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US Bank rolls out Split Card for auto-installment payments

The Split Card has no APR or annual fee and comes with Mastercard World benefits including built-in travel, entertainment, shopping and protection benefits.

Momentum grows behind Pay by Bank technology

These are the findings detailed in a new survey report published by the leading A2A payment infrastructure provider, Token.io, and Open Banking Expo. The report - which surveyed 96 banks, payment service providers (PSPs), third-party providers (TPPs), mer

Europe's largest online ticketing platform installs Wero Wallet

The integration into CTS Eventim was handled by PPRO, providing the infrastructure to process Wero payment transactions in Germany for ticket purchases across concerts, theatre shows, and sports events.

Thailand and China Officially Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage

The linkage enables seamless real-time QR payments between Thai banks and China’s major payment apps to support tourism and cross-border trade.

Marqeta Powers Expansion of Klarna Debit Card Across Europe

Through one integration with Marqeta’s platform, Klarna is able to accelerate time-to-market and scale efficiently across multiple countries.

Mukuru taps Jumo for mobile-first fast loan service

Many earn irregular incomes, lack traditional credit histories, and are excluded from mainstream financial services.

Pay by bank moves from niche to necessity

The findings indicate that strong merchant appetite is powering this momentum, with 91% of merchants expressing demand for Pay by Bank and 39% describing that demand as “high.”

Afriex taps Visa to power real time cross-border payments

Cross-border remittances play an increasingly vital role in supporting financial inclusion and global economic stability.

Chinese Tourists Can Now Pay Thai Merchants in Renminbi via Weixin Pay

Through the new PromptPay link, Chinese visitors can pay seamlessly in renminbi without the need for currency exchange or local accounts.

PNC Bank taps Visa Direct

The collaboration with Visa builds on the bank’s existing portfolio of products and solutions, which include Direct to Debit Card, Real Time Payments, Zelle Disbursements and proprietary disbursement solutions Intelligent Routing and ePayments.

Digital payments empower township entrepreneurs in South Africa

For decades, cash has defined daily transactions in townships, shaping how small businesses operate and how communities trade.

How fintech is transforming South Africa towards a cashless society

The country’s trajectory towards a cashless society is not merely a trend; it is a fundamental shift propelled by technological advancements, an enthusiastic consumer base, and a robust push for financial inclusion.

JCB Explores Partnership with STC Bank to Expand Card Acceptance in Saudi Arabia

The MOU initiates discussions aimed at broadly activating JCB payment acceptance across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Doha Bank and PayTabs partner to boost digital commerce in Qatar

The partnership combines Doha Bank’s deep-rooted financial expertise with PayTabs’ cutting-edge digital payment technologies to deliver value-added solutions that enhance the eCommerce experience for both merchants and consumers.

WisdomTree Appoints BNY for Banking-as-a-Service Infrastructure for Digital Assets

The collaboration positions WisdomTree as BNY’s first retail digital assets BaaS client

Mastercard unveils threat intelligence tech

Mastercard Threat Intelligence bridges communication gaps, enabling fraud and security teams to work together seamlessly to stop fraud before it happens.

Banks fear rise of American Express under RBA fee cap changes

Commonwealth Bank is fretting about losing credit card market share to Amex

BACB teams up with Volante to power next-gen payments

Volante’s cloud-native platform met these requirements, offering a proven foundation for innovation and growth.

NTT DATA and ISARASERI Partner to Streamline Payments for Thai SMEs

The new “Super EDC” platform aims to simplify day-to-day operations for small businesses in Thailand’s growing digital economy.

Handelsbanken in lending systems overhaul with Vilja

The revamp took six months to complete, according to the vendor, with Handelsbanken going live with Vilja Loans in one of its branches in June.

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