Amazon and AO.com’s credit card provider launches UK’s first digital only credit card Bip
Amazon and AO.com’s credit card provider NewDay has launched a new fully digital credit card aiming to provide an alternative to rivals like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Zepz looks to new geographies following $292m Series E
UK cross-border payments platform Zepz has secured $292m from a Series E funding round that has pushed its valuation up to $5bn.
Emerging markets set to lead mobile wallet uptake by 2025
A global study by Boku has found that emerging markets in Latin America and Africa and the Middle East are set to see the largest uptake in mobile wallets by 2025.
Rapyd and nate team up to take on e-commerce
Payments platform Rapyd and AI-powered consumer shopping app nate have partnered to expand their e-commerce reach and global offering.
What were the biggest PayTech deals of 2021?
In an age where the traditional form of in-person payments is being restricted due to Covid-19 restrictions, the rise of PayTech seems almost inevitable. With more people than ever now using payment technologies, the demand for funding is also climbing.
Raylo raises €7.5m for the “responsible evolution of BNPL”
Raylo, a London-based subscription payment platform, has raised €7.5m.
Digital wallet transactions forecasted to reach $16trn by 2028
A groundbreaking study from Juniper Research, a leading authority on emerging payments, anticipates a sharp increase in digital wallet transactions, forecasting that the total...
Finastra drives instant payments with Banque Delubac & Cie’s new offering
Banque Delubac & Cie, a distinguished independent financial institution known for its specialist banking services, has announced its collaboration with Finastra, a leading global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces.
Square beats Wall Street expectations, reports 41% revenue jump
Mobile payments company Square beat Wall Street’s expectations to report a 41% year-on-year jump in revenue for the second quarter of 2016.
Softbank looks to sell Snapdeal’s FreeCharge for less than 50%
Japanese web giant and investor SoftBank is reportedly in talks to sell Snapdeal-owned mobile wallet FreeCharge for as little as $150m to $200m.