Sohoula announced that it has received initial approval to launch its new reloadable prepaid card, in a move that reflects the confidence of regulatory authorities in Sohoula and the strength of its financial ecosystem. This step comes as part of a strategic partnership with Banque Misr, Visa, and Modupay as a specialized technical payment partner, to provide safer, smoother, and more flexible payment solutions. The card is designed to serve Sohoula’s existing customers as well as individuals in urban areas across Egypt.

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for December 2025, indicating small businesses closed out the holiday season with modest gains. The seasonally adjusted Index climbed to 144, while year-over-year sales grew (+1.6%), due to higher average ticket sizes and steady demand for essentials.

AFS is pleased to announce that its Egyptian subsidiary has received a SoftPOS license from the Central Bank of Egypt

QNB Group was granted a Mastercard license to extend its issuing and acquiring activities in Syria to provide Mastercard payment solutions

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has acquired Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure across the continent

KAST has expanded Global Payouts, allowing users to convert and spend stablecoins around the world

Valu, announced today that it has received final approval from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) to officially launch its services in Jordan

Currys will install thousands of next-generation Stripe payment terminals across its nearly 300 UK and Ireland stores, creating the infrastructure to rapidly adopt emerging technologies

Fiserv, Inc. and Mastercard are extending their partnership to advance agentic commerce for merchants

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has set out changes that will give businesses more information on the card payment fees they pay

Flutterwave is proud to announce that Global Board Member Olajumoke Adenowo has been featured in the prestigious Edelman Longevity Labs’ Power of 55 list as Africa’s sole representative. This inaugural list spotlights 31 influential creators over the age of 55 who bring authority and lived experience to today’s discerning consumers. For Mrs. Adenowo, this recognition underscores a career defined by trust and creativity, further cementing her status as a global leader who resonates across generations.

Vroozi, a leading provider of AI-powered procurement and accounts payable automation solutions, today announced its inclusion in Forrester's Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Software Landscape, Q4 2025 report.

Credas Technologies, the UK leader in identity verification, today announced that its Compliance Wallet has completed its first live transaction in partnership with DezrezLegal, one of the UK’s leading residential property conveyancers. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the evolution of property compliance.

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Mastercard have officially launched Mastercard’s proprietary mobile-first virtual card number (VCN) solution for businesses

Banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limit for contactless payments