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Klarna Rolls Out as Default for Nexi Merchants

Klarna Rolls Out as Default for Nexi Merchants

Hey Payments Fanatic! Klarna and Nexi are strengthening their collaboration, bringing Klarna’s payment options to all Nexi merchants worldwide—both online and in-store. This move means small and medium-sized businesses will automatically have Klarna enabled at checkout, simplifying access to flexible payment solutions for millions of shoppers. The rollout

Africa’s Payments Giant Flutterwave Considers NGX IPO

Africa’s Payments Giant Flutterwave Considers NGX IPO

Hey Payments Fanatic! Africa’s highest-valued startup is preparing for the public markets. Flutterwave, founded in 2016 by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Olugbenga Agboola, and Adeleke Adekoya, is in discussions to list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), a move that could place it among the country’s top-5 most capitalized firms. Operating

Pix Expands Again: Contactless, Bolepix, and Automation

Pix Expands Again: Contactless, Bolepix, and Automation

Hey Payments Fanatic! Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix, is evolving (again). Since its launch in 2020, it has reshaped digital transactions, making instant transfers the standard for millions, reaching in December a record of 240 million transactions in a single day. Now, three major updates promise to strengthen Pix’

Klarna Powers Payments for FINN’s Car Subscriptions

Klarna Powers Payments for FINN’s Car Subscriptions

Hey Payments Fanatic! The car subscription market is picking up speed, expected to hit €8.5 billion by 2025 with 33% annual growth. Klarna is now entering the space, teaming up with Germany’s FINN to make car subscriptions easier. FINN’s customers can use Klarna to manage their monthly

Mastercard Introduces ‘One Credential’ Amid Payment Rivalry

Mastercard Introduces ‘One Credential’ Amid Payment Rivalry

Hey Payments Fanatic! Last year, Visa made the first move toward a new level of digital payments with its flexible credentials. Now, Mastercard responds with One Credential, a unified digital payment system that allows consumers to manage debit, credit, prepaid, and installment payments under a single credential. The push for

Competition in Digital Payments: PayPal’s Checkout Strategy

Competition in Digital Payments: PayPal’s Checkout Strategy

Hey Payments Fanatic! The race for dominance in online checkout is heating up, and PayPal is facing tough competition. Once a pioneer in streamlining online payments, PayPal’s branded checkout unit—responsible for about 30% of its payment volume but generating 80% of net transaction profit—is now up against

Checkout.com First in UAE to Launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card

Checkout.com First in UAE to Launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card

Hey Payments Fanatic! Checkout.com has become the first acquirer in the UAE to launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card solution, enabling near real-time fund disbursements to eligible Visa cards. The platform connects over 190 markets with access to more than 8.5 billion card, account, and wallet endpoints through a single-entry