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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Payments Trends
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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