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Eco-Focused Payment Cards Help Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future
October 04, 2023

Eco-focused cards are emerging as a significant force in reshaping the relationship between financial institutions and consumersnot only in the reduction of first-use plastics in payment cards but al

FedNow Could Mean a Renaissance for Smaller Financial Institutions
September 28, 2023

The FedNow instant payments rail has the potential to be a boon for smaller financial institutions, including credit unions and community banks. By leveraging FedNow, these smaller institutions can ex

Mitigation of P2P Fraud Begins with Education
September 26, 2023

Zelle has laid the groundwork for what could be the massive P2P wave that has taken consumers and financial institutions by storm. Consumers want more convenient ways to pay, and this solution was the

In 2023, Real-Time Payments Expanding Across the Globe
September 19, 2023

In a recent podcast, PaymentsJournal talked with experts from different parts of the payments world to discuss how real-time payments are proceeding throughout the world, and particularly in the Unite

As Cybercrime Increases, Financial Institutions Must Remain on Guard
September 12, 2023

Amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybercrime continues to be a persistent and growing threat for financial institutions, which need to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their syst

Unified Commerce Is More Than “In-Store or Online”
September 06, 2023

Unified commerce is table stakesbut often misunderstood. For a truly compelling customer experience, retailers need to adopt a truly unified solution that brings their businesss backend closer to th

ACH Drives Efficiency in Healthcare and B2B Transactions
August 31, 2023

In the first half of 2023, the ACH Network saw consistent transaction volume growth, handling 7.7 billion payments valued at $19.7 trillion in Q1a 6.4% increase over a year prior, and a processing 7.

How Merchants Can Deliver an Effective Payments Experience
August 30, 2023

Security is a top concern at checkout for many consumers. In a recent survey, TrueLayer spoke with 4,000 European shoppers and found that nearly two-thirds (64%) prioritised security over all other fa

Lack of Standardization Proves a Challenge for E-invoicing
August 29, 2023

With more than 100 countries mandating some form of e-invoicing, the move to streamline tax collection and improve overall economic efficiency is well underway. Navigating the changing landscape, howe

U.S. Gift Card Market to Reach $260 Billion by 2026
August 22, 2023

Gift cards continue to grow in popularity in the United States, with roughly 75% of consumers having purchased a gift card within the past 12 months, according to recent data from BHN (Blackhawk Netwo