Payments Industry News

A collection of Payments latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.

express.co.uk - Emily Wright - State pensioners warned of '£1,000 gap' with £12,548 payments
State pensioners warned of '£1,000 gap' with £12,548 payments
Daily Express

It is unlikely that the State Pension alone will be enough to cover a lifestyle in retirement Brits are being warned that the State Pension alone is unlikely to cover even a basic standard of living in retirement, with a growing gap between what…

irishmirror.ie -  Grainne Ni Aodha - €400 energy payments and supports for under €70k earners proposed
€400 energy payments and supports for under €70k earners proposed
Irish Mirror

Four candidates in the Dublin Central by-election have made a cost of living pitch to voters less than three weeks out from polling day. The candidates debated several key issues in the urban constituency, including housing affordability, tackling…

examinerlive.co.uk - Tom Kershaw - Extra DWP £45 May payment to state pensioners born after 1953
Extra DWP £45 May payment to state pensioners born after 1953
Yorkshire Live

The Department for Work and Pensions is providing state pensioners with an additional £45 in May. Following the Triple Lock increase in April, the full new State Pension now stands at £241.30 per week, compared to the previous…

express.co.uk - Alex Evans - Older state pensioners handed bumper £1844.32 Friday AP payments in May
Older state pensioners handed bumper £1844.32 Friday AP payments in May
Daily Express

Older state pensioners will get a £440 boost Some fortunate older state pensioners will have a bumper May with two lots of 'Additional Pension' (AP) payments from the DWP on top of their basic state pension amounts. Those who retired before…

express.co.uk - Steven Smith - Everything you need to know as Santander gives update on £829 payments
Everything you need to know as Santander gives update on £829 payments
Daily Express

Santander UK's profits have plummeted by 44% in the first quarter after setting aside nearly £180 million for the motor finance mis-selling scandal. The high street lender posted pre-tax profits of £202 million, down from £358…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Congress demands withdrawal of Haj circular seeking additional payment from pilgrims
Congress demands withdrawal of Haj circular seeking additional payment from pilgrims
The Hindu

The Congress on Sunday (May 3, 2026) demanded the immediate withdrawal of the April 28 circular issued by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, which requires Haj pilgrims to make an additional payment by May 15th, alleging that the circular was issued…

indianexpress.com - Express News Service - From 50% payment before challenge to penalties on delay: Delhi enforces new traffic challan system
From 50% payment before challenge to penalties on delay: Delhi enforces new traffic challan system
The Indian Express

Traffic violators in Delhi will now have to deposit 50% of the fine before approaching a court to contest it under a new framework, which introduces a structured and time-bound process for settling challans with an emphasis on digital monitoring…

euroweeklynews.com - Farah Mokrani - Spain to replace PIN with fingerprint payments
Spain to replace PIN with fingerprint payments
Euro Weekly News

If you are used to typing a four digit PIN every time you pay by card, that habit may soon start to fade. Banks across Europe, including Spain, are preparing for a shift that could change how payments work in everyday life. Biometric bank cards…

ok.co.uk - Aaliyah Rugg - Married At First Sight's payment rule and how much cast really get paid exposed
Married At First Sight's payment rule and how much cast really get paid exposed
OK! Magazine

Married At First Sight Australia is nearing an end for UK viewers, with no sign of the drama slowing down. Just last week, viewers witnessed yet another explosive dinner party, which saw some relationships start to crumble. It came after tense home…

248am.com - Knet new payment page
Knet new payment page
2:48AM

Yesterday Knet announced they're updating the Knet page. According to Knet “the change is to reflect global advancements in digital payments and to enable the future use of alternative payment methods for various objectives, most notably…

techradar.com - Rowan Davies - ‘We pride ourselves on human curation': Vocana is an indie music service determined to challenge Spotify's payment system - I spoke with the platform's President about the company's inception, and how it's planning to fix music streaming
‘We pride ourselves on human curation': Vocana is an indie music service determined to challenge Spotify's payment system - I spoke with the platform's President about the company's inception, and how it's planning to fix music streaming
TechRadar

The competition between the best music streaming services has become increasingly tough over the years, and new entrants to the sector have their work cut out when it comes to competing with the big players. One such startup is Vocana, the…

thehindubusinessline.com - Gujarat high court's upholds provision linking ITC for recipient to actual tax payment by supplier
Gujarat high court's upholds provision linking ITC for recipient to actual tax payment by supplier
BusinessLine

The Gujarat High Court has confirmed that Input Tax Credit (ITC) can only be claimed by a recipient if the supplier has actually paid the underlying tax to the government. While this ruling reinforces a strict interpretation of tax laws, the Court…

birminghammail.co.uk - Richard Guttridge - HMRC warns UK households with kids £1,406 payments to stop automatically
HMRC warns UK households with kids £1,406 payments to stop automatically
Birmingham Live

Parents with kids of a certain age have been warned support payments will stop if they don't take action. HMRC is contacting 1.5 million households over the issue. It relates to parents of 16-to-19-year-olds who claim Child Benefit. Get the latest…

birminghammail.co.uk - Richard Guttridge - Rachel Reeves confirms £200 spring cost-of-living payments in May
Rachel Reeves confirms £200 spring cost-of-living payments in May
Birmingham Live

New spring cost-of-living payments are being launched by the Government. Grants worth hundreds of pounds will be available for hard-up households struggling to pay their bills. Cash will be distributed to local authorities, who will then target…

marketbeat.com - Global Payments Calls 2025 a 'Watershed Year,' Updates on Worldpay Integration at AGM
Global Payments Calls 2025 a 'Watershed Year,' Updates on Worldpay Integration at AGM
MarketBeat

Shift4's Explosive Growth Comes With High-Stakes Risk Global Payments NYSE: GPN used its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders to highlight progress on its strategic transformation, including the closing and early integration work related to its…

Receive a Daily briefing on Payments Industry News

Get Started