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Upgrading UK's payments infrastructure to boost GDP by $3.8bn by 2026

According to the Cebr, the ‘untapped potential’ of real-time payments in the UK is enormous

Lloyds: almost 9 in 10 card payments now contactless

While tap and pay has proved highly popular, Lloyds says it has seen strong uptake for its feature allowing customers to set their own limit.

Ajman Bank and Mastercard team on card for visually impaired

The notches are designed to address a problem that many blind and partially sighted people have - quickly determining whether they are holding their credit, debit or prepaid card.

Digital Dollar Project launches sandbox programme

The project is designed to provide the federal government, policymakers, and private sector organisations with a stronger, clearer picture of what implementing a CBDC in the US

First National Bank of Omaha launches credit card-as-a-service solution

This solution allows brands to partner with the experience of a nationally chartered bank, while unlocking flexibility through modern technology that allows for customization and embeddable card experiences.

BaaS platform Solid raises $63 million

Fintech programs that build and launch on Solid own the experience and have little or no regulatory overhead.

Discover opens Chicago advanced analytics resource centre

The launch of the AARC@606 advances Discover’s investment in technology and analytics as well as its commitment to bringing jobs to Chicago.

NearPay launches virtual crypto cards and wallet apps

NearPay Wallet already supports 38 cryptocurrencies, including NEAR, BTC, ETH, and USDT.

Fiserv partners Rutgers-Newark to drive fintech inclusion and innovation

A major program component will be a new innovation center on Washington Street, which will house technology and provide ample space for collaboration and research between faculty, students, and city business owners.

Nationwide introduces sweeping for new online savings accounts

Starting with the bank’s fixed-rate online bond, sweeping will be rolled out more widely later this year.

NatWest's Payit and JS Group join forces

A new payment solution can help reduce the time students have to wait to receive these payments.

FIS targets central banks with real-time payments and CBDC tech

Our latest offering sets out to change that, bringing consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments closer together in the payments ecosystem.

Nationwide partners Moneyhub for open banking payments tech

Moneyhub chief commercial officer (CCO) Dan Scholey says open banking enables “frictionless payments, easy connections and endless possibilities” for customers and financial services providers.

NatWest rolls out menopause support app for employees

Women of menopausal age (45-55) make up a fast-growing demographic of the UK workforce

UK supermarket rolls out BNPL loans to tackle rising food costs

Walker says the Food Club has been developed in partnership with Fair For You, a charity-owned ethical lender.

OneBanx taps regtech PassFort for know your business

OneBanx plans to offer SME-specific features including the ability for business managers to deposit funds into a business account in a compliant manner without the need for a bank card.

UBS invests in AIOps platform BigPanda

Reflecting changing consumer banking habits, UBS in May launched a purely digital product line, UBS key4, for clients who want to carry out all of their banking transactions from their smartphones.

PNC expands surcharge-free ATM access through NCR's Allpoint network

"Partnering with NCR's Allpoint ATM network allows us to more than triple our already expansive network, providing our customers with significantly greater surcharge-free access to their cash from coast-to-coast."

Square sellers across the UK can now offer BNPL through Clearpay integration

The integration will enable Square sellers in the UK to offer a BNPL solution that allows customers to pay in four interest-free instalments over a six-week period while merchants get paid right away.

Zimpler teams up with Gigapay to provide instant payouts for content creators

The instant payout function is now available in Finland as well, with plans to expand internationally this year.

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