PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2017

From installing more IoT sensors in physical locations to strategic partnerships with chatbot messaging apps and more, retailers are revamping the way in which customer service is provided to consumers. It’s through these smart devices that cross-border payments are more easily enabled and available for consumers’ convenience.

Cross-Border Payments 43

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Blockchain Payments 43

Fintech News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The newly introduced payment system allows for the use of KHQR codes by Vietnamese visitors in Cambodia, and conversely, the use of VietQR codes by Cambodian tourists in Vietnam. The initiation of this project traces back to a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two central banks on November 8, 2022.

Cross-Border 117

Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Central Bank Payments 117

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Manifesto describes the 66 policies recommended by the 216 payments professionals who participate in The Payments Association’s stakeholder working groups. These cover financial crime, regulation, open banking, ESG, cross-border payments, digital currencies and financial inclusion.

Cross-Border Payments 95

Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Payments 95

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As FinTechs step into the cross-border payments and foreign exchange (FX) management space, there are more solutions available than ever before for corporates seeking to gain speed and security in payments – and manage risk along the way. Payments, Cross-Border and Over the Phone.

Cross-Border Payments 40

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Risk Same Day ACH 40

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Expanding payment connectivity This year’s report puts an emphasis on Singapore’s leadership in cross-border payment integration, underscoring the country’s position at the forefront of payment innovation both regionally and internationally.

Continuity 107

Continuity FinTech Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border 107

Fintech News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This year’s Singapore Fintech Report 2023 found that there was an enhanced focus on digital money and assets, increased adoption of new technologies, and a surge in real-time cross-border payment systems in the city-state.

FinTech 122

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments ISO 20022 122

PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2019

The movement to bring blockchain to cross-border payments proceeds apace. The retail payments solution is based on the Universal Payments Framework, and boosts the number of self-service options for Capitec as it expands its corporate banking efforts. “We

SWIFT 74

SWIFT Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) RFP 74

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

The SWIFT news comes as competition for cross-border payments remains in place. Ripple partner Mercury FX said, as reported in Oracle Times , that it processed its biggest payment to date across RippleNet — through a transaction that was done with XRP. SWIFT has, in recent months, claimed a 99.9

SWIFT 62

SWIFT Volume Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 62

Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Singapore furthers payment innovation aspirations 2023 also saw Singapore advance its payment innovation ambitions, particularly in the realms of electronic payments and cross-border payment capabilities. SGQR+ aims to increase the number of payment methods that merchants can accept.

FinTech 107

FinTech Cross-Border CBDC Web 3.0 107

The Paypers

MAY 19, 2020

ACI Worldwide has announced that Wundr, a retail payments platform, will power its payments with ACI’s UP eCommerce Payments solution.

Cross-Border Payments 28

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Retail Payments Payments 28

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

“Many global businesses have hesitated to enter emerging and frontier markets like Pakistan due to regulatory challenges, cross-border payment complexities, and unfamiliar payment preferences. Growth of e-commerce In 2024, Pakistan’s retail payments saw remarkable growth, with transaction volumes rising from 4.7

Cross-Border Payments 69

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance Fraud Prevention 69

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2019

The partnership will also support cross-border payments processed via the SWIFT network. Moving forward, the bank said it aims to expand the integration of VolPay technology to include domestic bulk payments in the Mexican peso as well as to digital retail payments.

Process 53

Process Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments 53

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 31, 2023

“The European Commission’s draft proposal to mandate the use of instant payments for all Eurozone transactions, now provisionally agreed upon by the European Parliament, and Council of the EU, will be one major driver.

Global Payments 124

Global Payments Alternative Payment Methods Online and Mobile Banking Instant Payments 124

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2019

FSS President for Retail Payments Suresh Rajagopalan said, according to reports, “We are excited to build on our leadership position and bring innovative digital payments experiences to consumers through our partnership with the State Bank of India.”. In the U.K.,

Cross-Border Payments 55

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Mobile Payments Settlement 55

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2016

Payment and banking solutions technology provider ACI Worldwide said on Wednesday (March 16) that it is linking up with Verifone, which provides payments and commerce solutions, to deliver what the two firms said is a “comprehensive pan-European card payments platform” tailored to Auchan Group, which is among the biggest food retailers in Europe.

Cross-Border Payments 40

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Non-Bank Payments 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2019

The company implemented VolPay from Volante for the processing of payments within the country and cross-border payments. Volante said in the announcement that “Banco Base expects to expand the VolPay implementation to cover domestic bulk MXN payments, and digital retail payments.”

Central Bank 40

Central Bank Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

On the retail payments side, online and mobile banking have transformed how accountholders access and action their money while keeping that access and those actions secure — and that accountholder relationship sticky. That’s also where we’ve seen banks innovate. But even that is a slow-moving train today and will take time to scale.

B2B 76

B2B Same Day ACH Payments ACH 76

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Pine Labs , which started as an offline retail payment provider in 1998, has since evolved to become a payment acceptance, stored value and in-store customer credit company that enables consumers to opt into installment payments plans online or at the point of sale in a physical store.

Visa 74

Visa Value Added Service Push-to-Card BNPL 74

Payments Source

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Today, you can sell anywhere in the world successfully with just a single payment gateway integration, writes Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO of BlueSnap.

Processors 94

Processors Payment Gateways Gateways Payments 94

Payments Source

MAY 21, 2018

With the use of global standards, merchants can also strengthen and consolidate their relationships with vendors and minimize expenditure on hardware and software solutions and maintenance, writes Normand Provost, liason chair of Nexo.

Payments 92

Payments Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border ISOs 92

Payments Source

JULY 17, 2018

The payment landscape is highly regional, based on historic, economic, technical and political factors. Top payment methods in Europe, or even Southeast Asia, are generally unheard of in many other parts of the world, according to Steve Villegas, vice president of partner management for PPRO.

Cross-Border 69

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payments ISOs 69

Finovate

JANUARY 24, 2025

Offering seamless, instant payments can attract more customers and build trust. Additionally, faster cross-border payments lower barriers for businesses to expand across the EU. Egyptian financial services company Paymob secured a Retail Payment Services (RPS) license from the Central Bank of the UAE.

Regulations 72

Regulations FinTech BNPL Cross-Border 72

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2016

Or it could be from Amazon who’s slowly and steadily expanding both its retail payments footprint off Amazon and marketplace selection through interesting new retail partnerships. Consolidation Will Shift Payments’ Balance Of Power. PayNearMe and Prism and Payoneer and Armor Payments).

Online and Mobile Banking 47

Online and Mobile Banking Payments Credential Faster Payments 47

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, Chief Executive Officer, NCHL, said, “This is the first ever rollout announcement of cross-border payments for NEPALPAY QR and our interoperable QR.We are extremely delighted to showcase Nepal’s QR scheme and our retail payment system in the global arena.

SARS 111

SARS Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments eWallet 111

The Payments Association

JANUARY 15, 2025

The UKs roadmap to faster, more efficient payments A key area of focus outlined in the National Payments Vision is enabling interoperability between domestic and international systems, supported by the adoption of ISO 20022 messaging standards while ensuring the security of the UKs payment systems.

SWIFT 88

SWIFT ISO 20022 Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments 88

Finovate

MARCH 21, 2025

dLocal partners with Temu, Belmoney Uruguayan fintech and cross-border payments company dLocal announced a pair of partnerships in recent days. Uruguayan cross-border payments platform dLocal announced a strategic collaboration with Temu. Here is our look at fintech innovation around the world.

Embedded Finance 69

Embedded Finance Innovation Finance Cross-Border 69

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cryptocurrencies have seen increasing acceptance by large retailers, payment providers, and cross-border remittance services. As of 2025, its estimated that over 85% of retailers worldwide accept credit cards in some form. Roughly 25% of online retailers accept crypto, but low single digits for physical stores.

Credit Cards 105

Credit Cards Cryptocurrency Cross-Border Volume 105

Payments Source

AUGUST 26, 2019

and China, but the discourse alone could disrupt major business relationships that involve American retailers, payment companies and Chinese firms. It's unclear whether the Trump administration can or will declare a national emergency as part of the trade dispute between the U.S.

Disputes 91

Disputes Retail Payments Payments Cross-Border Payments 91

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

. “Norway, Sweden, Canada, Australia, and most recently, the US, have all announced a pause or ban on issuing a retail CBDC. This is not surprising, as most developed countries are already well served by their existing retail payment infrastructure. 2025 may well be the year that we simply refer to stablecoins as money.”

CBDC 90

CBDC Central Bank Stablecoins Digital Currency 90