South African fintech Mama Money has introduced a bank card integrated with WhatsApp, designed to tackle barriers to conventional banking and improve financial access. In collaboration with Access Bank and Pick n Pay, the Mama Money Card offers a seamless experience, enabling users to manage their accounts via WhatsApp. Cardholders can ... Read More

Santander has introduced its Openbank digital banking platform to Mexico, following its recent debut in the United States. Mexican customers can now access Openbank’s digital services, which include debit and savings accounts with no minimum balance requirements or hidden fees. Customers can also utilize Santander Mexico’s ... Read More

Barclays Bank is reportedly in early discussions with Brookfield Asset Management to divest 80% of its merchant acquiring business, signaling a significant strategic shift for the UK lender. The move comes after Barclays announced in February that it was exploring sale or partnership options to rejuvenate the struggling division amid ... Read More

Spain has become the first EU market to fully implement the European Payment Council’s (EPC) OCT Inst (One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer) scheme, enabling instant cross-currency payments for international transfers. The onboarding of the Spanish banking community follows pilot trials in mid-2023 involving key players such as ... Read More

The UK government has introduced its National Payments Vision (NPV), a comprehensive blueprint aimed at transforming the country’s payments landscape. With a focus on reducing “regulatory congestion” and fostering innovation, the NPV aims to establish a world-leading ecosystem built on next-generation technology to fuel ... Read More

Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker behind the infamous 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in laundering nearly 120,000 stolen bitcoins. At the time of the theft, the stolen cryptocurrency was valued at $70 million but has since skyrocketed to a staggering $10.5 billion. Court documents ... Read More

APIs revolutionize modern payment gateways by enhancing security, streamlining global transactions, supporting mobile payments, and enabling customization, ensuring efficiency and ... Read More

Payment gateways are evolving with voice commerce, integrating AI, voice authentication, and secure technologies for seamless, hands-free ... Read More

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have surged in popularity in recent years, allowing consumers to make purchases and pay in installments. They offer a flexible and convenient way to manage purchases, especially for those who prefer not to pay the full price upfront. This blog explores how BNPL services work, the benefits and risks ... Read More

Learn about the best payment gateways, including WebPays, offering secure, customizable solutions for handling high-ticket transactions ... Read More

In the era of digital convenience, payment apps have transformed how we manage shared expenses. Whether splitting dinner checks, rent, or group travel costs, these apps have made the process seamless, efficient, and transparent. This blog explores how payment apps are redefining financial interactions and what it mean for users and ... Read More

The financial landscape is evolving rapidly, with biometric payments emerging as a groundbreaking innovation. By combining advanced technology with human uniqueness, biometric payments offer unparalleled security, speed, and convenience. As fintech continues to grow, biometric solutions are setting new benchmarks for seamless ... Read More