April 12, 2023
Why Digital Mainstream Baby Boomers Are a Merchant’s Golden Demographic
As the business world looks for new ways to court millennials and Gen Z, baby boomers get somewhat overlooked, and that’s a missed opportunity given their economic profile. The view...
April 12, 2023
Twitter Isn’t a Company Anymore; Can It Be a Super...
Seamless, embedded payment capabilities are emerging as a critical growth flywheel for tech platforms. This, as Meta pilots in-app business payment capabilities for WhatsApp users and merchants in Brazil, and...
April 12, 2023
Retail Partnerships: Checking on Peloton and Adidas, TikTok and Shopify
Unconventional partnerships have transformed the retail industry, disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for growth and success. From Shopify and TikTok to Target and Ulta Beauty, companies are...
April 12, 2023
Open Banking and Machine Learning Aid the Battle Against False...
Elizabeth Graham, product manager at Entersekt, said false declines carry significant risks for banks and merchants, where consumer loyalty is critical. Merchants and issuers are losing money through the false declines,...
April 12, 2023
Cross-Border Remittances Go Omnichannel for Growth
Like other industries, the pandemic saw remittance customers shifting from traditional brick-and-mortar environments to the digital space, with some customers using an app to transfer funds and check exchange rates...
April 11, 2023
Mastercard Launches Solutions for Female Business Owners in Latin America
Mastercard has launched a suite of solutions for female business owners in Latin America and the Caribbean. The solutions include access to financing, continuous education and a health program, Mastercard...
April 11, 2023
Paymerang Adds KwikTag and Sypht to AP Automation Fold
Paymerang has acquired two companies to complement its accounts payable (AP) automation offerings. The Richmond, Virginia-based firm announced in a Tuesday (April 11) press release the asset acquisition of KwikTag,...
April 11, 2023
Toshiba Taps BlueStar to Expand POS Network
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions says it’s extending the reach of its point-of-sale (POS) network. The company on Tuesday (April 11) announced it is teaming with POS firm BlueStar to help...
April 11, 2023
Societe Generale and Lemonway Team on B2B Marketplace Effort
Societe Generale has teamed with payments firm Lemonway to help European companies launch B2B marketplaces. “Large corporates are accelerating their digital transformation, which has become vital for their clients and ensuring B2B revenue...
The U.S., U.K. and Europe are intensifying their efforts to develop and deploy the policies and infrastructure necessary to advance the use cases and real time payments volume of their domestic networks. This month’s “Real-Time Payments World Map,” a collaboration with The Clearing House, explores the progress and future developments of real-time payments across these regions.
The United Arab Emirates boasts a robust digital market, with 89% of retail shoppers leveraging digital tools in physical stores and the second highest ranking in customer satisfaction among the six countries studied. A new 31-page PYMNTS Intelligence report, “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: UAE Edition,” commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions, examines the state of digital shopping in this country where merchants are challenged to keep pace with shopper’s digital needs.