Payments Trends

Payments Trends

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Global Payouts Orchestration: Driving Payments 3.0

By Gabriel Grisham, SVP, PayQuicker The global payments landscape is on the brink of a massive evolution. In 2025, we will witness the further rise of Payments 3.0, a new era defined by the convergence of advanced technologies, global reach, and seamless integration. At the ...
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What consumers want from payments
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Unlocking Growth Amid Payment Delays and Fraud Risks

By Douglas Hall, Publisher, PaymentsNEXT Discover’s 2024 Payments State of the Union highlights risks and opportunities In today’s fast-paced digital economy, slow payments and rampant fraud are not just inconveniences; they represent significant hurdles that can stifle growth for merchants and negatively impact consumer loyalty. ...
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rapid growth of virtual cards
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You Thought You Knew Virtual Cards…Think Again

By John Toman, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, Pivot Payables Commercial virtual cards have been available for years as a payment method for businesses to make purchases. Despite their long-standing presence, many grossly misunderstand their value and not just within the payments industry. Most companies ...
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New Payment Options to Drive E-commerce to $11.4 Trillion by 2029

By Douglas Hall, founder & CEO, EQUE Corp A new study from Juniper Research predicts global e-commerce transactions will hit $11.4 trillion by 2029, up from $7 trillion in 2024. This 63% jump will arise from e-commerce taking off in developing economies. Alternative Payment Methods ...
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How mobile wallets boost security, convenience and inclusion for bill payments

By Brent Johnson, CISO, Bluefin A notable shift is occurring in the payment landscape as mobile wallets gain traction among consumers. Mobile wallets’ convenience and robust security features make them increasingly valued: In 2023, 60% of consumers reported using mobile wallets for essential transactions like ...
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Brazil's Pix fintech revolution
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Inside Brazil’s Fintech Revolution – How Pix is Pointing the Way Forward for Global Fintech

By Ralf Germer, Co-CEO & Co-founder, PagBrasil Four years ago, the Central Bank of Brazil introduced an instant payment system called Pix, enabling transactions to occur in less than 10 seconds, 24 hours a day. The technology was an instant hit, and its use in Brazil has ...
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Business travellers are embracing new payments tech

By Ben Alderman, General Manager North America, Conferma The landscape of corporate travel payments is undergoing a transformative shift. Financial decision-makers and travel managers are increasingly adopting advanced virtual payment technologies. A recent survey we commissioned of 400 global decision-makers highlighted that pressures to drive ...
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Data-Driven Decisions
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From data to decisions: Five steps to making payments data work for you

By Roger Portela, Senior Director of Product, PayNearMe Every day, valuable data flows through your payments platform. But how it’s collected, where it ends up and how useful it becomes depends on how it’s managed along the way. Think of it like a river. That ...
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skyhigh payment swipe fees
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CCCA could save merchants and consumers over $16B a year

By Jeff Domansky, Managing Editor The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has emphasized the urgent need for Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). With total swipe fees surpassing $170 billion annually and costing the average family over $1,100, the CCCA could save an estimated $16 billion annually. ...
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future of payments
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Democratizing finance: Bridging the gap between the 1% and the 99% through AI and financial infrastructure

By Amit Sagiv, Co-Head of Payments, Wix There’s been a paradigm shift in payments, and it’s much bigger than just leaving your wallet at home. The whole dynamic and inner workings of payments have changed with contactless payments, connected devices, IoT, and more. This means ...
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