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Regulator calls for feedback on plans to remove the UK’s £100 contactless transaction limit

NFCW

“Making regulation less prescriptive would also give firms greater control and could promote innovative payment methods or fraud prevention solutions.” ” “One option put forward is to allow firms, who use technology to reinforce strong fraud controls, to set their own limits as happens in the United States.”

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RTP® and FedNow Transaction Limit Increases Fuel Instant Payments Surge

Fintech Finance

New research from RedCompass Labs shows that RTP and FedNow’s rising transaction limits are making instant payments significantly more attractive for U.S. 84% of US banks say the new $10 million RTP® limit boosts its attractiveness, and 84% believe raising FedNow’s $500,000 cap will have the same effect.

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Payfinia Receives $4.5 Million from Star One Credit Union to Launch CUSO

Finovate

Payfinia’s IPX platform will play a key role in the CUSO, helping organizations leverage FedNow to offer instant payments while providing fraud prevention. Each transaction settled in less than five seconds. The CUSO is launching in partnership with Star One Credit Union, which invested $4.5 million in the organization.

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APAC’s Digital Banking Growth Sparks a Surge in Fraud Cases

Fintech News

This is followed by advanced authentication methods (70.2%), customer education initiatives (68.1%), and the implementation of real-time fraud detection systems (53.2%). The largest proportion of respondents (57.4%) said their organizations have invested in advanced analytics or machine learning (ML) tools to enable real-time fraud detection.

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The ultimate guide to merchant category codes (MCCs) and why they matter

The Payments Association

Why MCC codes matter for merchants and banks MCC codes are essential because: Banks use MCCs to assess transaction risk. Visa and Mastercard track MCCs for chargeback monitoring and fraud prevention. Facing transaction limits or restrictions from payment processors. Clear refund policies to avoid disputes.

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Examining the PSR’s APP fraud reimbursement cap change

The Payments Association

The Payment Systems Regulator’s decision to lower the cap for APP fraud reimbursements to £85,000. It affects how victims of fraud are compensated and how payment service providers (PSPs) approach fraud prevention. Regular reviews and updates of these measures are expected to adapt to evolving fraud tactics​.

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How To Integrate a Payment Gateway into Sage Software

EBizCharge

Fraud prevention tools: Helps detect and prevent fraudulent transactions. Additional security like 3D Secure , off-site data storage, and customizable fraud modules will also be valuable tools to protect customer payments. Are there transaction limits on Sage payment gateways?