform built to scale. Through the partnership, Sardine will support Modulr with a suite of integrated fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions.
Penn State University Selects Flywire to Power Tuition Management Processes for 100,000+ Students
- 2 weeks 1 day ago
- Payments
Today, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), a top-ranked public research university with more than 100,000 students, announced it has selected Flywire Corporation (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, to manage all tuition payments.
Aven Launches Bitcoin-Backed Credit Card, Built on BitGo’s Infrastructure
- 2 weeks 2 days ago
- Credit Cards
BitGo Inc., the digital asset infrastructure company, and BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A., an OCC-regulated digital asset bank, (together "BitGo") both subsidiaries of BitGo Holdings, Inc., today announced a partnership with Aven, a leading machine-banking platform and provider of asset-backed credit cards, to support the launch of the Aven Bitcoin Visa Card. The card enables eligible consumers to access a line of credit secured by bitcoin... more
Sokin and Adyen Partner to Give US Businesses a Single Solution for Ecommerce Payments and Treasury Operations
- 2 weeks 2 days ago
- Payments
Sokin, the cross-border business payments and financial platform, today announced a strategic global partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses. The partnership adds global payment acceptance to Sokin's existing multi-currency accounts, FX, and treasury infrastructure, giving businesses a single platform to manage their entire cross-border financial stack.
Vyntra to Spotlight Operational Resilience at Payments Canada Summit
- 2 weeks 2 days ago
- Payments
Vyntra, a leading provider of financial crime prevention and transaction intelligence, will exhibit at The Payments Canada SUMMIT, taking place from 5 to 7 May in Toronto. Visitors can find Vyntra at Booth #7 to meet the team and explore how the company supports operational resilience across complex payment environments through real-time transaction intelligence and financial crime prevention.
Quay Partners With Klarna to Make Eyewear More Accessible With Flexible Payments
- 2 weeks 2 days ago
- Payments
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today announced a new partnership with Quay, a leading global eyewear brand, to bring its flexible payment options to checkout across Quay's website and all 24 U.S. stores. Customers can now choose from Klarna's full suite of payment options, including pay in full, pay in 30 days, pay in four interest-free installments, or longer-term financing.
