Payments Industry News
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How Payments Are Broken And What The Industry Still Needs To Get Right
Sameer Gulati, CEO & Co-Founder of Ordway, veteran ERP and billing innovator, angel investor who believes in one mantra: “win or learn.” A while back, I found myself in a conversation with a finance team that should have been…
Mastercard Asks Payment Processors to Help With Will Bank Losses
Mastercard Inc. is looking to minimize the losses it's facing from the failure of Brazil's Banco Master SA by asking some of the country's biggest payment processors to help it foot the bill.
PayShap moves beyond peer-to-peer payments
QR payments and request-to-pay services are expected to accelerate PayShap's expansion into daily retail transactions. South African instant payments platform PayShap is shifting its focus beyond peer-to-peer transfers, as it pushes to expand…
Key social welfare payment dates and changes for summer 2026
Numerous social welfare adjustments and important dates are approaching throughout the summer months. These encompass payment date alterations, the distribution of a grant and modifications to income thresholds for a social welfare payment. The…
I had to prove I was a widow, but the payment just isn't enough
A bereaved Basford mum has called for the Government to overhaul benefits given to widows after their partner's death. Jo Sharp said she had to quit her own job following the unexpected death of her 63-year-old partner, Paul. His passing had led to…
Extra' homeownership costs top $23,000 a year--and unlike your fixed mortgage payment, they might go up
Many buyers think of a fixed-rate mortgage as a way of locking in housing costs. But additional, ongoing housing expenses — including utilities, property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs — can continue rising long after a…
Rachel Reeves confirms new 20p-per-mile payment for workers who cycle to work
Cyclists travelling for work will continue to receive 20p per mile Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed workers who cycle for business journeys will continue to receive 20p per mile under updated mileage payment rules announced as part of…
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Paytm Launches 'Pocket Money' Feature for Teen UPI Payments Without Bank Accounts
Paytm has launched “Pocket Money,” a new feature that allows teenagers to make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments without needing their own bank account, as the fintech company looks to expand supervised digital payment access…
The 6 UK banks offering bonus payments up to £200 for customers - full list
Six major UK banks have announced bonus payments for customers who make the switch. Account holders at a number of UK banks, including well-known high street banks with branches in Yorkshire, are set to receive cash incentives for switching…
DWP makes one-off change to state pension payments
Some pensioners have seen some changes around their payments ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Certain over-65s may have been surprised to see cash landing in their accounts on Friday, May 22. Payment dates have been moved because of the bank…
Mastercard and Ryd Target Fragmented European Fleet Payments Market
The system, ryd fleet, is powered by a combination of ryd's digital mobility platform and Mastercard's global acceptance network and virtual card technology, Mastercard said in a Thursday (May 21) press release. With ryd fleet, drivers can pay for…
Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) For decades, female sterilization has been one of the most common forms of birth control in the U.S.: 11.5% of U.S.
Designing the Future of Payments - Why XML Still Matters in the Age of APIs
In the fast‑moving world of fintech, APIs have become the poster child for innovation. They're sleek, lightweight, and developer‑friendly. Yet beneath the surface of every instant transfer, compliance check, and cross‑border…
Analysis:ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants
MADRID/MILAN, May 22: Europe's push to curb its dependence on U.S. payments giants Visa and Mastercard has driven a wedge between the European Central Bank and financial firms keen to shield revenues, hobbling efforts to build a home-grown system…
Attention banks: Consumers want more payments data in apps
Key insights: Consumers require more payment information in bank apps. What's at stake: Banks can lower payment disputes and mitigate churn with better apps. Expert quote: 'Giving customers more information reduced the cost to serve those…
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