Runa is redefining how businesses move money with the launch of its new Pay to Card technology

Swish is opening up to PSPs for the first time - eliminating the need for businesses to partner with a bank to get access. Zimpler is breaking new ground as the first PSP to integrate directly with Getswish, the company behind Sweden’s most widely used instant payment method.

BPC announced the release of its latest report, Next-Generation Acquiring: A New Reality of the Digital-Ready Future

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has announced the launch of , Tap-to-Add Card, in the Egyptian market. This innovative solution aims to promote the use of digital wallets providing customers with a more secure and seamless payment experience, allowing cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets with a simple tap on their mobile device.

Ottu, the leading Online Payment Management System (OPMS) in the Middle East, has signed a pioneering Mutual Collaboration Agreement (MCA) with Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech company, and Ottu’s first partner in Egypt. Together, Ottu and Fawry aim to redefine Egypt’s online payment landscape, empowering businesses with innovative and efficient payment solutions.

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the financial technology platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, today announced its partnership with Reece (ASX:REH), Australia and New Zealand’s leading plumbing and bathroom supplies business. The payment partnership sees Adyen process payments across Reece’s online and offline stores, creating seamless customer experiences, ensuring safer transactions, and modernizing processes.

Al Etihad Payments and UnionPay International (UPI), a global leader in payment solutions, have signed a strategic agreement to launch co-badge "UnionPay – Jaywan" cards

Wallester has been named one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies in the prestigious FT1000 ranking for 2025, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. Securing the 47th position overall, 7th in the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance category, and 1st place among Estonian companies, Wallester has cemented its status as a leader in the fintech sector.

Airtel Payments Bank is committed to empowering India with accessible and inclusive banking. With women at the heart of this mission, the Bank ensures that women are central to driving financial inclusion across the nation. This International Women's Day, Airtel Payments Bank recognises the pivotal role women play in expanding financial access, particularly through the remarkable work of women business correspondents (BCs) who are bridging the gap between banking and underserved communities. The Bank announced that it now works with over 100,000, women business correspondents, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

PayTabs Group, MENA's award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse today announced the successful acquisition of majority stake in PayTabs Egypt, solidifying its commitment to driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across Egypt.

iBanFirst has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology, announces a strategic merger between two of its portfolio companies: CoAdvantage, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides a comprehensive suite of bundled, fully outsourced human resources services, insurance, and benefits offerings to small- and mid-sized businesses, and PrimePay, a payroll and human resources software business that helps small- and mid-sized businesses and franchises automate payroll, tax filings, workforce management, and compliance.

Kasheesh, the first personalized payment product that lets you split your purchase across multiple credit, debit and gift cards, today announced the roll out of their new loyalty program, Kasheesh Rewards. The new Kasheesh Rewards program provides loyal customers with even more ways to maximize their savings and enhance spending power.

The "LATAM Payment Methods & Digital Payments 2025: Consumer Trends and Market Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest of Africa and Francophone countries in 2025.