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Five payments trends to watch closely in 2025

The Payments Association

2025 payment trends focus on digital wallets, instant payments, AI, fraud prevention, and consumer convenience, driven by evolving regulations and innovation. As the payments landscape evolves, businesses face increasing pressure to adapt to technological advancements and changing consumer expectations.

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Paytech in 2024: Intix, Brite, PPRO, emerchantpay, Valopa, Bottomline, Primer, Global Payments

The Fintech Times

In 2024, payment experts foresee increased demand for instant payments, greater use of alternative payment methods, simplified mobile-friendly payments, user-focused and secure payment practices, automation of payment processes, and heightened reliance on data analysis and AI. .”

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Em Conversa: Exploring Payment Trends in Brazil and Beyond With emerchantpay

The Fintech Times

What are some payment trends we’re seeing in Brazil? In terms of payment preferences across the country, Pix , the Brazilian Central Bank ’s instant payment platform, has taken an impressive market share. Another alternative payment method that is gaining popularity in the region is e-wallets.

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Global Holiday Season Spending Expected to Grow by 16% in 2024, BNPL Surges While Synthetic Identity Fraud Emerges as Top Threat

Fintech Finance

Global holiday spending is expected to rise 16% in value from October through December 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to analysis by ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology.

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Why Installment Payments Are Fashionable This Holiday Season

PYMNTS

Retailers worldwide are exploring the impact of BNPL solutions, especially in Australia, where the payment method is proving particularly popular. Thrift clothing store The Reject Shop has teamed up with BNPL solution provider Afterpay to bring this alternative payment method to its customers just before the 2019 holidays.

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Delta Galil On Why Buy Now, Pay Later Is Changing The Fashion Industry

PYMNTS

The no-interest, no-fee nature of these solutions intrigues consumers — especially the millennial and Generation Z demographics — searching for alternative payment methods that can grant them further flexibility and convenience while shopping.

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Africa to See Triple-Digits Growth in Consumer Spending Over the Next Decade, EBANX Shows

Fintech Finance

. “Incorporating Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) is not only about offering more options, it’s also about bringing people in,” highlights Etcheverry. “Companies accepting Pix with EBANX in digital commerce in Brazil experienced a 25% growth in the number of clients and a 16% increase in their revenue.”