In a move that could greatly enhance the online shopping experience for Mastercard credit cardholders in Belgium and Luxembourg, Mastercard has teamed up with insurtech firm Qover to introduce a new service aimed at addressing a common pain point of online shoppers: the cost of shipping returns. Given that nearly 90% of Belgians shopped online in early 2024, this initiative
Rapid Finance, a premier small business financing platform, has announced the expansion of availability for its Rapid Access Prepaid Mastercard® to all eligible Business Line of Credit (LOC) clients, following a successful pilot program in April 2024. This strategic move, in collaboration with Galileo Financial Technologies and SoFi Technologies, Inc., is set to revolutionize the way small businesses manage their
In the fast-paced world of digital commerce, ensuring seamless and frictionless payment experiences is paramount. Mastercard is at the forefront of addressing the critical issue of card declines, which can significantly impact both merchants and consumers. By focusing on credential lifecycle management, Mastercard aims to optimize payment processes and reduce the incidence of declined transactions. The Impact of Outdated Payment
Volante Technologies, renowned globally for their leadership in Payments as a Service (PaaS), has launched a revolutionary solution aimed at enhancing financial institutions’ control and visibility over their payments business. Known as Volante Payments Intelligence, this sophisticated new solution integrates seamlessly into the Volante Payments Platform, offering a modular approach to address the increasing volume and intricacies of the payments
Consumer preferences for more convenient and secure payment options are driving impressive changes within the payments landscape. A recent survey conducted by payabl., a leading European financial services provider, underscores the significant role digital wallets and Open Banking are expected to play in shaping the future of payments by 2025. The findings reveal a strong inclination among merchants toward adopting
Over the past few years, the digital wallet industry has evolved significantly, expanding from simple payment tools into complex, multifunctional financial platforms. These digital wallets now play a significant role in the broader financial landscape, providing various services, such as account management, financial insights, and access to a variety of financial products, including lifestyle services like travel, restaurants, and events.
In a strategic move to refine and elevate the payment experience for online shoppers, Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has partnered with Zalando, a prominent European online multi-brand fashion retailer. This collaboration designates Adyen as Zalando’s exclusive local payment partner in 15 European countries, including handling specific local payment methods like Cartes Bancaires in France and Bancontact in Belgium.
The age of digital transformation is rapidly changing how we think about personal security, and UK consumers are notably at the forefront of this trend, driven by the increasing sophistication of fraud attacks and a desire for better security measures. As revealed by a recent study from Visa, which surveyed 2,000 UK consumers, there’s a clear shift towards biometric technology
In an unprecedented move for the fintech and charitable giving sectors, Daffy.org, a cutting-edge platform for donations, has partnered with Robinhood, a prominent player in financial technology. The collaboration enables Robinhood users to donate their crypto assets to nearly any U.S. charity via Daffy’s donor-advised fund (DAF), streamlining the process through Robinhood Connect. This initiative is aimed at making charitable
Mollie, a prominent financial service provider in Europe, has officially expanded into the Italian market, signifying a strategic move that aims to streamline payment processing and money management for businesses across the continent. This strategic initiative addresses the unique needs of Italian companies by offering a single platform designed to simplify payment handling, enhance reporting capabilities, and bolster fraud prevention
Solidgate, a payment processing platform specializing in international scalability, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Nova Post, a leading Ukrainian company specializing in express delivery and logistics. This collaborative effort aims to enhance payment services for businesses and individuals operating in 15 countries across the EU and the UK. As the logistics sector faces significant challenges due to outdated technology,
Aryza Group, a prominent financial software solutions provider, has announced an expanded partnership with GoCardless, a leading global bank payment company, marking a significant transformation in the landscape of payment solutions. This evolving collaboration builds upon their existing relationship to form a comprehensive global partnership that aims to integrate GoCardless solutions across all Aryza platforms. Since becoming a technology partner
