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Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes
Data Analytics

Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes

UK merchants facing rising friendly fraud will gain access to tools aimed at cutting disputes and recovering revenue through the new tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers
Fintech

Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers

UK SMEs can now take contactless card payments on smartphones, with settlement into Starling accounts arriving the next day.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
payabl. launches Visa Click to Pay for European merchants
Fintech

payabl. launches Visa Click to Pay for European merchants

Poor checkout experiences are costing European retailers repeat business, as payabl.'s new Visa Click to Pay aims to cut friction and fraud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Global Stories

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Pennies names finance & tech chiefs as Nugent exits
Fintech

Pennies names finance & tech chiefs as Nugent exits

As cash use falls, the charity is bolstering its digital giving model with two senior hires to support growth in micro-donations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal
Smart Cities

Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal

Drivers and passengers could see faster card and wallet payments at kiosks in more than 30 countries as the firms begin pilot programmes in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
Wearables

Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol

The open-source framework targets wallet-based payments as digital wallet use and agentic commerce expand rapidly worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%
Data Analytics

Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%

The payment option is generating more completed sales, with approval rates for online guest checkouts rising to 75.18% in April 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure
Fintech

Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure

British small businesses may cut card processing costs as Zeller enters a crowded market with more than 100 early UK sign-ups.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Pennies returns as Gold partner for Retail Technology Show
Fintech

Pennies returns as Gold partner for Retail Technology Show

Checkout micro-donations have generated more than GBP £65 million for charities through Pennies' decade-long link with Retail Technology Show.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models

Hybrid wireless systems are emerging as the answer for packed sports venues that need reliable mobile service for fans, staff and operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
Crypto

Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds

Wallet use has cemented Asia-Pacific's lead in digital payments, with Hong Kong and Thailand now shifting towards instant bank transfers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Data Protection

TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal
Fintech

Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal

The tie-up gives fintechs and digital banks a quicker route into Australia’s fast-growing card and mobile payments market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Paymentology enters Australia with local payments ties
Disaster Recovery

Paymentology enters Australia with local payments ties

Cash and card firms stand to gain from Paymentology's Australian push, which links local rails with global schemes and key domestic partners.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Crypto

Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
Wearables

Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

International visitors to South Korea can now tap iPhone and Apple Watch for subway, bus and taxi fares, avoiding cash and local cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Visa & Westpac launch digital fleet payments in Australia
Digital Transformation

Visa & Westpac launch digital fleet payments in Australia

Businesses will be able to track vehicle costs in real time as Visa and Westpac replace closed-loop fuel cards with mobile digital credentials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026