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As the global e-commerce market edges towards an estimated valuation of over $8 trillion by 2028, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to capitalise on cross-border opportunities. Global e-commerce expansion guide In response to this momentum, payments platform Ecommpay has published a new strategic resource titled Unlocking Global Growth: How merchants can seize the future of […]

Santander UK has unveiled a strategic partnership with global payments provider Worldpay, signalling a significant expansion of its merchant services for business, corporate and commercial banking customers. Santander UK partners with Worldpay The collaboration will see Santander integrate a suite of new point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce and integrated payments solutions into its existing offering, reflecting the

Mastercard and PayPal have announced a deepened collaboration centred around Mastercard’s recently launched One Credential — a streamlined, unified payments solution. Mastercard and PayPal partner The enhanced partnership allows PayPal to integrate Mastercard’s One Credential capabilities into its own payments ecosystem, providing users with a single digital identity to access a wide array of payment

The persistence of cash on delivery (CoD) as a payment method in Europe reveals a telling story about the continent’s digital divide. Cash on Delivery: A continent divided While CoD may appear anachronistic in an era dominated by instant payments and mobile wallets, its sustained popularity in parts of Europe reflects broader trends in consumer

As contactless payments become ubiquitous and digital wallets edge towards saturation, a quieter innovation is poised to become the next frontier in payment technology: virtual cards (VCs). Virtual cards at the centre of Issuers’ strategy Once considered a specialist fraud prevention tool, virtual cards are increasingly being recognised for their strategic value – offering benefits

At this year’s Money20/20, FIS and modern core infrastructure specialist Episode Six jointly announced the launch of the FIS International Issuing Hub — a next-generation, cloud-native platform set to redefine how banks and fintechs deliver modern card issuing services. FIS unveil International Issuing Hub This strategic collaboration fuses the global reach and proven reliability of

Fiserv has announced plans to acquire full control of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), one of Ireland’s leading payment solution providers and a top-tier e-commerce acquirer in Europe. Fiserv acquires AIB Merchant Services The move will see Fiserv purchase the remaining 49.9% stake in AIBMS from Allied Irish Banks (AIB), its long-term joint venture partner since

As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) make headlines across the globe, there’s a lot of confusion about what they really are, and what they aren’t. Top 10 most common misconceptions Here are the 10 most common misconceptions encountered writes Neira Jones Advisor, NED, Keynote Speaker, Author. 1. CBDCs Are the Same as Cryptocurrencies A widespread

Worldline is set to introduce Wero, the European Payments Initiative’s (EPI) new instant payments solution, to e-commerce merchants in Germany starting this summer. Worldline launch Wero e-commerce in Germany The rollout will continue in Belgium this October, with France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands to follow in early 2026 – marking a significant step towards building

Cybercrime is evolving – and so is the scale of the threat. New research from cybersecurity firm NordVPN reveals that a staggering 94 billion cookies have been stolen through malicious software, up from 54 billion just one year ago. These small text files, once considered benign tools for user convenience, have become potent weapons in