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Trustly acquires SlimPay

The acquisition of SlimPay comes shortly after the launch of Trustly Azura, a new technology and data engine that offers consumers and merchant personalised data services.

BBVA adds digital ID feature to Bizum instant payment app

Bizum, the most used feature in the app's adaptation for young people

FSS Launches New Payments Technology Platform to Address Evolving Banking Needs

One of BLAZE’s notable features is its architecture’s ability to process more than 5,000 transactions per second through the FSS Payment Gateway, highlighting its performance-enhancing capabilities.

LemFi raises $33m for immigrant-focused payments platform

In 2021, the startup acquired UK-based Rightcard Payment Services

Solana Pay integrates with Shopify to transform commerce

The new service is set to make it easy for merchants to get real-time access to their money and greater ability to manage working capital, liquidity, and liability protection, while eliminating the need for bank fees, chargebacks, and holding times.

Mastercard and Binance scrap crypto partnership

After just one year of operation, Mastercard and Binance's crypto debit card is no more.

Marqeta signs Giftbit, Vivian and Whistle

This allows Marqeta customers to create seamless experiences

FSS launches payments technology platform BLAZE

Using BLAZE architecture, for instance, the FSS Payment Gateway can process more than 5000 transactions per second.

Sergel offers payment of debt by installments with Trustly

The partnership enables Sergel to offer a reliable way for its users to manage their regular payments and keep pace with installment plans, thereby avoiding defaults and further indebtedness.

Citi introduces 'relationship tiers' for retail customers

The bank compares the new system to an airline or hotel rewards programme, with customers unlocking tiers as their combined average monthly balance grows.

Mastercard and Collinson extend partnership in Japan to provide airport lounge access in the case of flight delays to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club's Customers

With travel firmly back on the agenda, there is a need to help travellers allay their stress and anxiety should they encounter flight delays in their journey.

Koverly releases 'Pay in 30' for deferred foreign exchange payments

Through the new KoverlyPay service, businesses also have the flexibility to further extend payments over four, eight or 12 fixed weekly installments.

CBA brings contactless transit payments to Victorians

Meanwhile, myki cardholders will continue to be able to use their physical myki card and top up via traditional means, as well as online or at kiosks using EFTPOS, credit, debit, and digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Klarna sees BNPL boost with UK leading European growth

CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski called Klarna's recent European expansion "phenomenal".

Collaboration Across Southeast Asia Bolsters QR Code Cross-Border Payment Possibilities

These moves signify part of a wider-reaching cross-border payment effort across the region

Swift cross-border payments processing speed surpasses G20 target

89% of cross-border payments are processed over Swift within an hour

Treasury Prime & Liberty Bank, N.A team to offer banking solutions

This partnership addresses the increasing demand for flexible and scalable embedded banking solutions that effectively meet the evolving needs of businesses and customers

Nedbank taps Synthesis for mobile contactless payments

This allows single operators or small businesses to accept contactless payments easily, lowering the barrier to entry for the country’s retail industry.

Turkey's largest fintech Param acquires Czech BNPL Twisto for Europe launch

Twisto was acquired from Zip Co for an undisclosed sum.

How Zopa transformed itself from P2P lender to award-winning bank in three years

Ahead of this year’s AltFi Awards, Zopa CEO Jaidev Janardana spoke to AltFi about winning ‘Bank Of The Year 2022’, reaching one million customers and sustaining profitability

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