The payments card market in the Netherlands is relatively mature, with a high penetration rate of 1.9 cards per inhabitant. Growth has been driven by …
Belgium: Bancontact’s debit card dominance continues July 24, 2020 Verdict Staff China: International schemes finally make progress
China is the world’s largest payment card market in terms of transaction value, accounting for a total value of $20.4trn. This is higher than developed …
The impact of e-commerce on digital wallets and alternatives
As millions adjust their routines, there has been a clear shift in the role of alternative payments in e-commerce. The US in particular shows potential …
Mastercard and Amex maintain support for struggling arts sector
It is no secret that Covid-19 has brought the arts and entertainment sector to its knees: according to industry leaders, around half of all music …
US fintechs transform B2C payments by streamlining customer experience
A number of US fintechs are helping businesses to reduce their payments costs, streamline the customer experience and speed up disbursements by linking them to …
Sweden payments: contactless transactions on the rise
Swedish consumers are prolific users of payment cards. Sweden’s average monthly card payments volume is higher than in other mature markets such as the UK …
UK shops reopening: businesses must offer more payment options
The UK high street has started opening its doors for the first time in over three months. Despite a positive reception and a sense of …
Brazil payments: Alternative payments gain traction
Brazil remains a cash-driven economy, with cash accounting for 74.7% of the total payment transaction volume in 2019. However, with government initiatives, efforts by banks, …
UK payments: Merchant acquiring competition on the rise
The UK payment card market continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Consumers in the UK are highly comfortable with using debit and credit cards …
How emerging markets are driving the payment revolution
Across emerging markets, there are radical changes afoot, powered by connected devices, fundamentally altering the way consumers shop and pay their bills. Mohamed Dabo reports …
