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The era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, and its impact on the payments industry is poised to be transformative. Protecting payments in the quantum computing era As quantum technology advances, it offers unparalleled computational power, introducing new efficiencies in data processing, fraud detection, and cross-border transactions. However, this technological leap also presents significant cybersecurity […]

A new report from Ecommpay and IMRG, has revealed the key e-commerce checkout changes that could boost conversion rates. While the average conversion rate stands at 58%, there is a significant distance between rates for single-page (61%) and multi-page checkouts (56%) as well as between guest shoppers (52%) and registered customers (64%). With 59% of

There’s a clear gap in the acquiring market reckons Vienna-based DIMOCO Payments. For small and micro-businesses with simple payment needs, there are lots of options available. The role acquirers play in achieving growth For larger enterprises with complex needs, there are also plenty of choices. But, for many growing businesses, finding the right acquirer can

In a rapidly evolving global payments landscape, the dominance of the US dollar remains resilient even as new contenders emerge. According to recent data from SWIFT, the dollar’s share of global payments has surged to 49.1% as of August 2024 – a 12-year high. This comes amid growing calls from BRICS nations for “de-dollarization,” as

Visa and Mastercard have both reported strong earnings for their recent quarters, showcasing the resilience of digital payment platforms amid a rising demand for cashless transactions. Visa and Mastercard both beat earnings forecasts Visa’s fiscal Q4 earnings and Mastercard’s Q3 results highlight how these payment giants are capitalising on increased consumer spending, robust cross-border transactions,

Visa has announced new capabilities that enable provisioned virtual card push-to-wallet experiences. Visa expands push-to-wallet Users can now push virtual cards to mobile wallet ecosystems including Apple Pay and Google Pay, with control and security that allows for precise spending limits and monitoring of transactions, thereby minimising the risk of fraud and unauthorised expenditures. Visa

The French payments scene, particularly in the acquiring space, is shoring up a very stable outlook indeed. In March Credit Agricole and Worldline announced their partnership in creating a new major player in the French merchant services landscape. Similarly, in June BNP Paribas and BPCE announced a joint venture whereby they will create a shared

As digital payments become increasingly popular, a recent survey conducted by TakePayments reveals the changing payment preferences of UK consumers. Mobile payments overtake cash While trends like “cash stuffing” have fuelled narratives of a return to cash, the survey highlights that digital payments, particularly contactless and mobile payments, remain dominant. This shift presents valuable insights

Klarna has expanded their partnership with Worldpay to enable thousands of new merchants to offer Klarna to their customers. Klarna and Worldpay partner Under the expanded partnership Klarna will become a network of choice, offered as a default payment method to Worldpay’s merchants globally, alongside traditional card payments. Worldpay is one of the world’s largest payment

Over the past decade, the combined market capitalisation of specialist payments companies has increased from $400 billion to $1.4 trillion according to Mckinsey. In addition, more than 384 unicorns with a combined valuation of $1 trillion have emerged, a tenfold increase from 39 unicorns five years ago. These conditions set the backdrop for the six