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Dark Web Threats Drive Urgency for Better Bank Account Validation
June 04, 2025

Millions of bank credentials have been exposed by the recent Coinbase hack, and they’re available on the dark web. Elsewhere, millions of neobank accounts lay dormant, and can act as havens for fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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What Hath 3D Secure Wrought … in 2025?
April 28, 2025

Back in 1999, payment networks introduced the first version of the 3-D Secure authentication protocol, which sought to add security to online credit card transactions. 3DS 1.0, as it is now known, required cardholders to authenticate their identity before completing a purchase. Get the Full...

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Nacha’s Phixius Picks ValidiFI to Strengthen Account Validation
April 27, 2025

ACH operator Nacha has teamed with ValidiFI to bolster bank account validation on its Phixius payments platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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ValidiFI Debuts Authoritative Bank Account Verification Tool
April 17, 2025

Bank account and payment intelligence firm ValidiFI has begun offering new authoritative bank account verification capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Why Account Validation Changes When Banks Say Yes
March 18, 2025

The convergence of ACH, open banking and account validation has the potential to make transactions more secure — and faster — as instant payments gain ground in the U.S. The consumer-permissioned data from those payments, in turn, gives banks the insights they need for better...

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Banks Step Up the Fight Against Stolen Credentials
February 20, 2025

Fraud against banks and their customers is on the rise, according to a February 2025 report from PYMNTS Intelligence and Arculus from CompoSecure, with 87% of institutions reporting increases in stolen or falsified credentials over the past year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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92% of Large Banks Interested in Metal Cards to Boost Security
January 31, 2025

As banking fraud unfolds, financial institutions (FIs) are challenged to protect customer data and provide pleasant customer experiences. The rise in credential theft has sparked interest in solutions like tap-to-authenticate metal payment cards, which are embedded with chips and let users authenticate by tapping the...

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Bank Account Intelligence: The New Frontier in Credit Decisioning
January 28, 2025

A bank account represents a direct connection to a business or consumer’s daily financial life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Entrust Adds AI-Powered Verification to ID Platform
January 21, 2025

Entrust has added artificial intelligence (AI)-powered verification to its identity-as-a-service (IDaaS) platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...