As the holiday shopping season approaches, UK retailers must prepare for the influx of orders and transactions expected during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, collectively known as “Cyber Weekend.” These retailers are on the brink of a golden opportunity to capture significant revenue, with last year’s Black Friday sales totaling an impressive £13.3 billion. To fully capitalize on this peak
HSBC, one of the world’s leading banking and financial services organizations, has introduced a new platform called Smart Transact, aimed at simplifying payments for businesses with international growth ambitions. This innovative initiative is a part of HSBC’s broader mission to support businesses with streamlined payment solutions, addressing the complexities of both domestic and cross-border transactions. Smart Transact promises to provide
In a significant development in the financial technology sector, NORBr, a no-code, omnichannel-ready Payment Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider, has garnered €3 million in funding. Contributed by Alstin Capital and previous investor Portfolion, this investment seeks to strengthen NORBr’s omnichannel payment solutions, emphasizing advancements in payment terminal management, operational efficiency, and stringent compliance. Given the global payments market’s projection
The rapid evolution of digital payment technologies has revolutionized the way we conduct transactions, making our financial lives more convenient and efficient. However, this evolution has also introduced new avenues for criminal activity, particularly in the form of Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud. This type of fraud has not only caused substantial financial losses but also inflicted significant psychological distress
A strategic partnership between Mollie, one of the fastest-growing financial service providers in Europe, and PayPal is set to transform marketplace payments across the continent. By incorporating PayPal into its payment solutions, Mollie aims to provide an expansive, seamless experience for its customers, many of whom already prefer using PayPal. This collaboration marks a significant development in Mollie’s mission to
Imagine a world where forgotten PINs or stolen cards no longer haunt your financial transactions; this future is closer than you think with the advent of biometric payment cards. Biosmart, a leader in the global smart card technology industry, has recently received Mastercard’s Letter of Approval (LoA) for its biometric payment cards. Built on the IDEX Pay platform, this approval
HSBC has recently introduced Smart Transact, an innovative payments management solution specifically designed for businesses aiming to expand their international presence. As companies grow and diversify into different markets, managing transactions across various borders can become a complex and time-consuming task. Smart Transact addresses these challenges by offering a centralized, adaptable system that consolidates multiple payment functionalities into one seamless
In the dynamic world of financial technology, partnerships have often proven to be catalysts for innovation, driving the sector toward more efficient and customer-friendly solutions. The recent collaboration between Zing, a UK-based international payments app, and Checkout.com, a global digital payments provider, promises to be a game-changer for the payments industry. Since its inception, Zing has aimed to make international
HSBC UK has officially entered the UK’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) market with the launch of Flexipay. This new point-of-sale (POS) finance product is HSBC’s response to the rising demand for flexible and installment-based payment solutions. As more consumers seek options to spread the cost of large purchases, Flexipay promises to provide a responsible lending solution that meets these
In a significant move to enhance digital payment services and drive financial inclusion in Jordan, Network International, a prominent digital payments company, has partnered with Gate To Pay, a leading Jordan-based payment services provider. This strategic collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the MENA ICT event, is set to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation and lay the
In a landscape where consumer preferences are continuously evolving, HSBC UK has recognized the growing demand for more flexible, manageable payment options by launching HSBC Flexipay, a Point of Sale (POS) finance solution. This innovative service aims to transform the way consumers make large purchases, allowing them to spread costs into fixed instalments directly at the checkout, making these expenses
In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing e-commerce payments, Unzer, a leading payment and software solutions provider, has joined forces with Mastercard to enhance open banking account-based payments in Germany, Austria, and Denmark. This strategic partnership leverages Mastercard’s robust Open Banking-driven solutions, integrating them with Unzer’s payment gateways to offer consumers a seamless, secure, and fast transaction experience. By allowing
