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Mastercard Brings Apple Pay to Customers in Egypt

Fintech Finance

Mastercard, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and Egyptian Banks Company (EBC), brings Apple Pay to users in Egypt, providing a safer, more secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online. To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment.

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The Complete Guide to Merchant Services for Small Business Owners

Stax

These days, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) prefer to opt for industry-specific payment systems and tools over generic solutions. They account for over 50% of spending on vertical-specific software solutions (i.e., custom software for a particular industry or market). Merchant services are one of these key investments. They enable secure, efficient in-store and online payment processing and offer flexible payment options that customers demand today.

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Codat & PayTech Partner to Enable Issuers to Help More Commercial Clients Optimize Spend

Fintech Finance

Codat and PayTech have partnered to transform how commercial card issuers support clients to optimize their supplier payments through spend analytics. Spend analysis is a critical service to help commercial clients optimize working capital by offering recommendations on how to best manage supplier spend patterns. However, these processes historically require heavy, manual efforts, making it challenging for issuers to deliver actionable insights to their commercial clients.

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Open Banking is the Key to Facilitating Better Payments: Eviden, Ordo and ByzGen Launch New Offering

The Fintech Times

Looking to facilitate direct payments between businesses and customers in real-time through a new open banking solution, a three-way partnership has been announced between Eviden , the Atos Group business focusing on digital, cloud, big data and security, fintech innovator Ordo and blockchain company, ByzGen. With the pilot open banking solution, customers will be able to authorise payments directly from their bank accounts to businesses on a recurring basis using the Ordo variable recurring pay

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Blink Payment Partners With Business Pilot to Tackle Installer Industry Late Payments

Fintech Finance

In a move that will help tackle the blight of late payments affecting the fitting and installer industries, Blink Payment , a UK paytech platform, today announces an integration with fitting industry enterprise resource planner (ERP), Business Pilot. With there estimated to be over 4,500 UK window and door installers and 101,000 construction contractors, the integration aims to enable installers to be paid more quickly and securely.

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Visa Direct to Make Funds Available in U.S. Cardholders’ Bank Accounts in One Minute or Less

Fintech Finance

Visa , a global leader in digital payments, today announced that with Visa Direct, funds transferred to U.S. bank accounts will be available within 1 minute or less starting in April 2025. Consumers, businesses, and governments can use Visa Direct to deposit funds to bank accounts linked to eligible debit cards in real-time1. Whether splitting a bill with friends, moving money between accounts, receiving an insurance claim payout or a worker accessing their earned wages, this change will ensure

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Scammed in Silence: Unveiling the Digital Fraud Crisis in Rural Areas

Finextra

In our earlier conversations, Amit Gaur, a bank manager in a rural area of Haryana, often lamented

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TD Bank Teams Up With Backbase to Evolve Its Retail Card Business

Fintech Finance

TD Bank , America’s Most Convenient Bank, announced today that it has teamed up with Backbase , the creator of the Engagement Banking Platform , to help evolve and improve the digital experience for its retail partners. This collaboration will help deliver a more seamless, modern, and multi-channel credit card service experience, and will begin with a rollout to more than two million customers of a large strategic card partnership program.

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TBC UZ Drives Customer Engagement and Improves Loyalty With Launch of Credit Card

The Fintech Times

Looking to elevate the credit card experience for consumers in Uzbekistan, TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), a digital bank in the country, has launched its first credit card product. Some of the benefits of the new credit product include a rapid approval process, free issue and delivery, a 55-day interest-free period, as well as competitive APR and minimum payment requirements on the market.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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GoCardless Partners With Endava to Bring the Latest in Bank Payments to Enterprise Businesses

Fintech Finance

GoCardless has partnered with Endava , a leading provider of next-generation technology services, to help enterprise merchants more quickly access the benefits of bank payments. The collaboration will see Endava offer and manage the integration of GoCardless payment solutions within their enterprise clients as part of large-scale digital transformation projects.

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Understanding ISO 27001: The Backbone of Information Security Management

Finextra

In today's digital landscape, where data breaches and cyber threats are increasingly prevalent, ensu.

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Kuady Strengthens Latin American Footprint With Ecuador and Virtual Prepaid Mastercard in Argentina Launch

Fintech Finance

Kuady , a leading payments service processor, has announced significant strides in its Latin American expansion, with the introduction of its digital wallet services in Ecuador and the launch of its virtual prepaid Mastercard in Argentina. These developments underscore Kuadys commitment to driving financial inclusion and delivering innovative payment solutions across the region.

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Expanding USDC Adoption: Circle and Binance Announce Parntership

The Fintech Times

Supporting the development of the global digital assets ecosystem, crypto firms, Circle Internet Group Inc. , and Binance , have joined forces to expand the adoption of USDC. Through the partnership, Binance will make USDC more extensively available across its full suite of products and services. It will ensure that its more than 240 million global users are able to seamlessly access and use USDC for trading, saving, and payments applications.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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TBC Uzbekistan Launches Osmon Card, Its First Revolving Credit Product

Fintech Finance

TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the countrys largest digital bank, announces the launch of Osmon Card, its first credit card product. Osmon Card is set to elevate the credit card experience for consumers in Uzbekistan, offering an unparalleled range of benefits, including rapid approval process, free issue and delivery, a 55-day interest-free period, as well as the most competitive APR and minimum payment requirements on the market.

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Why White-Label Payment Gateways Are Revolutionizing Business Payments

Finextra

In the fast-paced digital economy, White-Label Payment Gateways are transforming the way businesses.

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eBay and Klarna Expand Partnership Bringing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) to New Markets

Fintech Finance

eBay and Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to key European markets making Klarnas Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment options available to more eBay shoppers. The move gives eBay buyers more choice and flexibility in how they pay, and aligns with the evolving preferences of todays shoppers.

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What Is SWIFT: Secure Global Financial Messaging Explained

Paystand

Table of Contents What is SWIFT? What is the SWIFT code in a bank? How does SWIFT work with economic sanctions?

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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Large Logistics Leader Tests Zwipe Access Cards for Potential Deployment

Fintech Finance

One of France’s leading innovators in logistics, logistics platforms and transport has decided to test Zwipe Access biometric cards. The initiative, made possible through a collaboration with Zwipe AS, aims to enhance security measures at the logistics giants sites while streamlining access control systems. Zwipe AS, a renowned leader in biometric technology, supplied the cutting-edge cards as part of its mission to revolutionize secure authentication solutions.

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BYDFi Joins CODE and VerifyVASP Alliances

Fintech News

BYDFi announced its official membership in South Koreas CODE VASP Alliance. The partnership includes successful integration with the Travel Rule compliance solution, ensuring adherence to South Koreas regulatory standards for crypto transactions. CODE formally welcomed BYDFi’s participation at the same time as a post. This important moment reflects BYDFi’s great attention to compliance and determined action, and also marks the crypto industry’s gradual progress towards a more t

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Eviden and Ordo Launch Open Banking Solution to Revolutionize Bill Payments

Fintech Finance

Eviden , the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security, fintech innovator Ordo and blockchain company, ByzGen today announce the pilot launch of a new open banking solution to facilitate direct payments between businesses and customers in real-time. The intelligent flexi-payment solution offers organizations such as utility providers a simple and secure way to collect regular bill payments faster than direct debit and at a lower cost than card-based payments.

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Fintech Emerges as a Leading Adopter of Venture Debt in India

Fintech News

In recent years, Indian startup founders have increasingly turned to venture debt (VD) as a strategic fundraising tool. This financing approach is gaining prominence, particularly in sectors like fintech, where founders are prioritizing preserving ownership while accessing essential growth capital, a new report by Lighthouse Canton, a Singapore-based investment institution specializing in wealth and asset management, says.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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EBA CLEARING Launches SEPA-Wide VOP Solution

Fintech Finance

EBA CLEARING today announced the launch of its SEPA-wide VOP solution. The new solution supports payment service providers (PSPs) in offering Verification of Payee services to their customers that fulfill the requirements of the Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) and of the VOP Scheme developed by the European Payments Council (EPC). With this delivery, EBA CLEARING provides the 5,000 PSPs that are connected to its RT1 and STEP2 Services with a comprehensive pan-European solution, which is design

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Klarna Payment Options Now Available at Checkout on Apple Pay in Canada

The Nilson Report

The post Klarna Payment Options Now Available at Checkout on Apple Pay in Canada appeared first on Nilson Report.

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BankTech Ventures’ Katie Quilligan to speak at Bank Automation Summit 2025

Bank Automation

Katie Quilligan, investor at venture capital firm BankTech Ventures, will speak at Bank Automation Summit 2025 on March 3 in Nashville, Tenn. BankTech Ventures invests in fintechs and connects them to the more than 100 banks in its network, according to the companys website. The Sandy, Utah-based company has invested in 21 startups as of […] The post BankTech Ventures’ Katie Quilligan to speak at Bank Automation Summit 2025 appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Nacha Welcomes Stripe as a Preferred Partner for ACH Experience

The Nilson Report

The post Nacha Welcomes Stripe as a Preferred Partner for ACH Experience appeared first on Nilson Report.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Fintech Mantl enters loan origination market

Bank Automation

Account origination solutions provider Mantl is adding consumer and business loan origination technology to its platform. The solution, Mantl Loan Origination, automates up to 100% of the loan application and decisioning process for personal and business loans. The solution integrates with all major core banking systems and combines account opening with loan origination on one […] The post Fintech Mantl enters loan origination market appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Payroc and Sunday Partner to Launch Handheld Payment Terminal for Restaurant Checkout

The Nilson Report

The post Payroc and Sunday Partner to Launch Handheld Payment Terminal for Restaurant Checkout appeared first on Nilson Report.

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What Is SWIFT: Secure Global Financial Messaging Explained

Paystand

Table of Contents What is SWIFT? What is the SWIFT code in a bank? How does SWIFT work with economic sanctions?

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