Payroc to buy LedgerPay
The growing payments processor has agreed to acquire the cloud-based peer, and may have more targets in its sights.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/payroc-ledgerpay-acquisition-payments-processing/753822/
The killer #Payments app to rule them all!
PayPal World makes PayPal and Venmo's payment apps interoperable and connects PayPal to India's UPI payment network, TenPay Global, and Mercado Pago, a large Latin American digital wallet.
https://www.americanbanker.com/payments/news/paypal-upgrades-cross-border-ai-powered-payments
Block agrees to $12.5M settlement in Cash App spam text case
A class action alleged the company let users send spam messages to other users in violation of a Washington state law.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/block-agrees-to-125m-settlement-in-cash-app-spam-text-case/753829/
Consumers stock their closets with #BNPL
41% of US buy now, pay later users have bought clothing, shoes, and outfit accessories with the services
https://content-na1.emarketer.com/consumers-stock-their-closets-with-bnpl
Fiserv’s Clover delves into #HealthCare
The payment processor is partnering with a healthcare software company to provide a service fitted for healthcare providers.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/fiservs-clover-delves-into-healthcare/753624/
Here's what banks are saying about payments this earnings season
As talk of tariffs resurfaced ahead of second-quarter earnings last week, bankers and investors have been watching for signs of consumer weakness and slowed spending.
https://www.americanbanker.com/payments/news/what-banks-are-saying-about-payments-2q25-earnings
A new kind of mobile wallet!
In-car payments are set to soar.
The #Payments industry is driving forward with plans to allow consumers to seamlessly pay for gas, parking, charging and more from their vehicles.
#Stablecoins emerge as alternative: Amex CEO
While the digital assets likely won’t replace ACH and Swift, they are a viable way to send money in lieu of those rails, Steve Squeri said.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/amex-stablecoins-alternative-swift-ach-payments/753525/
Digital payments in Africa: Can regulation keep up with the rapid innovation?
The Future of Commerce: How #AI-Powered Agents Are Reshaping #eCommerce and #Fintech
AI shopping will soon be common place making purchases and payments on behalf of humans
https://www.ainvest.com/news/future-commerce-ai-powered-agents-reshaping-commerce-fintech-2507/
Adyen tackles golf payments
A company executive explained how the payment processor can compete with firms that specialize in processing payments for golf companies.
Millennials Drive Demand for Flexible Card Payments
40% of millennials and 48% of Gen Z consumers would increase their card usage if they could choose repayment plans at the point of sale
https://www.pymnts.com/credit-cards/2025/millennials-drive-demand-for-flexible-card-payments/
Chargebacks persist as court voids FTC rule
Consumers view disputed payments as a viable refund alternative, according to a survey that arrived with the demise of a federal “click-to-cancel” rule.
Why small banks may shun Zelle
The peer-to-peer payment network charges comparatively higher transaction rates, but also offers the potential for new customers, consultants say.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/why-small-banks-might-shun-zelle-money-transfer/753185/
Treasury faces pushback on ditching checks
A plan to move the U.S. government to #DigitalPayments could prevent vulnerable communities from accessing tax refunds and Social Security benefits, groups warn.
Fedwire makes ISO leap
The Federal Reserve shifted payments for the Fedwire Funds Service to a new international standard this week without any reported glitches.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/fedwire-funds-federal-reserve-iso-20022-transition/753057/
Cash App adds tap-to-pay for iPhone
The Block payment tool now allows for contactless credit and debit card payments using Apple’s smartphone.
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/apples-tap-to-pay-comes-to-cash-app-Block-payments/753068/
Starling looks to list in the U.S.; Lloyds may buy Curve
London-based fintech Starling Bank is considering a public listing in the U.S., a key part of Starling's quest to expand in the States.
https://www.americanbanker.com/payments/news/starling-considers-u-s-ipo-lloyds-may-buy-curve
Apple doesn’t threaten Visa, Mastercard, judge rules
Merchant arguments that Apple could displace Visa or Mastercard’s network dominance failed to support an antitrust case on swipe fees, a court found.
Are Traditional Banks Still Relevant for International Transfers in 2025?
Where do traditional banks stand when it comes to international money transfers and are they keeping pace with the rapid evolution of global payments?
https://techbullion.com/are-traditional-banks-still-relevant-for-international-transfers-in-2025/
