"JetBlue announced it is the first airline to accept Venmo, offering customers an easy and secure payment option when booking flights directly with JetBlue online."
Pix Transactions Exceed 6 Billion Monthly
"Matera has released its latest Pix by the Numbers report, showcasing the remarkable growth of Brazil’s Pix payment system and its innovative developments for 2025."
European Payments Council Selects Swift for the EPC Directory Service
"The European Payments Council (EPC) announced the start of the delivery project for the EPC Directory Service (EDS), after selecting Swift as supplier for the development and operations of the EDS and after signing an agreement at the end of 2024. Swift has been...
Worldline and Wix Partner to Expand Commerce & Payments Solutions Online for Businesses in Europe and Asia Pacific
"This partnership combines Wix’s intuitive platform to create and manage an online presence and extensive commerce tools with Worldline’s integrated payment acceptance powered by localised acquiring capabilities to offer merchants an all-in-one solution."
Inside CBK’s New Payment System to Shake UP Bank-Mobile Money Transfer
"The government has fast-tracked the creation of a mobile payment system that will allow Kenyans to send and receive money instantly, irrespective of the type of bank a customer belongs to."
Visa and The Walt Disney Company EMEA Form Strategic Alliance
"The Walt Disney Company and Visa announced a strategic alliance that will bring a host of benefits and offers to millions of Disney fans across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The multi-year relationship will make Visa the Official Payment Partner of...
Chase on Track to Retain Acquiring Crown With Annual Volume Well North of $2 Trillion
"New data from JPMorgan Chase & Co. signals the leading U.S. banking company is on track to retain its title as the nation’s largest merchant acquirer, with volume well in excess of $2.5 trillion flowing through its pipes."
Safaricom’s M-Pesa to Join Pesalink as Central Bank Plans New Payment System
"Safaricom’s M-Pesa is set to join the Pesalink network, which could significantly reshape Kenya’s digital payments landscape. In a proposal submitted jointly with the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Safaricom wants to integrate...
Banking Circle Signs Deal to Buy Australian Settlements Limited
"Luxembourg-based payment bank Banking Circle has agreed to acquire Australian Settlements Limited (ASL) for an undisclosed sum. The move is aimed at supporting Banking Circle’s vision to set up a global hub for real-time clearing and settlement, expediting its...
ISO 20022 in Bytes for Payments: Maintaining the Momentum in 2025
Adopting the new global standard for payments is more important than ever. As the financial industry moves closer to the CBPR+ November 2025 deadline, see what’s new.