Cross-border Payments

Cross-border Payments
Digital Engagement of Spain, UK Gen Z Consumers Highest Of All Age Groups
July 04, 2022

European countries like France and Italy are what economists refer to as “mature markets.” 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...

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EMEA Daily: Airtel Africa Launches SmartCash Payment Service Bank; Mollie and xentral Announce Collaboration
July 01, 2022

In today’s EMEA daily news, Airtel Africa unveils SmartCash Payment Service Bank, its newest subsidiary. GoCardless announces its acquisition of Nordigen and the expansion of its open banking services, and Dutch payment service provider Mollie and xentral announce a new partnership. Get the Full Story...

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EMEA Daily: Coinbase Furthers European Expansion; CryptoRefills Adds EUROC Support
June 30, 2022

In today’s EMEA news, UK Finance released its latest fraud report and highlighted the rise of authorized push payment fraud, London-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Zilch has raised $160 million in its Series C funding round and more. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Data Point: New Tech for Cross-Border Payments Rates With 64% of All FIs
June 30, 2022

Financial institutions (FIs) are rising to the challenges of business clients seeking and doing more business in overseas markets, requiring a rethink — and in many cases, an upgrade, with services like automated account validation and digital lockboxes to address security issues. Get the Full Story...

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Merchants’ Local Payment Options Lag Rise in Global eCommerce Shopping
June 30, 2022

Localized payments are proving crucial to global expansion for merchants and brands, underscoring the need for more payments choice, and integrations supporting it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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EMEA Daily: Siemens Wants to Build Industrial Metaverse
June 29, 2022

In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), German engineering giant Siemens teams with chip maker Nvidia on a new metaverse operation. Plus, Proxtera launches a program to increase financial inclusion in Africa, while British money management platform Cleo raises $79...

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Airwallex Intros Global Payment Services in New Zealand
June 29, 2022

Financial services startup Airwallex is launching global payments in New Zealand to offer businesses international collections, multi-currency wallets in over 11 currencies, and local payouts in over 30 currencies, according to a Wednesday (June 29) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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EMEA Daily: Bank of London to Add Cloud Banking; DIFC Taps Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s...
June 28, 2022

In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Bank of London will integrate cloud banking, Wise reports increased revenues and Walgreens will not sell its U.K.-based Boots unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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EMEA Daily: Credit Suisse Convicted in Switzerland; Kroo Granted New License
June 27, 2022

In today’s EMEA news, digital bank Kroo has been granted a full banking license from the Bank of England, Credit Suisse Group AG was convicted in Switzerland’s federal criminal court and more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...