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Apple Starts India Payments Service to Take On Google, Paytm
Apple Inc. started its payments service in India, seeking to boost its presence in a key growth market with more than a billion consumers. Apple Pay is first launching in partnership with local lender Axis Bank Ltd., the US tech giant said in a…
Mortgage borrowers 'hit with £1,800 a year payment hike' amid Iran war fall-out
Mortgage costs have jumped by an average £1,800 a year since the start of the Iran war - denting Britain's already weak property market, analysis has revealed. Latest figures from housing website Zoopla shows a marked rise in the home owners…
Millions of suburban homes qualify for a $0-down payment mortgage
Saving 10% or 20% of a home's price for a down payment can take years, especially when the average house costs nearly $400,000. In this economy, when rent, utilities and child care are getting more expensive by the minute, not having to save up…
Surcharge ban won't end scrutiny on payment costs, RBA warns
A ban on card surcharges is a win for consumers, says the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Labor MP who championed the move, while putting banks and payment services providers on notice that their focus will now turn to the cost of payments for…
Apple enters India payments market, taking on Google and Paytm (AAPL:NASDAQ)
Apple Pay () is now available to users in India across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with support for Mac expected to roll out soon, the company said in a statement. Apple Pay is first launching in partnership with local…
Apple Pay India Launch: Secure Mobile Payments With Axis Bank
Apple Pay has officially launched in India, partnering with Axis Bank to offer secure and convenient mobile payment solutions for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users across a vast network of merchants. Apple Pay has officially launched in India…
Panchayat president held in Ranipet for non-payment of cash
A 45-year-old Panchayat president of Peruvalam village that comes under Nemili panchayat union was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly not returning balance cash after land was sold. The arrested person was identified as R. Kumaresan, a local DMK…
Older state pensioners can get extra £739.60 payment before October
Some older state pensioners will be paid a second DWP state pension payment before October worth up to £739.60. Those who retired before April 2016 are given less per week than new state pensioners in their basic weekly payments, at…
State pensioners under 77 can get extra £965.20 payment before October
Some state pensioners will have a boosted September with a second DWP state pension payment worth another £965.20 depending on National Insurance circumstances. Those who retired after April 2016 are able to get a maximum of £241.30 per…
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment dates and how to claim £300
The DWP Winter Fuel Payment exists to help people with heating bills for the upcoming colder months. As we approach the end of September, the temperature will soon drop and millions of people across the UK could be eligible to receive up between…
List of people eligible to receive £300 Winter Fuel Payment 2026
The DWP Winter Fuel Payment is designed to assist households with heating costs during the colder months. With the start of October almost upon us, temperatures are set to plummet over the coming weeks, and millions across the UK may qualify for…
Brad Garlinghouse Says XRP Has a Specific Role in Ripple's Payments Strategy
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has outlined the company's approach to XRP, cross-border payments and the wider digital asset market, while highlighting the need for clear regulations around cryptocurrencies. Speaking in a recent interview…
People on Attendance Allowance may be able to increase payments by £151 a month
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of November 2025, nearly 1.7 million people across England and Wales are receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Similar data from…
Airtel Money bets on payment growth as $800M London IPO takes shape
Airtel Money is betting on digital payments and financial services to drive revenue growth across Africa, the fintech company's CEO told Semafor ahead of what looks set to be London's largest initial public offering in recent years. The mobile…
Universal Credit payment options used by thousands of people in Scotland
Thousands of people claiming Universal Credit in Scotland are choosing to receive their payments twice a month instead of monthly, according to new figures. Latest Scottish Government statistics show 187,520 eligible claims with an active Universal…
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