Mobile Payments

A quarter of UK shoppers would rather queue on Black Friday than buy something...

One in four UK shoppers find queuing instore during Black Friday is a more relaxing experience than buying something on their mobile phone, new research from Judopay claims.

Klarna rival Zilch launches buy now pay later feature for in-store purchases in the...

UK-based buy now pay later (BNPL) FinTech firm Zilch introduced a ‘tap and pay-over-time’ solution which enables high street shoppers to make in-store purchases and pay later.

Carbon Bank unveils BNPL app

Carbon Bank, a credit-led Pan-African digital bank has launched a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) web app. 

Wise gears up for potential direct listing on London Stock Exchange

UK FinTech juggernaut Wise has revealed it seeking the first direct listing of a technology firm on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

India unveils new digital currency, Nigeria eyes e-currency launch in October 2021

India has introduced the e-RUPI, which is a cashless and contactless digital payment system to support the global shift towards digital payments.

HIPS Payment Group partners with Banking Circle

, which delivers ground-breaking financial infrastructure for Payment businesses and Banks,

Pockit accounts are back in service after FCA lifts Wirecard restrictions

Neobank Pockit was one of the FinTech startups that had to halt its services after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) froze all of Wirecard's regulated activities, but now it is back in business.

More than half of consumers want more payment choices at the checkout

A recent study by payments platform Paysafe has found 52% of customers worldwide are keen to see more payment options available for use at the checkout.

FinTech B9 secures $1.7m funding to tackle unbanked issues

US FinTech startup B9 has raised $1.7m from a pre-seed funding round to help provide interest-free payroll advances for unbanked people.

Gamer-focused payments app Tiv raises $3.5m seed round

Tiv, a payments and rewards platform aimed at gamers, has reportedly collected $3.5m in its seed round.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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