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British Banks Hold Talks to Find Alternative to Visa and Mastercard

February 17, 2026
Visa Launches North Africa Sub-Region to Fuel Digital Payment Growth
Digital Payments // February 17, 2026

Visa formed a new sub-region that includes Egypt, Libya and Sudan, saying the move will advance its strategic growth plans in the wider North Africa, Levant and Pakistan region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

AI Agents Are Becoming the New Power Brokers in Digital Commerce
Artificial Intelligence // February 12, 2026

This edition of “The Prompt Economy™ Tracker®” examines how tokenization is emerging as the foundational trust layer for agentic AI and the next generation of digital commerce. Through the narrative persona of a consumer whose AI agent manages everything from paying bills to handling returns and booking...

EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
Europe // February 09, 2026

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Visa Says Cybersecurity Decides Who Wins Digital Commerce
Cybersecurity // February 09, 2026

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Visa Says Cybersecurity Decides Who Wins Digital Commerce

February 09, 2026
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Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins

January 30, 2026
Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to...

Visa on How Trust Is Built at the Moment of Authorization

January 20, 2026
Trust and security have always underpinned payments, but they have become the decisive factors that determine whether a cardholder continues using a credential or pivots to another. Get the Full...

Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions

January 14, 2026
Recurring payments have become a defining feature of how consumers pay for entertainment, software, mobility, personal services and daily conveniences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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British Banks Hold Talks to Find Alternative to Visa and Mastercard

February 17, 2026
Banks in the U.K. are reportedly working to create their alternative to Visa and Mastercard. 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 […]

Visa Launches North Africa Sub-Region to Fuel Digital Payment Growth

February 17, 2026
Visa formed a new sub-region that includes Egypt, Libya and Sudan, saying the move will advance its strategic growth plans in the wider North Africa, Levant and Pakistan region. Get...

EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives

February 09, 2026
Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Visa Acceptance Platform Adds Tap to Pay on iPhone Capability

February 03, 2026
Visa now enables its Visa Acceptance Platform clients to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...