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Checkout.com and Visa Join Forces to Launch Push-to-Card in UAE

The Fintech Times

As a result of this collaboration, Checkout.com is going to launch Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution in the UAE, facilitating cross-border and domestic transactions in the country. billion card, account, and wallet endpoints through a single entry point. ” Why Visa Direct? ” Why Visa Direct?

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Alternative Payment Adoption Continues to Rise Across Emerging Markets, Reveals EBANX

The Fintech Times

Digital-first financial institutions have become key drivers behind cards’ sustained presence and growth in rising economies, according to new data revealed by EBANX , the global payment service provider (PSP). These digital solutions have pushed traditional payment methods to evolve and adapt to meet modern consumer expectations.”

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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

In the world of digital payments, fraud is an ever-present threat that continues to evolve, creating serious risks for both businesses and consumers. From shifts in unauthorised card fraud to the evolving nature of authorised push payment scams, there’s a lot to unpack—and a lot at stake. What’s next?

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Torus Payments Analytics SaaS Wins Title of Fastest-Growing Fintech Startup in Lithuania on Sifted

Fintech Finance

We believe that the whole global card payments industry lacks transparency when it comes to profitability calculation and scheme fees analysis. A big thank you to Sifted for featuring us, and we will continue to push forward!”, And Torus is on a mission to fix this issue.

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Alkami Technology Brings Push Provisioning to NASA Federal Credit Union

Finovate

Texas-based digital banking solutions provider Alkami Technology is bringing Push Provisioning to NASA Federal Credit Union (NASA FCU). “I truly believe that our card management suite is one of the best,” NASA FCU digital banking manager Liam Petraska said.

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Risk-based authentication: The secret to meeting PSD2 compliance without sacrificing convenience

The Payments Association

For instance, decreasing authorized push payment (APP) fraud is still a key priority for the UKs Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) in 2025. For instance, decreasing authorized push payment (APP) fraud is still a key priority for the UKs Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) in 2025. Its a great time to be a fraudster.

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How modern payments processing has changed: In conversation with BPC

The Payments Association

This meant that the stable environment was shaken up by newcomers who introduced new features, such as allowing consumers to manage their card parameters through an app. Card payments, or payments in general, were often not a profit centre for the banks. This marked a new era for these processes.

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