Cards & Payments

Is the BNPL market really booming?

BNPL faces consolidation due to rising rates, while growth continues in emerging markets.
6 days ago

Is the BNPL market really booming?

BNPL faces consolidation due to rising rates, while growth continues in emerging markets.
6 days ago

Revolving credit on Taiwan credit cards dips in July

This is despite the total active cards rising to 38.36 million.
6 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur taps Ant International as global payment solutions, digital wallet partner

The partnership will also incorporate associated brands Alipay+, WorldFirst, and Antom.
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Heymax, Visa campaign drives spike in digital payments

The campaign has also contributed to an estimated carbon savings of 24 to 42 tonnes.

Banks ‘underprepared’ for instant payments: report

Only 30% of APAC banks have a strong tech foundation for instant payments.

YUP raises US$30m in Series B funding round

It will be used for SEA market expansion and the acquisition of an Indonesian banking licence.

Mobile payments by tourists in China rise sixfold

The number of international tourists using mobile payment services quadrupled.

Thailand’s card payments value to reach $94.5b in 2028

The growth rate will ramp up from the 6.2% rise in 2023.

UnaFinancial reaches $2b in loan disbursements

At least 65% of its 17.7 million customers get another loan from them.

PT Bank Permata launches travel, dining card for affluent clients

Priority customers can avail 20,000 airline miles, subject to conditions.

Why UNOBank champions embedded finance for growth in the Philippines

The unified banking interface is both a growth strategy and a financial inclusion effort for UnoBank. 

Trust Bank unveils cashback card with 15% bonus rate

Until 31 December, new customers get an unlimited cashback of 1.5%.

Mastercard pilots biometric payment authentication in India

Shoppers can use their fingerprint, face scan, or pin to confirm payment.

SoKor credit card firms report 5.8% higher net income in H1

Loan-related and installment fees rose, as well as total expenses.

Visa enables use of cards to pay in Cebu, Mandaue modern jeepneys

Commuters visiting the two Philippine cities can pay with their Visa cards in 140 modern jeepneys.

MUFG invests $338.5m in India’s DMI Finance

DMI Finance has provided loans to 15.2 million customers in India as of March 2024.