Klarna Plus Soars to 100,000 Subscribers in the US
- 5 months 21 hours 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
- 5 months 22 hours 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
- 5 months 23 hours 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
- 5 months 1 day 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
- 5 months 1 day 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
- 5 months 1 day 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
- 5 months 1 day 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
- 5 months 1 day 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
- 5 months 1 day 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
- 5 months 1 day 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
- 5 months 2 days 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
- 5 months 2 days 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
- 5 months 2 days 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
- 5 months 2 days 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.
