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UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments

December 19, 2025
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Apple Pay Turns 11 and Its Rivals Are Catching Up
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Credit Unions Bet on 5 Digital Plays to Win the Next Generation
Credit Unions // September 16, 2025

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51% of Shoppers Put Convenience First When Choosing Payments
Consumer Insights // June 09, 2025

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Credit Unions Monetize Member Data Through FinTech Ties
Partnerships // June 05, 2025

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Apple Pay Turns 11 and Its Rivals Are Catching Up

October 20, 2025
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Credit Unions Bet on 5 Digital Plays to Win the Next Generation

September 16, 2025
Keeping Generation Z engaged is more than a marketing imperative; for credit unions, it’s fast becoming a survival strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

51% of Shoppers Put Convenience First When Choosing Payments

June 09, 2025
Payments optimization is a battleground for businesses aiming to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving digital landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Credit Unions Monetize Member Data Through FinTech Ties

June 05, 2025
Credit unions face pressure to keep pace with national, regional and local banks that are often at the forefront of developing cutting-edge financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments

December 19, 2025
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to set their own limits for contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

UK’s FCA Proposes Removing Contactless Limit to Allow ‘Greater Flexibility’

January 22, 2025
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority may remove the 100-pound (about $123) contactless limit and “set new digital service standards” as part of its efforts to support the government’s growth mission....

Klearly Raises $6.2 Million for SoftPOS Solution for Hospitality Businesses

January 15, 2025
Dutch FinTech Klearly raised 6 million euros (about $6.2 million) in a seed round to grow its software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) product for hospitality businesses, mobile vendors and other small businesses....

KuCoin Debuts Crypto Payment Acceptance Tool for Merchants

January 02, 2025
KuCoin introduced a solution designed to bring cryptocurrency payments into the retail sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...