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British children hold GBP £5.5bn in savings & cash

Most of it sits outside mainstream banks, with 6 million children aged eight to 15 holding cash, accounts, apps or piggy banks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 4 days ago

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Ecommpay warns failed subscriptions can cost SMEs 9%

Failed card charges are putting subscription revenue at risk, with Ecommpay saying SMEs can lose 9% as customers cancel over payment friction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

UK merchants want point-of-sale tech beyond payments

Merchants are prioritising stock, data and software links over card acceptance as point-of-sale systems become part of daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses

The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets

Digital wallet users will gain wider cross-border acceptance as Mastercard links Wallet Pay to Alipay+ and regional providers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Yesterday

Gaming

Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments

Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Fragmented payment systems are costing your business

Reconciliation delays and duplicate admin are draining cash flow as businesses juggle card, wallet and debit payments across separate systems.

By Masseh Haidary • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

MoonPay launches Enterprise stablecoin platform for firms

The platform aims to cut costs and complexity for banks, fintechs and merchants moving funds across borders in fiat and stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Physical Security

rf IDEAS adds Gallagher badge support in Apple Wallet

Workplaces can now use one mobile badge for doors, sign-on and printing, reducing separate enrolment and issuance for each system.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

Western Union launches Stablecard with Rain in 37 markets

The service lets remittance recipients hold dollar value in 37 markets, helping protect balances from local currency swings before spending via Visa.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Payment Technologies

Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC

Banks and fintechs may soon keep more payments inside their own apps, as Apple's wider NFC access loosens iPhone wallet restrictions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Hospitality POS shifts to connected self-service platforms

Operators could lift spend and speed service as hospitality payments move from fixed terminals to connected platforms across venues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs

Shoppers will soon be able to tap phones and cards at Walmart tills, as the retailer rolls out contactless checkout across US stores by 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Personalisation

The design decisions that move the needle most on Shopify conversion rates

Conversion gains on Shopify usually come from mobile-friendly product pages, faster checkout and site speed, not cosmetic redesigns.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month

Fintech

Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta

Users in more than 100 countries can now spend USDT or USDC through a virtual Visa card as Cashi begins its public beta.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Wearables

Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers

Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month