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What Canadian Merchants Need to Know About International Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

Selling products and services internationally means facing new challenges, especially regarding payment processing, regulatory requirements, currency exchanges, and fraud prevention. Fraud Prevention and Security Cross-border transactions have higher fraud risks than domestic payments.

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UK Banks Urged to Act Now Ahead of New Cross-Border Payments Legislation ISO 20022 to Prevent Exclusion from International Payment Networks

Fintech Finance

The Bank of England has provided a strong commitment to the international programme through the development of its new Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) which sits at the heart of the UK’s national payments infrastructure. The UK is increasingly falling behind the world order in this space, with the inability of Pay.UK

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JCB Unveils a New E-book That Empowers Merchants and Acquirers to Harness Growth Drivers in the European Region

Fintech Finance

JCB International Co, Ltd, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co, Ltd, Japans only international payment brand, has today released a new e-book “The Evolution of Payments: Key Growth Drivers across the European Region,” providing expert insights into the key trends shaping the future of payments in Europe.

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Why staying put is no longer the safe option for payments innovation

The Payments Association

The high price of legacy in a payments-first world Banks that continue to rely on legacy infrastructure face mounting challenges: Limited scalability: Legacy tech wasnt built for real-time, cross-border, 24/7 payments or seamless integration with regional schemes.

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Payments trends report 2024

The Payments Association

Businesses increasingly leveraged BNPL services to improve cash flow flexibility, while AI played a crucial role in enhancing fraud prevention and transactional security. It also points to generative AI as a future driver for fraud prevention and authentication, enhancing security measures in 2025.

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64% of UK and US merchants cite payment technology as biggest growth driver

The Payments Association

Key survey findings: 36% of businesses rank enhanced security and fraud prevention as their top priority when selecting payment partners. 51% of merchants actively leverage payment systems to create new revenue streams, monetise payment capabilities, and increase customer appeal.

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Payment Processing for Small Businesses: What They Don’t Tell You

Clearly Payments

Cross-Border and International Transactions For small businesses looking to expand internationally with cross-border payments , payment processing comes with additional challenges and costs: Currency Conversion Fees Banks and payment processors typically charge 1-3% to convert foreign currencies.