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Examining the PSR’s APP fraud reimbursement cap change

The Payments Association

The Payment Systems Regulator’s decision to lower the cap for APP fraud reimbursements to £85,000. The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) recently announced a significant change to the cap for authorised push payment (APP) fraud reimbursements. Cath expresses several criticisms of the proposed changes to the APP fraud reimbursement cap.

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PSR confirms APP scam protection updates and consults on high-value fraud cap

Neopay

Alongside this announcement, the PSR has also published a consultation on high-value APP fraud cases, focusing on reviewing and possibly revising the reimbursement cap for victims of APP scams. This issue is key in demonstrating why stronger protections beyond transaction limits are necessary.

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YouTrip Quadruples Wallet Size to S$20K, Spending Limit Now S$100K

Fintech News

YouTrip users can now hold up to S$20,000 in their wallets, a significant jump from the previous S$5,000 limit, and have access to an annual spending limit of S$100,000, previously capped at S$30,000. Alongside the increased limits, YouTrip has also introduced several anti-scam measures.

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Major Retailers Brace For Gift Card Fraud

PYMNTS

With the new policies, changes include lowering the transaction limits on the sale of store-branded gift cards. At the same time, the changes also dictate that store-branded gift cards can’t be redeemed for other gift cards and place a cap on the amount of money that can be added to the cards.

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What You Need to Know about Singapore’s Upcoming Shared Responsibility Framework

Fintech News

FIs and PSPs must also send real-time alerts for high-risk actions, such as new device logins, contact detail changes, transaction limit increases, and the addition of new payees, allowing consumers to respond swiftly to suspicious activity.

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13 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Merchant Service Provider

EBizCharge

Some providers offer aggregated accounts, which may be suitable for smaller businesses, while others require dedicated merchant accounts, which are typically beneficial for larger transaction volumes or businesses needing greater control over funds. Is there a transaction cap? What’s the approval process like?

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ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer: What’s the Difference and Which Payment Method Should You Use?

Stax

Global ACH is available but only for bank-to-bank networks Wire transfers have no geographic limitations. Here are some common uses of wire transfer: Large transactions – While most financial institutions have a cap on the maximum amount for wire transfers, the limit tends to be high.