All articles by Robert Prendergast
Robert Prendergast
UnionPay make payments Easier for international visitors to China
More users of international UnionPay-powered e-wallets can now make Weixin QR payments in China’s Mainland
Klarpay AG rebrands to Bivial AG
Bivial AG is aims to heighten its services beyond its established knowledge in cross-border corporate payments
UK momentum continues for American Express
American Express is now accepted in more locations than ever with coverage now at brands like Screwfix, B&M and Timpson
How open banking is transforming the financial world
More than just a technological advance, open banking is a catalyst for systemic change in the financial sector. Niv Liran explores whether open banking will also change the payments landscape
PayU facilitates online transactions with Google Pay integration
Google Pay enables Colombian users to make transactions quickly, securely, and effortlessly, both in physical stores and online platforms
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Mastercard and Xsolla launch Pay With Points in Poland
In-game payments remain an area with room for improvement, with over 40% of consumers reporting needing assistance
SumUp Cash Advance expanded
Cash Advance will now be available in several across Germany, France, Ireland and the Netherlands
eBay forms EU partnership with Klarna
After a launch in Germany, eBay is offering Klarna’s payment options to shoppers in the UK, Austria, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain
TBC Uzbekistan launches Osmon Card, its first revolving credit product
Osmon card offers a range of benefits, including rapid approval process, free issue and delivery and a 55-day interest-free period
JCB enables seamless transactions on ETA applications for UK-bound travellers
Japan was amongst the countries and territories which saw the strongest growth from 2023 in international travel