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Bizum Is Introducing Bizum Pay to Rival Apple Pay and Google Pay

Bizum Is Introducing Bizum Pay to Rival Apple Pay and Google Pay

Hey Payments Fanatic! Bizum is stepping up to the plate, ready to take on Apple Pay and Google Pay with its very own NFC payment system, aptly named Bizum Pay. You can send money instantly to a contact using Bizum without fees. Bizum is already a go-to option for in-store

UK Banks to Hold Suspicious Payments for 72 Hours

UK Banks to Hold Suspicious Payments for 72 Hours

Hey Payment Fanatic! The UK Government just introduced legislation that lets banks put a three-day hold on suspicious payments. With fraud losses hitting a staggering £460 million last year, this move aims to give banks more time to investigate potential scams before they wreak havoc on innocent people’s finances.

Zepz Secures $267M in Funding Backed by Accel, TCV, and World Bank

Zepz Secures $267M in Funding Backed by Accel, TCV, and World Bank

Hey Payment Fanatic! Zepz, formerly WorldRemit, has just raised a cool $267 million from big names like Accel, TCV, and Leapfrog to fuel its growth in Africa and beyond. The World Bank’s IFC also pledged $20 million to the mix. Though Zepz didn’t reveal its latest valuation, it

Kustom.co Launches as Independent from Klarna Checkout

Kustom.co Launches as Independent from Klarna Checkout

Hey Payment Fanatic! Kustom.co, formerly known as Klarna Checkout, embarks on its next chapter as an independent company. With a renewed focus on being a merchant-first checkout solution, Kustom is setting out to help e-commerce businesses boost conversion rates and offer a highly customized checkout experience tailored to their

Venmo to Launch Scheduled Payments Feature

Venmo to Launch Scheduled Payments Feature

Hey Payment Fanatic! Venmo is gearing up to make managing your recurring payments even easier. According to recent reports, users will soon be able to schedule payments and requests directly within the app on a weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis. Whether splitting rent with roommates or setting reminders for recurring

QNB, the first bank to launch the new Visa Click to Pay service

QNB, the first bank to launch the new Visa Click to Pay service

Hey Payments Fanatic! QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has officially become the first bank in the region to roll out Visa’s upgraded Click to Pay service. This marks a significant step forward in the pursuit of smoother, faster, and more secure online payments.

Lightspeed Considers Potential Sale

Lightspeed Considers Potential Sale

Hey Payments Fanatic! Lightspeed Commerce a Canadian payments software maker is exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential sale. This news comes as Lightspeed works with financial advisors to navigate its next move in an increasingly competitive landscape. The Montreal-based company, known for its payments software widely used by restaurants and