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Mastercard Targets ‘Fast Fraud’ With A2A Protect Launch
Mastercard // July 28, 2025

Mastercard has launched a service designed to protect account-to-account (A2A) payments against fraud. 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....

Mondu Launches Instant A2A Payment Solution for B2B eCommerce
B2B Payments // July 23, 2025

B2B payments company Mondu has launched an instant account-to-account (A2A) payment solution for B2B eCommerce called Pay Now. 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...

HSBC Invests in Token.io to Accelerate Growth of Pay by Bank
Fintech Investments // June 06, 2025

HSBC became a strategic investor in Token.io to help accelerate the growth of Token.io’s pay-by-bank infrastructure. 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...

Glossary Cuts Through Jargon About Account-to-Account Payments
Payment Methods // June 02, 2025

A burst of announcements, from Visa’s “buyer-protected” account-to-account (A2A) service in the U.K. to fresh funding for variable recurring payments, has pushed bank-to-bank transfers back onto corporate agendas. Yet the vocabulary can feel like alphabet soup. Below is a glossary that puts the main terms...

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Glossary Cuts Through Jargon About Account-to-Account Payments

June 02, 2025
A burst of announcements, from Visa’s “buyer-protected” account-to-account (A2A) service in the U.K. to fresh funding for variable recurring payments, has pushed bank-to-bank transfers back onto corporate agendas. Yet the vocabulary can feel like alphabet soup. Below is a glossary that puts the main terms in context, shows how they differ and notes where each […]

Cash-Back Deals Could Drive Consumer Adoption of Pay by Bank

February 26, 2024
Amid consumer hesitation to adopt account-to-account (A2A) payments, cash-back incentives could go a long way toward driving use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments Need ‘Foundational Infrastructure Layer’ as Faster Account-to-Account Beckons

November 14, 2023
The business payments landscape was stable for decades, Form3 CEO Mike Walters told Karen Webster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Pay-by-Bank Rewards Programs Can Build Stronger Consumer-Merchant Bonds

June 20, 2023
Driven as they are by payment choice, many consumers like the idea of account-to-account (A2A) transfers, known by several other names including pay by bank — but what’s missing is...

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Visa Launches A2A Payments Partnership With Acquired.com

January 21, 2026
Payments infrastructure provider Acquired.com has launched a partnership with Visa in the U.K. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Mastercard Targets ‘Fast Fraud’ With A2A Protect Launch

July 28, 2025
Mastercard has launched a service designed to protect account-to-account (A2A) payments against fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mondu Launches Instant A2A Payment Solution for B2B eCommerce

July 23, 2025
B2B payments company Mondu has launched an instant account-to-account (A2A) payment solution for B2B eCommerce called Pay Now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

HSBC Invests in Token.io to Accelerate Growth of Pay by Bank

June 06, 2025
HSBC became a strategic investor in Token.io to help accelerate the growth of Token.io’s pay-by-bank infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...