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The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Payment Technologies.

What to know about Payment Technologies

Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.

Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.

For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Recent Payment Technologies News

BankChain Alliance plans US banks' blockchain network
Small Business

BankChain Alliance plans US banks' blockchain network

The industry-owned platform could let smaller lenders offer tokenised deposits and stablecoins without ceding control of payments infrastructure.

Last week

EDGE Markets partners ProphetX on real-time funding
Regulatory technology

EDGE Markets partners ProphetX on real-time funding

Eligible ProphetX users can now fund accounts around the clock, as real-time transfers and higher limits aim to ease trading outside bank hours.

Last week

Current picks Aiwyn for network-wide platform overhaul
Productivity

Current picks Aiwyn for network-wide platform overhaul

The overhaul could standardise systems across nearly 30 partner firms, giving Current better data, billing control and faster client onboarding.

Last week

Nordis launches ExpressoPay One-Click for payments
Digital Transformation

Nordis launches ExpressoPay One-Click for payments

It could reduce friction for bill payments and refunds by letting consumers act from the same message instead of logging into a portal.

Last week

Global Payments launches Genius World in Las Vegas
Small Business

Global Payments launches Genius World in Las Vegas

Merchants may gain a clearer view of how Global Payments links hardware, software and payments as it takes Genius on a 40-stop US tour.

Last week

Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs
Tokenisation

Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs

Shoppers will soon be able to tap phones and cards at Walmart tills, as the retailer rolls out contactless checkout across US stores by 2026.

Last week

Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses
Risk & Compliance

Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses

Businesses can now cut payment complexity in the US as Nium extends its card programme to local issuance and just-in-time funding.

Last month

Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto
Small Business

Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto

Small businesses may be able to run payroll, payments and bookkeeping in one system as Xero deepens its US push with new tools.

Last month

Total Wireless expands Western Union services nationwide
Financial Services

Total Wireless expands Western Union services nationwide

Customers can now send money and pay bills at Total Wireless stores nationwide, as the chain adds Western Union's cash-based services.

Last month

Mercury launches two cash funds with Morgan Stanley
Banking

Mercury launches two cash funds with Morgan Stanley

Startups can now earn higher returns on idle balances as Mercury adds exclusive fund options from Morgan Stanley and State Street.

Last month

CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform
Small Business

CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform

Small businesses can now take bank-to-bank payments in SwipeSimple, with invoices and links handled alongside cards in one system.

Last month

Matera & Utila partner to help banks offer digital assets
Regulatory technology

Matera & Utila partner to help banks offer digital assets

Banks can add stablecoin services without overhauling core systems under a new setup that keeps customer balances off-chain and controls in-house.

Last month

Krak launches multi-asset debit card for US shoppers
Crypto

Krak launches multi-asset debit card for US shoppers

US shoppers can now spend crypto and other holdings in dollars, with Krak's new card offering up to 2% cashback and real-time conversion.

Last month

Synchrony & OpenAI launch discoverability & innovation tie-up
Digital Transformation

Synchrony & OpenAI launch discoverability & innovation tie-up

The tie-up could push financing offers and rewards directly into AI shopping, testing whether shoppers will use credit inside ChatGPT.

Last month

PointsKash secures USD $100 million Hawk funding plan
Integration

PointsKash secures USD $100 million Hawk funding plan

Expansion of PointsKash's kiosk and payments network will hinge on meeting milestones to unlock a further USD $65 million from Hawk Capital Advisors.

Last month

Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul
Data Analytics

Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul

Members will soon get payments, transfers and budgeting tools in one app as Strata Credit Union upgrades its digital banking service.

Last month

Coinbase adds AI agent & USDT payments for merchants
Artificial Intelligence

Coinbase adds AI agent & USDT payments for merchants

Merchants can now take automated purchases and USDT, as Coinbase widens its business payments tools to more than 5,000 companies.

Last month

Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick
Productivity

Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick

Merchants on Maverick's platform can now contest disputes faster as Findustry AI's Chargeback Agent automates evidence gathering and submissions.

Last month

Citi buys Kard to boost card rewards & commerce media
Advertising Technologies

Citi buys Kard to boost card rewards & commerce media

The bank can now tailor card offers and merchant-funded rewards for 70 million US cardmembers as it builds out its commerce media push.

Last month

Lithic & Monavate launch single route to card issuance
Crypto

Lithic & Monavate launch single route to card issuance

Fintechs and crypto firms could cut card-launch complexity as the deal bundles processing, issuing and settlement into one route.

Last month

Job Moves