Tag: online payments

California accounts for more than a quarter of US FinTech deals...

Key US FinTech investment stats in H1 2023: • California was the most active US state for FinTech investmenbt with a 26.8% share of all...

Microsoft Teams users can now accept payments with GoDaddy Payments

Tech giants Microsoft and GoDaddy have announced a strategic partnership that will enable digital transactions during virtual meetings. Customers of both companies will be able to carry out secure payments while conducting virtual meetings through Microsoft Teams. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Is Request to Pay a new challenger to established payment methods?

A survey by Icon Solutions has found the Request to Pay payment method is expected to challenge current payment methods such as direct debit and payment cards in the near future.

Planet launches integrated digital payments service across Europe

Irish payments company Planet has introduced an integrated digital payments service for multinational companies across Europe.

ECB warns banks instant payment levies are hindering uptake

The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a warning to banks that charges levied for instant payments are proving a barrier to uptake.

CloudWalk rakes in $190m Series B to bolster domestic presence

Brazilian payment technology firm CloudWalk has raised $190m from a Series B funding round.

Israeli bank launches digital wallet FibiPay to boost online payments

With an aim to disrupt and digitise the payment sector, the First International Bank of Israel launched new mobile wallet app, FibiPay.

American Express to launch online payments services

American Express is planning to launch a service to enable UK consumer quickly and securely pay for goods and services online and on the go directly from their bank account.

Europe could lose €57bn following SCA implementation – Stripe study claims

Europe is set to lose €57bn in economic activity in the first 12 months after Strong Customer Authentication SCA takes effect, a study from...

Viva Republica closes $40m funding from GIC, Sequoia China

South Korean-based Viva Republica has reportedly secured $40m in funding from GIC and Sequoia China.

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