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Universal Credit payments alert as DWP says 'please tell us
DWP officials have spoken about increasing efforts to clamp down on benefit fraud. The update comes as new laws have taken effect to target fraud and error in the benefits system. These include checking the banking account information of people on…
Global Payments Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Global Payments Inc. GPN rallied 2.34% to $73.35 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 1.16% to 6,875.62 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
Rain's $2B Valuation Ignites Crypto Card 'Payment Stack War
Advertising for the Gemini Trust Bitcoin credit card during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The event will examine Bitcoin's evolving global impact, with speakers from education, policy, finance, and…
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February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
The year has got off to a biting start, with sub-zero temperatures and stormy conditions forcing millions to stay indoors and turn the heating up. An increase in energy bills combined with the post-Christmas financial slump means the first weeks of…
Bankers wary of nonbank payment rivals in 2026
Mergers and acquisitions, nonbank competition and digital assets are all factors shaping how banks will perform in the coming months. American Banker's 2026 Predictions report was fielded online during October and November of 2025 among 174 banking…
A Survey Reveals What's Really Holding Back Bitcoin Payments
A recent survey of more than 5,700 Bitcoin (BTC) holders reveals a clear disconnect between belief and behavior in the crypto space. While nearly 80% of respondents support broader crypto adoption, 55% say they rarely or never use digital assets…
UnionPay at Davos: Transforming Cross-Border Payments with Connectivity and AI
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- As political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' a practical question looms large: amid rising geopolitical…
XRP Payments Spike to 1.346 Million in 24 Hours: Rally Not Stopping
The price by itself cannot adequately explain the signal that XRP is flashing. The network is actually slowing down even though the chart still indicates consolidation close to key support. XRP payments surged to 1.346 million in the last day, a…
Apple enters Indian digital payment market, launch expected this year; Here's how it works | Dynamite News
Apple is preparing to launch its digital payment service Apple Pay in India, aiming to enter one of the fastest-growing digital payments markets. The company is in talks with global card networks like Mastercard and Visa and seeking regulatory…
Indian Travel Firms Look to Fix Payment Friction to Win Global Customers
Indian travel firms like Akasa Air and MakeMyTrip are adopting frictionless, global payment solutions to attract international customers. India's first long weekend of 2026 saw a surge in both domestic and outbound travel, with travelers showing…
DWP explains when it will stop benefit payments in 2026 update
DWP officials have discussed their growing efforts to tackle benefit fraud. The announcement follows the introduction of new legislation designed to combat fraud and error within the benefits system. These measures include scrutinising the bank…
DXC Announces Strategic Partnership with Euronet to Expand Global Issuing and Payments Capabilities
ASHBURN, Va, Jan. 21, 2026 /CNW/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a global enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a strategic partnership with Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global payments technology company…
Here's What Really Happens When You Miss One Credit Card Payment in 2026
Some people treat a credit card due date like it has a little wiggle room. Life gets busy, a reminder gets missed, and they figure a one-payment slip up won't matter much. But in reality, even a single missed payment can kick off a few 'behind the…
DXC Partners with Ripple to Empower Global Banks with Scalable Digital Asset Custody and Payments
DXC integrates Ripple's institutional-grade blockchain technology into its Hogan core banking platform, which supports $5 trillion in deposits and 300 million accounts globally The collaboration enables financial institutions to bridge legacy…
Visa Launches A2A Payments Partnership With Acquired.com
The collaboration, announced Wednesday (Jan. 21), is designed to bring to market Visa A2A, an account-to-account (A2) payment solution, for recurring and variable payments. “Recurring payments underpin lending, insurance, utilities, and…
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