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Social Security payments of up to $5,181 to arrive this week-What to know
A new round of Social Security payments is set to be issued this week to some beneficiaries. More than 70 million Americans receive Social Security, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits. The program is the nation's largest social…
WORLDLINE : Worldline announces the finalisation of the sale of its Indian payment activities to BillDesk
Worldline announces the finalisation of the sale of its Indian payment activities to BillDesk Paris La Défense, 3 August 2026 – Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a European leader in payment services, announces it has completed the…
August bank holiday 2026 benefit payment date changes and cost of living support
The summer is usually a time when cost-of-living pressures are less intense, with energy demand low and the shock of April's bill increases becoming part of the normal expenses. But the start of the summer holidays also brings extra expenses for…
Government paves way for MDR fee on UPI, RuPay debit card payments to big merchants
After months of speculation that a fee may be levied on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, the Ministry of Finance has paved the way for banks and system providers to impose a fee on them as well as RuPay debit card payments to large…
DWP confirms list of 59 eye and ear conditions that qualify for £748 payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of eye and ear conditions that qualify for financial support totalling up to £748 per month. Individuals living with significant vision and hearing loss are eligible for…
State pensioners over 70 can get £8,430 payments on top of state pension
State pensioners can get £9,877 on top of their state pension State pensioners aged over 70 can get an extra £8,433 on average paid out to them each year on top of their DWP state pension payments, according to retirement specialists…
Boost CEO Says Transaction Data Is B2B Payments' AI Superpower
As PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster told a podcast audience for last year's B2B event, nothing is boring about B2B payments anymore. That's what makes the application of artificial intelligence across them so exciting. “This is different,”…
Rajya Sabha passes MSME Amendment Bill to speed up payments and strengthen MSMEs
The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed a bill that seeks to tackle the issue of delayed payments to MSMEs by prescribing timelines to ensure faster adjudication of disputes, provide recovery of the settlement agreement, and address their liquidity…
Five million state pensioners in line for £1,006 payment after Andy Burnham vow
Five million state pensioners are on course to see their state pension payments soar above £1,000 a month under Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Mr Burnham, the new PM, has vowed to keep the Triple Lock. Under his promise, the state…
House bill proposes $60 monthly produce payments for food-insecure households
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would give low-income households $60 a month to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. The Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act, introduced July 2, 2026, aims to address food insecurity by…
Andy Burnham £150 cost-of-living payments for households on 4 DWP benefits
Households who claim one of four benefits can look forward to a cost-of-living boost later this year. Certain residents qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount to help with energy bills during the coldest months. Eligibility rules have been…
CBDT's Nudge campaign results in 1.25 crore updated ITRs, ₹9,494 crore additional tax payment
The income tax department's NUDGE campaign has resulted in 1.25 crore taxpayers filing updated or revised ITRs with payment of ₹9,494 crore in additional taxes over the past 2 years, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on…
GCash to expand payment options with Visa and Mastercard card linking
Philippine mobile payments service GCash is set to let users link Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards directly in the app and use them as a payment source for transactions. The feature is scheduled to roll out within August. The gold…
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:FOUR) Given Average Recommendation of 'Hold' by Brokerages
Shares of Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:FOUR - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of 'Hold' by the twenty-three ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell…
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) Receives Average Rating of 'Hold' from Brokerages
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN - Get Free Report) has received a consensus rating of 'Hold' from the twenty-six brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell…
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