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QNB and Mastercard launch unified digital wallet

The solution is designed to benefit businesses of all sizes, with particular relevance for small and medium enterprises seeking ready-to-deploy payment technologies.

Transforming Borderless Banking Across Africa Through Innovation

They enable businesses and individuals to send and receive money across international borders without the limitations and delays that tend to occur within conventional banking systems.

NatWest: Instant Payment Solutions with Prommt

The dynamic nature of the process offers an intelligent approach to reducing business costs while streamlining operations.

Citi harnesses AI to enhance commercial banking platform

The company said the move will improve the customer experience as well as streamline digital enhancements.

Digit9 Taps dLocal to Unlock Faster, Cheaper Remittances in Five African Markets

The integration supports Digit9 in overcoming common payout challenges

Zand Bank in cross-border payments upgrade with Mastercard Move

Zand Bank was the first digital challenger to receive a licence from the Central Bank of UAE back in July 2022.

DBS Cashback Push Spurs 50% Rise in Weekend Sales at Heartland Merchants

Over 400,000 people redeemed 800,000 rewards in the first month, with wet markets seeing the sharpest gains.

Barbados instant payment system BiMPay to ‘transform payments’ from March 2026

The system will actually go live on 31 March next year.

Why Virtual Cards Deserve a Bigger Role in Asia’s Payments Story

Virtual cards have moved from being a nice-to-have to something many people now use every day.

Visa expands Click to Pay across Apac

This, says Visa, reduces cart abandonment and improves security, with merchants experiencing an average uplift of 2.5% in payment success rates.

Absa Business Banking Selects Network International to Drive Digital Payments Innovation Across Africa

Network will provide Absa Business Banking with end-to-end payment processing capabilities through a single payment platform and fully outsourced managed services model.

Klarna reports Q2 losses amid US expansion plans

The plan to go public was delayed while trade tariffs were stirring up the market, but Klarna is back on track to be listed in the fall.

CMS and Mastercard Join FinTech Scotland as Strategic Partners

Mastercard, which is involved in fintech developments globally, is driving innovation in areas including AI and Open Finance

New fintech from Wise and Revolut alumni scores £2m investment

Riva Money aims to blend traditional and blockchain-based cross-border payments

How Thredd Launched Real-Time B2B Travel Payment Controls

Online travel agencies can now modify card parameters in real-time based on supplier requirements, geography and transaction volumes.

Scotiabank integrates with Nova Credit

Scotiabank was the first Canadian bank to partner with Nova Credit in 2023 and is now the first to embed this capability directly into its digital credit card application process.

Google partners Wise to make remittances more accessible

Separately, Google is expanding the number of credit cards that US buyers see reward details to in autofill on Chrome to over 100.

Papaya secures direct Sepa access

This move places Papaya at the forefront of European payments innovation, eliminating reliance on intermediary banks and unlocking full control over euro transactions — both standard and instant — directly from its own infrastructure.

Monzo takes top spot in UK banks and challengers ranking

Hot on Monzo’s heels are RBS and NatWest, both with feature scores of 93, while Revolut and Starling Bank round out the top five with scores of 89 and 84 respectively.

Introducing Azure Stack Hub – Sure’s newest cloud storage solution

Customers will also have access to local on-island 24/7 support from Sure’s team of experts for emergency issues like disaster recovery.

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