Canadian FinTech Nuvei debuted an omnichannel payment tool for the United Kingdom’s gaming sector. “By breaking down the barriers between online and offline experiences, we’re enabling operators to create more personalized and engaging player journeys,” Nuvei President and CEO Philp Thayer said in a Monday...
Businesses in 25 countries that use Stripe’s financial infrastructure platform can now instantly offer Klarna’s payment options to their customers. This capability was enabled by a newly strengthened global partnership of Stripe and Klarna, the companies said in a Tuesday (Jan. 14) press release. “Stripe...
Plaid’s revenue reportedly rose more than 25% in 2024 as more consumers encountered its tech. In fact, at least half of all Americans used the company’s services in some way, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Jan. 14), citing a source familiar with the matter. The report notes that the...
Financial platform Tribe Money Pools says it’s ready to introduce its mobile payments app. Set to go live on Jan. 9, the app is designed for organizations, teams and social groups, helping them streamline shared expenses, the Kirkland, Wash.-based company said in a Tuesday (Dec. 31) news release....
Higher education is vital for personal and professional growth but rising tuition costs make it harder for students to attend. While financial aid like scholarships and loans help, delays in disbursement can jeopardize enrollment. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Making the Grade: Promoting Faster Payments in...
Gift cards for a one-year subscription to Snapchat+ are now available online and in-store at select major retailers. This offering is enabled by a new partnership of messaging app Snapchat and global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN), BHN said in a Monday (Dec. 23)...
Visa said it is seeing increasing consumer confidence this holiday season. The payments giant released preliminary insights into U.S. holiday buying that showed a 4.8% uptick in spending, a figure not adjusted for inflation, according to a Monday (Dec. 23) press release. “This holiday shopping...
Credit cards have long been a catnip for criminals. The lure is undeniable. “Your account number is valuable — it has personal information that if someone gets a hold of, that’s how fraudsters compromise accounts and steal your money,” Pablo Fourez, chief digital officer at...
There are more than a few factors tied to success during the holiday season. To put it mildly, the season is as much about stress as it is about giving. Merchants are tallying up the sales at the (virtual) registers as their transaction volumes take...