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Amazon now accepts EBT card payments

Payments Dive

The e-commerce giant began letting needy families shop on its website with their federal benefits cards earlier this month.

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Aevi and Paydock join forces to revolutionise omni-channel payment orchestration

The Payments Association

Paydock, a leading eCommerce payment orchestration platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Aevi, a pioneer in card-present payment orchestration, to deliver a true omnichannel payment orchestration offering for financial institutions, merchants and ISVs. This partnership unites Paydock’s expertise and agnostic infrastructure in digital payments with Aevi’s advanced in-store payment solutions.

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CFPB tweaks big tech payments rule

Payments Dive

In finalizing the new rule to oversee digital wallet providers Thursday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it made important changes to its initial proposal.

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Paydock and Forter: Empowering merchants and financial institutions with seamless payments and fraud prevention

The Payments Association

Paydock continues to grow its partner network, forging strategic alliances that deliver enhanced value and operational efficiency to merchants and financial institutions worldwide. The latest addition to this network is Forter, a global leader in AI-powered fraud prevention, who joins Paydock in transforming fraud detection and prevention for online businesses.

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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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How AI is Revolutionizing Fraud Detection in B2B Payments

Payments Next

By John Gronen, Chief Financial Officer, Yooz Imagine you’re managing a busy marketplace. Dozens of merchants, hundreds of customers, and money constantly The post How AI is Revolutionizing Fraud Detection in B2B Payments first appeared on Payments NEXT.

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Credit Card Processing for Small Business: Everything You Need to Know

Stax

Whether you are starting a new online store or looking to grow your existing brick-and-mortar small business, you must make provisions for accepting credit card payments. A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco showed that credit cards account for 31% of all payments, significantly more than cash at 18%, and debit cards at 29%. There is no way around it: credit cards are an essential part of the everyday life of your customers and you will only lose customers if you aren’t ready for

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Chainlink consortium to test trade finance app using Brazil's digital Real

Finextra

Microsoft Brazil, 7COMm and Chainlink are to work with Banco Inter on a trade finance application as part of the second phase of the central bank's trials of its digital currency, Drex.

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Network International Launches Payfast 2024 State of Pay Report

Fintech Finance

Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has launched the fourth annual ‘State of Pay’ report, which provides an in-depth look at South Africa’s payment landscape and current trends. Featuring expert insight from companies like Absa and KFC, as well as extensive merchant and consumer survey data, the report highlights the convergence of commerce – an industry-defining trend that is set to deliver customer convenience and merchant efficiency.

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India in Talks to Forge New Cross-Border Payment Linkages, Says RBI

Fintech News

India is advancing efforts to establish cross-border payment linkages with multiple countries, as reported by Bloomberg, citing an official from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). T Rabi Sankar Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar, speaking at a conference in the Philippines, highlighted ongoing discussions with nations like the UAE and other regional neighbors to broaden this network.

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Adyen Goes Live with Tap to Pay on iPhone with Launch Partner NewStore in New Zealand

Fintech Finance

Adyen , the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to its New Zealand retailer customers. By partnering with NewStore for the launch, businesses including Lorna Jane and R.M.Williams can now accept contactless payments using only an iPhone and the NewStore Associate iOS app. Adyen and NewStore will enable Tap to Pay on iPhone for their joint customers, which accepts all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and de

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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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Two-Thirds of Banks Losing Clients Due to Poor Onboarding, Warns Fenergo

Fintech News

A staggering 67% of global banks are experiencing client abandonment during the KYC onboarding process, marking a significant jump from 48% in 2023, according to new research by regtech firm Fenergo. Fenergo’s 2024 Know Your Customer (KYC) and onboarding trends survey, which gathered insights from over 450 C-suite executives in global banks across the UK, US and Singapore, highlights the urgent need for financial institutions to improve their KYC procedures.

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Zimswitch Taps ACI Worldwide to Protect Zimbabweans From Payment Fraud

Fintech Finance

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, have announced that Zimswitch , Zimbabwe’s national electronic payments switch and a leading payments technology company, has chosen ACI’s Fraud Management and Payments Intelligence solution to enhance its fraud prevention and management capabilities. Through this implementation, Zimswitch aims to bolster the security of Zimbabwe’s digital payment infrastructure and provide an elevated level of p

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CFPB expands oversight of Big Tech payment apps

Finextra

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalised a rule that will see it supervise tech giants such as Apple and Google that offer digital payment apps and wallets.

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Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) and FORUS Digital Announce Strategic Cooperation to Advance Financial Innovation in Africa

Fintech Finance

In Sub-Saharan Africa, approximately 105 million adults are unbanked and lack proper identification documents ( [link] ). Over 350 million adults in Africa live on a cash-only basis ( [link] ), without access to financial accounts, credit cards, or lending facilities. Digital currency systems could prove to be key in improving financial inclusion and opening up new opportunities to large underbanked communities in many African countries.

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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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Mastercard MTN connects to JP Morgan's Kinexys Digital Payments for settlement

Finextra

Mastercard has connected its Multi-Token Network (MTN) to JPMorgan's Kinexys Digital Payments rail for B2B cross-border payments settlement.

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Mastercard Collaborates With New Africa Technology to Launch Fintech Card in Senegal, Côte D’ivoire, and Benin

Fintech Finance

New Africa Technology (NAT) , a fintech company based in Senegal, joins forces with Mastercard to introduce a virtual and physical prepaid card for individuals through NAT’s existing digital wallet solution, ‘’Flash’’. This collaboration aims to transform the payment landscape in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin. The solution is also designed to support merchants by driving payment acceptance through advanced technologies such as QR Pay, Pay by Link and contactless payments.

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AI adoption in UK FS sector grows but understanding lags

Finextra

Three quarters of financial services firms in the UK are already using artificial intelligence, yet nearly half of these users have only a "partial understanding" of the AI they are deploying, according to a Bank of England and FCA survey.

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Inn-Flow Partners With DailyPay To Help Boost Hotel Staff Financial Flexibility With New Integration

Fintech Finance

Inn-Flow , the all-in-one operations software for hoteliers, announces its new integration with DailyPay , a worktech company and leading provider of earned wage access. This new integration allows hotel owners, managers, and operations teams to offer staff choice and control over their earned pay, increasing employee satisfaction and boosting their financial flexibility.

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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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Garanti BBVA selects Worldline for instant payments

Finextra

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, has signed a contract with GarantiBBVA International N.V. to implement its cloud-based instant payments solution.

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Beacon Launches Canada’s First Purpose-Built Wallet for Immigrants to Canada

Fintech Finance

Beacon , a company reinventing financial services for immigrants to Canada, proudly announces the launch of Beacon Money. With an open waitlist and launching publicly in January 2025, Beacon Money allows immigrants from around the world to open, fund and use Beacon Money within the Beacon Super App prior to their arrival, and then for their daily payment and spending needs once they are living in Canada.

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PNC adds GTreasury to embedded banking platform

Finextra

GTreasury, the pioneer and global leader in Digital Treasury Solutions for the Office of the CFO, and PNC Bank, one of the largest banks in the United States, today announced an integration with PNC’s embedded banking solution, PINACLE® Connect, and GTreasury’s treasury and risk management platform.

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Two-Thirds of Brits Use Retail Credit to Pay for Christmas

Fintech Finance

Two-thirds of Brits have used or plan to use retail credit during the Christmas season. Moneyhub ’s Christmas Retail Credit Report reveals that retail credit users spend an average of £1,012.55 over the holidays, with £759.71—nearly three-quarters—financed through retail credit. It also highlights how Open Banking can help lenders and retailers better serve customers and manage lending risks.

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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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Wirex forges global alliance with Banking Circle

Finextra

Wirex, a leading Web3 money app, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking global alliance with Banking Circle, a leading provider of next-generation banking services.

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Next Stage for European Climate Fintech is Scale as Innovative Minds and Gender Equality Present

The Fintech Times

Uncovering the state of climate fintech in 2024, Tenity , the global fintech innovation ecosystem and early-stage VC, has published its third ‘Climate Fintech Report’, revealing that the industry has been resilient to economic challenges. Looking at 750 startups from across the globe, Tenity found that female founders are making unprecedented gains in climate fintech.

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The Future of Payment Authentication

Finextra

In this PREDICT 2025 USA interview, Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO, FIDO Alliance, discusses how the industry has been exploring the death of the password for decades, how this conversation has evolved and where we are with passkeys today – pinpointing why making progress with eliminating dependence on passwords is of paramount importance.

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Fundbot Launches Payments Platform in Collaboration With Mastercard to Link Buyers and Suppliers

The Fintech Times

Payments giant Mastercard is joining forces with Fundbot , a UAE-based fintech firm specialising in supply chain financing, to accelerate business-to-business (B2B) payment flows via a new payments platform linking buyers and suppliers. Initially launching in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the new tech-driven solution aims to boost user experience by including added-value capabilities, such as the dynamic discount product from Fundbot that incentivises quicker B2B payments, fast-tracking the conversi

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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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eKeeper launches Finova Broker entity

Finextra

finova Broker, formerly known as eKeeper Group, today launches as a dedicated arm of the finova brand, bringing a fresh, focused approach to supporting the needs of the intermediary sector.

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Toss Securities Focuses on Bringing South Korea up to Date on US Stocks With New Research Centre

The Fintech Times

Looking to broaden the access of information on US capital markets for Korean retail investors, Toss Securities , the South Korean investment platform, has launched its exclusive Research Centre. The Toss Securities Research Centre is composed of analysts with backgrounds in assessing major international players and sectors. They will guide research agendas that support retail investors exploring opportunities in US securities.

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Zimswitch taps ACI Worldwide for fraud protection

Finextra

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, have announced that Zimswitch, Zimbabwe’s national electronic payments switch and a leading payments technology company, has chosen ACI’s Fraud Management and Payments Intelligence solution to enhance its fraud prevention and management capabilities.

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Inside Varo Bank’s gen AI co-pilot build-out

Bank Automation

Varo Bank is building generative AI co-pilots by tapping internal tooling and Amazon Web Services. The $486 million digital, cloud-first bank is using AWS’ Bedrock to build generative AI applications and foundations, Viral Parikh, head of data at Varo, told Bank Automation News at Bank Transformation Summit 2024 in Charlotte, N.C. A co-pilot is an […] The post Inside Varo Bank’s gen AI co-pilot build-out appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.