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MyBank, the scheme-based pay by bank payment solution that enables peopleand companies to send and collect payments online with immediate confirmation, celebrates asignificant milestone: the highest volume transacted since its market launch in 2013, amounting to 60 billion euros. This achievement highlights the growing consolidation of MyBank in the payment sector, with a yearly transaction…
London fintech Yaspa, an award-winning provider of real-time payment, account verification and intelligence solutions, has announced its partnership with VIALET, the European-licensed electronic money institution. The collaboration significantly enhances Yaspa’s payment ecosystem, providing its merchant clients across the UK and Europe with expanded access to instant, multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership builds on VIALET’s deep experience as…
Zap, a leading digital design and marketing agency, has launched its new payments product alongside Zap Cashier, a service that promises a seamless payment experience, embedded directly into Zap’s technology platform. Zap Pay’s functionality is secured by TrueLayer, Europe’s foremost Pay by Bank provider and DNA Payments, one of Europe’s leading independent players in card payments. Over a…
TBC Uzbekistan, the leading digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, has announced the full rollout of TBC Insurance as part of its strategic expansion into new high-growth financial segments. Fully integrated into the broader TBC Uzbekistan ecosystem and accessible via the TBC UZ banking app, TBC Insurance is revolutionizing the insurance experience for Uzbek consumers by offering a seamless and fully…
Representatives of Guavapay, the UK payments enabler, have undertaken a strategic trade visit to the Gulf Region, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The delegation, led by The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Alastair King, aimed to deepen UK-Gulf business ties and spotlight Britain as a top destination for Emirati investment. During…
Worldpay®, a global industry leader in payments technology and solutions, announced today that it is adding domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand, expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific market. This expansion is core to Worldpay’s strategy for enabling global merchants to serve local consumers with preferred payment types, accelerating commerce through improved authorization rates, robust…
Tink, A Visa Solution, and Chip, the award-winning wealth app, have today announced a partnership which will see Tink provide its Payment Initiation Services (PIS) to Chip customers. Tink is working with Chip to provide seamless and secure open banking-powered money transfers for users topping up their account. Alex Latham, Chip Co-Founder, said: “It’s brilliant to…
New research by YouGov commissioned by Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments platform, reveals that UK parents are concerned about children’s online financial safety. The data, which forms part of Checkout.com’s Trust in the Digital Economy report, reveals that although nearly two thirds (62%) UK adults feel well informed about how to keep their money safe online, parents…
Orbital, a cross-border platform that orchestrates payments across stablecoins and traditional rails, today announced its partnership with ClearBank Europe, an enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking. The partnership unlocks faster, cost-effective, and compliant euro transactions for Orbital’s enterprise customers, bridging traditional payments with digital assets. Cross-border payments using rails like SWIFT are too expensive, too slow,…
Crypto exchanges Kraken and Bybit have launched tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs via Swiss-based Backed’s xStocks platform, enabling non-U.S. investors to access fractional shares of leading American companies such as Tesla, Nike, Walmart, and Exxon Mobil. These tokenized securities—issued on Solana—can be held and used alongside digital assets in crypto wallets. “With xStocks, we’re not launching a novelty. We’re unlocking something…
TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest digital bank, announces that it has issued over 500,000 Salom Cards, its flagship debit card and daily banking product, in the first six months since its rollout. Following the late-2024 soft launch and gradual rollout of Salom Card, TBC UZ has seen strongdemand for the product, which…
Aston Villa is pleased to announce Ebury as the club’s Official FX Partner.The financial technology firm’s global platform will power Villa’s financial tech,optimising operations and strategically growing international business.Ebury’s proprietary tech, sophisticated data models, and unparalleled moneyflow infrastructure create the one platform for businesses to grow globally. Theirextensive experience and tailored solutions are invaluable for…
