E Payments news and trends

Singaporean Startup Jewel Paymentech Cracks The Japanese Market
Startup Check-In // March 23, 2018

Jewel Paymentech has forged a capital alliance with Japan’s largest payment processor, GMO Japan, which will be leading the startup’s Series A+ funding round, along with existing backer Tuas Capital Partners. The support will enable the Singaporean startup to make its entry into the highly...

Suppliers Faced With New Friction As More Invoices Get Paid Electronically
B2B Payments // October 31, 2017

One of the biggest pro-check arguments in B2B payments today is that the payment rail lets corporate payers get a few extra days off to float cash. It’s the “check’s in the mail” argument that allows businesses to hold onto money just a bit longer...

In B2B, Better Supply Chain Relationships Through Cutting The Paper (Check) Chase
B2B Payments // October 05, 2017

We all know that B2B represents a huge market, ripe for a sea change in how payments are done. For financial supply chains, cutting to the chase: It’s time to cut the paper chase. To that end, WEX has introduced accounts payable (AP) B2B payments...

Mastercard, UnionPay, Visa Launch Standardized QR Code For E-Payments In Thailand
Mobile Commerce // May 10, 2017

Mastercard, UnionPay International and Visa have introduced a Standardized Quick Response (QR) Code for payments, accelerating Thailand’s transition to a cashless society. According to a press release, consumers holding a Mastercard, UnionPay or Visa card can pay using a mobile application with Standardized QR Code support...

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In B2B, Better Supply Chain Relationships Through Cutting The Paper (Check) Chase

October 05, 2017
We all know that B2B represents a huge market, ripe for a sea change in how payments are done. For financial supply chains, cutting to the chase: It’s time to cut the paper chase. To that end, WEX has introduced accounts payable (AP) B2B payments across its integrated payables platform, which is powered by its […]

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PPRO, Credorax Pair On Alt Payment Methods Abroad

September 20, 2018
PPRO Group, a U.K. cross-border ePayment provider, announced a partnership with Credorax to boost its Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) offerings throughout Europe. Credorax is one of the first technology companies in the world to have evolved into a licensed commercial bank specializing in merchant acquiring, as well as the first bank developed specifically for the eCommerce […]

Mastercard, UnionPay, Visa Launch Standardized QR Code For E-Payments In Thailand

May 10, 2017
Mastercard, UnionPay International and Visa have introduced a Standardized Quick Response (QR) Code for payments, accelerating Thailand’s transition to a cashless society. According to a press release, consumers holding a Mastercard,...

Corporate Accountants Really Want To Go Paperless

July 31, 2015
Analysts cite an array of reasons why buyers and suppliers are sometimes slow to adopt e-payment solutions. Among these reasons is the challenge posed by the fact that even if...

RazorSync Upgrade Cuts Cash Flow Issues With mPayments

July 22, 2015
RazorSync, the desktop and mobile software application that is driven by the cloud, announced on Tuesday (July 21) that it has upgraded a software product designed to improve users’ cash...