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Alternative Payments expands to Brazil’s PIX

Trends show Pix transactions will continue to increase this year, and Alternative Payments can connect US-based merchants to this solution with DPMaxBrazil.

Fintech start-up ZORRZ selects Clowd9 to process payments for new AI-powered BlueAccess credit card

With this, key features of the card include credit check-free access, AI and machine learning-powered buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities, and “state-of-the-art AI educational tools and multilingual support”.

Spain’s BBVA Plans Digital Bank Rollout in Germany

Its digital model in Italy, BBVA Italia – a market it entered in 2021 – has been a resounding success, and BBVA hopes to expand its customer base to 600,000 in the country by the end of 2024.

Corpay touches down in New Zealand

This expansion reinforces the company’s leading position in the payment industry and strengthens its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Loop and JPMorgan tie up to turbocharge freight payments

Together, Loop and J.P. Morgan offer a market-leading financing rate which is a win-win for both shippers and carriers.

UK’s FCA imposes restrictions on e-money firm AstroPay

Should it seek to operate this remit, it must first obtain the written consent of the FCA, with the enforcement actioned with immediate effect from 11 April.

Lunar and SAS partner for debit card

Users can gain 8 EuroBonus points for every 100 DKK spent using the card, and new Lunar customers will gain 3000 welcome points, with the first 10,000 getting 6000.

Revolut launches pan-European debit loyalty card programme in UK

RevPoints offers broad and accessible redemption options that cater to a variety of lifestyles and preferences - without needing a credit card.

Merrick Bank partners Kompliant for digital merchant onboarding

The merchant acquirer is to utilise the vendor’s workflow automation tools to “streamline risk management processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making while accelerating revenue growth

Doha Bank and Mastercard Collaborate to Strengthen Digital Payment Services

Doha Bank is committed to playing a pivotal role in achieving the objectives of the Third Financial Sector Strategic Plan

Paytiko expands to Dubai

The decision to expand to Dubai stems from Paytiko’s commitment to cater to the diverse needs of merchants and payment processors in the GCC region.

Citi extends USD Clearing service to Middle East in partnership with Emirates NBD

With this, the service promises to overcome the current barriers to payment flow processes posed by the UAE’s varying cut-off times for transaction execution.

Liberis & Paytrail offer revenue-based financing to Finnish e-businesses

So far, Liberis has provided over $1bn of funding in over 60,000 transactions, enabling over 100,000 jobs to be created and saved.

Walmart introduces digital shelf labels to 2,300 stores

Developed by the Vision Group, digital shelf labels allow Walmart to streamline the management for thousands of weekly pricing updates of over 120,000 products on shelves.

BNP Paribas and BPCE announce strategic payments partnership

Nicolas Namias, CEO of BPCE, adds: “The first generation of our collaboration in payments with BNP Paribas was a great success."

TrueLayer and Jaja Finance collaborate to revolutionize credit card repayments

By integrating TrueLayer’s technology, Jaja Finance aims to streamline the payment process for its customers

MoonPay and PayPal partnership expands to UK and EU

MoonPay users in 24 EU member states and the UK can now buy cryptocurrency using their PayPal account.

Till Payments Integrated Into BigCommerce Platform To Remove Payment Processing Pain Points

Our goal is to simplify and enhance the payment process for these merchants

BVNK introduces US dollar payments via Swift

Businesses accepting stablecoins in international markets via BVNK’s crypto payments gateway, can convert the funds automatically to US dollars or Euros

Barclays and Lloyds-backed loyalty app Bink enters administration

Previously operating across the UK and USA, the start-up notably received a “significant” minority stake investment from Barclays in 2019 as part of a £10 million funding round.

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