Payments Industry News
A collection of Payments latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Democrat wants millions of people to get $1,336 direct payment
Former Senator Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, is calling for all residents in The Buckeye State to receive a $1,336 rebate check after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that some of President Donald Trump 's tariffs were unconstitutional.
Trump pegs new tariffs to a payments crisis experts doubt exists
With his move to impose new global tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump isn't just trying to repair a trade policy dismantled by a Supreme Court rebuke. He's also declaring that the world's largest economy is facing a profound balance-of-payments…
HMRC sending letters to pensioners who must pay back £300 Winter Fuel Payment
HMRC has started writing to millions of pensioners who will need to pay back their Winter Fuel Payment. The Winter Fuel Payment is worth up to £300 and is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people over state pension age.
Nationwide £100 Fairer Share payment criteria and March deadline
Nationwide is the world's largest building society Nationwide is expected to distribute its latest 'fairer share' bonuses to millions of customers later in 2026. The world's largest building society has issued these £100 lump sum payments for…
First time California homebuyers can now get $150K for down-payments - but the clock is ticking
First-time homebuyers in California have just 20 days starting tomorrow to lock in up to $150,000 in down payment assistance through a revived state program aimed at easing the crushing cost of buying in the Golden State. The state's Dream For All…
This iOS 26 feature autofills payment cards on any site - here's how to set it up
Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other…
DWP to launch Crisis Payment and Housing Payment in April
Two new DWP payments are set to be launched in April. The Department for Work and Pensions is set to introduce a new scheme later this year, encompassing cash payments, rent assistance, food vouchers and more. The financial department will roll out…
Council rejects opposition plans to give 30,000 households £25 payment
Plans to spend more to police fly-tipping and problem parking have been ‘thrown out' by Manchester council along with a £25 winter fuel proposal. The authority is set to approve its budget for the new financial year on Friday (February…
PayPal's 'bad code' leads to unauthorized payments
Key insights: PayPal suffered a breach due to a faulty code in its small-business lending group. What's at stake: The breach comes as PayPal attempts to recover from an earnings slump. Forward look: PayPal has refunded the stolen funds and offered…
Millions of pensioners must repay Winter Fuel Payments to HMRC
Millions of pensioners are being hit with a tax sting as HMRC begins writing to retirees who must repay their Winter Fuel Payment. Around two million older people are expected to be caught by the clawback after receiving the annual heating boost…
AI Kills Jobs, Crypto Eats Payments: Citrini Research's 2028 Scenario
Thematic equity and global macro analysis company Citrini Research has published a new post imagining the world of 2028 that sketches an economy transformed by artificial intelligence. In Citrini's version of near-future history, AI finally…
Ripple's Hidden Power Play: Could XRP Be the Backbone of Instant Global Payments?
Ripple has always said it wants to fix one of banking's biggest problems: slow and expensive international payments. Now, a growing group of analysts believe the company may be closer to the center of global financial reform than most people…
Banks Race to Close Real-Time Payment Gaps
As the payments industry moves deeper into 2026, executives are confronting a widening gap between innovation and coherence. New rails are coming online. Regulatory expectations continue to evolve. Standards adoption presses forward. Artificial…
Spreedly Adds Paysafe to Its Open Payments Platform
This partnership, announced Monday (Feb. 23), sees Spreedly's payments orchestration platform integrating Paysafe as an acquirer to process credit card and debit card payments for online merchants in Europe, North America and other global markets.
Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
Instead, they're moving toward modernized payments tied to bank-issued contactless cards and digital payments that let riders tap and pay with what they already carry. Bank-issued contactless cards and digital form factors such as smartphones and…
Receive a Daily briefing on Payments Industry News
Get Started