Digital Payments stories

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows e-commerce checkout inefficiencies are hindering conversions, revealing an average conversion rate of just 58%.

EBANX, founded in Brazil, is championing financial inclusion in emerging markets by connecting global businesses with local consumers across 29 countries.

A new report reveals Australian banks are missing out on opportunities with SMEs, as only 40% of customers feel positive about their banking providers.

Red Energy has teamed up with Zepto to launch PayTo, an innovative payment method aimed at enhancing user experience for over one million customers.

Adyen and RMS Cloud continue their partnership, rolling out RMS Pay to over 7,000 properties worldwide, driving efficiency and cost savings in hospitality.

Visa has appointed Alan Machet as Group Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, succeeding Julian Potter, who retires year-end.

A new report from Applause reveals nearly 100,000 digital bugs across Europe, urging companies to adopt comprehensive digital quality frameworks to mitigate issues in key domains.

Two-thirds of UK consumers see faulty software updates as unacceptable as contaminated food, following major CrowdStrike outages.

Aerospike and Mindgate Solutions announce a partnership to revolutionise India's digital payment systems, promising a 25% increase in transaction throughput.

Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.

ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.

Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.

Adyen enters the Indian market with RBI authorisation, launching local payment processing and a Bengaluru tech hub to support digital payment growth.

Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.

As Kiwis head abroad for warmer weather and events like the Olympics, Mastercard research urges a modern approach to travel security.

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

Ivalua has partnered with Visa to unleash £400 billion in trapped supply chain liquidity, enhancing global corporate card use and improving cash flow.

A unique banking alliance has been forged in Australia, as National Australia Bank teams up with global fintech Banked to bring Pay by Bank to consumers, enhancing transaction flexibility and control.

Payment technology firm DataMesh Group allies with Visa to revolutionise card-acceptance payment processing, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach for a customisable alternative.