Apple Card launches for US customers
by Ben Poole
The tech giant says the card has no fees, provides a simplified view of spending, and has a new security architecture.
Card Payments at POS
Background
The use of payment cards is growing faster worldwide than any other major payment system. In many developed countries, by value, payment cards are used for the majority of payments at point of sale…
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Mastercard and Artajasa to partner on Indonesia’s National Payment Gateway
by Ben Poole
Partnership aims to grow digital payments and drive inclusivity in Indonesia.
Requests to delay PSD2 have started
by Jack Large
EPSM recommends harmonised migration plans on PSD2-SCA, i.e. delay of 18-36 months
Contactless payment systems a waste of money?
by Jack Large
QR code based systems are a much cheaper and more effective solution…………?
US fintech Plaid rolls out services in the UK
by Graham Buck
The six years old San Francisco company, already valued at $2.7bn, is expanding across the Atlantic and opening its first UK office.
Demand for faster payment soars while cash continues to decline
by Jack Large
UK faster payments continues to soar while number of ATMs worldwide drops for the first time
2.07bn to use mobile wallets in 2019
by Jack Large
GATE’s Mobile Wallet Trends Annual Report shows 30% growth from 2017
Turn card chargebacks into good news
by Jack Large
Verifi launches Self-service Chargeback Representment service to enables merchants to fight disputes quickly & efficiently
Who will win payment race to build “OS for money”?
by Jack Large
Alipay - huge mobile payment app; Apple’s new credit card + Apple Pay ewallet; Curve ewallet links to both credit and debit
Line Corp plans move into fintech and payment services
by Graham Buck
The messaging app wants to ride the wave as Japan accelerates its drive to double cashless payments by 2025.
Apple targets banking industry with credit card launch
by Graham Buck
Helped by Goldman Sachs and MasterCard, the tech giant will add currency exchange services and cashback incentives to lure customers.
Klarna launches open banking platform
by Graham Buck
The Swedish banking group said that open banking platforms will enable banks and fintechs to personalise their offerings.
Worldpay reports ‘complex landscape’ for payments
by Graham Buck
Winners will be companies that can offer the right mix of payment options, says the group.
Mastercard and Angaza partner on emerging markets initiative
by Graham Buck
A digital payment solution aims to increase access to solar home systems and water pumps for the world's unbanked.
How to minimise payment card charges: don’t use them
by Jack Large
Adyen’s Open Banking new service opens door to lower charges and more efficiency and lower fraud risks
OPTIMISE YOUR: card, payroll and cross-border B2B payments
by Jack Large
ACT Cash Management Conference 2019 - ideas from APEXX, CurrencyCloud, and Income Group
5 steps to increase sales and reduce costs in your online business
by Jack Large
Essential areas in payment processing to help you grow your business on a global scale
Payments: Cards remain king; new Amazon Pay; Faster Payments
by Jack Large
Revolution continues as cards dominate mobile payments; Amazon Pay service to be launched; Faster Payments still growing at 20%+
ROUNDUP: EBA; Citi; Deutsche Bank; Citi; Cashforce
by Jack Large
EBA Pan-European Reqest-to-Pay; Citi notional pooling in NL; Deutsche Bank cheque processing; Cashforce survey still open; Citi China
Payments cards are thriving despite banks and card companies
by Jack Large
Merchant fees still a problem; UnionPay is world’s largest; Norway highest user/capita
Payment Card Scheme Fees: The true Cost to the industry
by Jack Large
Why scheme fees should be brought under consideration at the Interchange Fee Regulation review
Overcoming payments fragmentation
by Jack Large
The omni-channel payments platform challenge for corporates
‘Bigtechs’ increase their share of global payments
by Bija Knowles
The global e-wallet market accounts for about 8 per cent of all non-cash transactions, with the 'bigtech' firms increasing their share
Payment Update: SWIFT gpi, HK instant payments, Amazon Pay
by Jack Large
Revolution continues in Japan, Hong Kong and India