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TrueLayer Joins Forces with BR-DGE to Strengthen Pay by Bank Offerings for Enterprises

“Pay by Bank — and open banking more generally — is no longer an idea on the distant horizon, it’s right in front of us,” said Mariko Beising

Klarna scores global payment deal with Stripe to expand reach ahead of blockbuster U.S. IPO

The new deal comes with improve functionality for Stripe merchants

JP Morgan unveils biometric payment terminals

The Paypad and Pinpad are slated for release in the US in the second half of 2025, with plans for an international rollout to follow.

Revolut founder Storonsky lands £350m bonanza from digital banking giant

Sources close to Revolut said on Monday that the final proceeds to Mr Storonsky could be even higher once the secondary round closes.

Mastercard opens new office in Accra, Ghana to strengthen West African presence

Mastercard’s expanded presence in Ghana is anticipated to have a significant positive impact on the local economy.

Nbkc bank joins NR Atleas Allpoint Network

Kansas City, Missouri-based nbkc was looking for an efficient way to allow customers to conduct transactions

European Court of Auditors flags concerns over EU price interventions in card market

In a report, the European Court of Auditors says that EU’s approach to digital payments has helped to make them "safer, faster and cheaper for users".

Bank Alfalah acquires stake in Jingle Pay

Jingle Pay plans to launch its digital banking services in Pakistan in Q1 2025 as a branchless banking mobile app

BIS Sets Out Roadmap for ISO 20022 Implementation in Cross-Border Payments

BIS aims to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments.

Ant International sees lots of progress made in Southeast Asia on FinTech developments like QR payments & inclusive finance

Based in Singapore, Ant International provides partners across industries and markets comprehensive range of digital payment and financial technology solutions.

stc pay Bahrain leverages Mastercard to secure payments to China’s Alipay

Utilising Mastercard Move’s solutions, stc pay is the only all-inclusive mobile wallet in Bahrain for all types of digital financial transactions.

XTransfer Gets Green Light for Singapore Payment License

XTransfer plans to roll out services aimed at simplifying international trade transactions for SMEs in Singapore.

Mashreq begins pilot operations of digital bank in Pakistan

This milestone highlights Mashreq’s commitment to driving financial inclusion and delivering innovative digital banking solutions tailored to the country’s evolving needs.

90% of Banks Say Customers Would Benefit From Instant Payments

This report examines these barriers and shows how FIs must explore strategic partnerships and reassess consumer interest and the benefits of real-time payments.

Doha Bank launches Visa Commercial Pay

This initiative aligns with the Qatari Government’s vision of digitalising payments, enhancing electronic banking services, and advancing the shift towards a cashless society.

DBS Reports Rising Popularity of Digital Ang Baos Among Singaporeans

A total of SGD 39 million was sent through digital gifting services during the Lunar New Year in 2024

AlRayan Bank launches AlRayan Go mobile banking app in Qatar with Backbase

Backbase has previously been involved in a number of projects aimed at enhancing digital banking capabilities across the Middle East

DLocal reportedly exploring potential sale

Currently valued at around $3.27 billion, dLocal has traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) since 2021

Digital payments on the rise in Europe, but cash still king at POS

Mobile apps, while still accounting for a relatively small percentage of POS payments, are on the rise, hitting seven per cent, up from four per cent two years ago.

European Payments Council seeks API test toolbox provider for VoP scheme

The VoP scheme developed by the EPC is due to come into effect on 25 October 2025

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