Global

Cobre Becomes the First Platform to Enable Real-Time Interbank B2B Payments in Colombia

Business Wire

“Cobre, the leading platform for real-time business payments in Latin America, unveiled that starting in September, it will become the first participant in Colombia’s financial system to enable instant interbank payments exclusively for businesses. As a long-time advocate of financial digitalization in Colombia, Cobre will accelerate the adoption of the new interoperable real-time payment system […]

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Episode 268 - Rethinking Payment Optimization Through the Merchant of Record Model, with Rehman Baig, FlexFactor

In this episode, Rehman Baig, Chief Product Officer at FlexFactor joins Drew to talk about how FlexFactor is rethinking payments optimization through a Merchant of Record model. For most people in the industry, “Merchant of Record” is usually associated with global tax compliance and marketplaces, not optimization. But FlexFactor is using it to directly address failed payments and auth rate challenges in a way that merchants simply can’t do on their own.

Companies

Visa Expands Stablecoin Initiatives in CEMEA

Visa

“Visa announced significant advancements in its stablecoin initiatives, with expanded settlement capabilities in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region and a strategic partnership with Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech.”

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Episode 266 - Innovating Inclusive Financial Systems on the African Continent, with Sabine Mensah, AfricaNenda

In this episode, Joanna Wisniecka welcomes Sabine Mensah, Deputy CEO of AfricaNenda, a leader in financial inclusion, to explore Africa's dynamic path towards inclusive instant payment systems and the need for continued innovation and collaboration to enable access to financial services for all Africans on the continent by 2030.

Companies

A Hong Kong First: Airwallex Yield Fully Launches to Empower Businesses with Competitive, Highly Liquid Returns

Airwallex

“Airwallex, a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, announced the highly anticipated full launch of Airwallex Yield in Hong Kong. As the first global payments group to receive a licence from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to provide asset management services, Airwallex is empowering businesses to earn competitive returns up […]

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Amidst Economic Uncertainty, Consumers Lean into Gift Cards, Digital Gifting, and AI-Driven Purchases

Business Wire

“Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, American consumers plan to buy more gift cards this year, strategically using them to manage budgets, find deals, and control spending, according to new research from leading branded payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN). The research provides actionable insights specifically for retailers, restaurants, and brands. It highlights significant growth in digital gifting, increasing adoption of […]

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Companies

U.S. Bank and Fiserv Create Market-Leading, Integrated Agent Card Issuance

U.S. Bank

“U.S. Bank and Fiserv have entered into a partnership in which U.S. Bank’s industry-leading Elan Financial Services credit card program will be integrated into the Credit Choice solution from Fiserv, with plans to introduce significant new capabilities later this year.”

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Global

Zru Incorporates Network Tokens Into Its Payment System to Enhance Conversion in Ecommerce

Marketing4eCommerce

“The Spanish payment orchestration platform Zru has announced the addition of a new feature to its system: network tokenization. This technology, driven by leading card brands like Visa and Mastercard, allows the real card number to be replaced by an identifier (token) that can continue to function even if the physical card changes (due to loss, renewal, or expiration).”

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Industry

The ROI of Online Patient Payments is Significant

Healthcare IT Today

“For many healthcare providers, outdated payment systems are causing unnecessary frustration for patients and staff and costing providers. Leading organizations, like First Choice Neurology, are proving there’s a smarter way. Digital payments speed up revenue collection. Switching to text and online payments cut FCN’s days in AR from 27 to 24—an immediate boost to cash […]

Companies

Matera and Circle Join Forces to Turn Stablecoins into a Payment Method Integrated with Core Banking Systems

Business Wire

“In a move to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins as a mainstream payment method, Matera, a leading technology provider for the financial system, announces a commercial partnership with Circle, the global issuer of USDC through its regulated affiliates, a dollar-backed stablecoin.”

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Deluxe and Chargent Partner to Power Integrated Payments in Salesforce

Business Wire

“Deluxe, a trusted Payments and Data company, and Chargent, the leading payment solution built natively on Salesforce, announced a strategic partnership to deliver seamless, end-to-end payment integration within Salesforce. This collaboration allows businesses to automate billing, accept payments, and gain real-time transaction insights—all without leaving the Salesforce environment.”

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Conferma Expands Virtual Card Capabilities Across Europe With J.P. Morgan Payments, Unlocking Greater Payment Flexibility for Businesses

Conferma

“Conferma, the leading virtual card technology provider, has expanded its strategic membership in the J.P. Morgan Payments Partner Network to include J.P. Morgan Payments’ industry-leading virtual card solutions as part of its European offerings. This expansion offers European-based businesses the opportunity to issue and manage virtual cards effortlessly, unlocking multi-currency capabilities and providing greater flexibility to streamline payments across […]

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Onepay and Synchrony to Launch New Industry-Leading Credit Card Program With Walmart; Credit Card to Be Powered by Mastercard and Set to Go Live This Fall

Mastercard

“OnePay, a leading consumer fintech, and Synchrony announced a strategic partnership to exclusively power a new industry-leading credit card program with Walmart (NYSE: WMT). The credit card program is expected to launch this fall, with the experience embedded inside the OnePay app and powered by Mastercard’s global payments network, and will be made available to […]

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Worldpay Enables Paze, Brings New Levels of Convenience and Speed to Online Checkout

Paze

“Worldpay® and Early Warning Services have announced a new partnership at Worldpay’s annual client and partner event, Rethink, to enable PazeSM as a checkout option available to its merchants. Paze is an online checkout solution developed by Early Warning Services that is offered by leading banks and credit unions in the U.S. The convenient Paze checkout experience […]

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Tink, Adyen Partner to Bring Pay by Bank to Vodafone Customers in Germany

Open Banking Expo

“Tink, A Visa Solution, and Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, have announced a partnership with Vodafone, a leading telecoms company, to offer their customers in Germany the option to pay their prepaid tariff and outstanding post-paid balances using Pay by Bank.”

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