Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance and international money transfer services, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in the Philippines. This expansion underscores Viamericas’ commitment to the Filipino market and also serves as a pivotal step in its broader strategy for growth across Asia and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.

Bilt Rewards, the leading payments and commerce platform transforming the $2.1 trillion housing payments market, today announced the acquisition of Banyan, the industry-leading platform for item-level receipt data. This strategic acquisition—Bilt's first—significantly expands Bilt's ability to create innovative, frictionless experiences that drive neighborhood commerce and deliver unprecedented value to both residents and local merchants.

Atoa Payments Limited, a leading provider of open banking-enabled payments, has secured regulatory approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as an Authorised Payment Institution (API). This milestone marks a significant step in Atoa’s rapid expansion, allowing the company to extend its innovative payment services to larger businesses across the UK.

A major milestone in payment technology has been achieved in Wales, where Burbank successfully conducted the world’s first online card-present transaction. This groundbreaking innovation, known as Card-Present over Internet (CPoI), bridges the gap between in-store and online payments, bringing the trusted tap and PIN method to e-commerce for the first time.The live demonstration, held on Thursday, 13th March, gathered leading payment executives, technology experts, and industry figures to witness the debut of this pioneering approach. By enabling consumers to tap their physical payment card against their own mobile device and enter their PIN, CPoI delivers the same level of security and convenience as in-store transactions—revolutionising the future of online payments.

Flywire announced the appointment of Mohit Kansal to Chief Payments Officer

Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) and Express Software Group Co Ltd, developer of ready-made accounting software, collaborate to launch the service of ‘Krungsri Bill Payment Online’ that links the payment system with accounting software, allowing SMEs to receive payments easily while their customers make payments conveniently and safely. Importantly, SMEs can use the service immediately, thereby reducing IT system development costs.

KCB Bank, the largest financial institution in East Africa, has partnered with Compass Plus Technologies to strengthen its multi-currency offering by launching Kenya’s first platinum multi-currency prepaid card which will empower its customers with the flexibility and convenience they need to pay for goods and access funds across borders.

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced that cardholders in Jordan can add their Visa cards to Google Wallet.

Contiant announced a partnership with Vialet (Via Payments UAB), a leading financial platform known for its secure, flexible, and multi-currency payment solutions. This collaboration opens new opportunities for iGaming merchants, offering streamlined transactions, enhanced transparency, and powerful automation — all designed to help businesses grow, convert, and maximize revenue.

Amazon and Santander announced that the Amazon Visa credit card is now available for amazon.de customers in Austria. The card has no annual fee and does not require customers to open a new bank account. Amazon Visa enables customers to earn rewards while shopping on and off Amazon.de, which can be redeemed for purchases on Amazon.de. The Amazon Visa credit card is issued by Zinia by Santander.

JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced that JCB is now available on Google Play in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Hong Kong.

dLocal, the leading payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has announced a strategic partnership with Coda, a leader in digital content monetization. This partnership strengthens Coda's ability to deliver innovative payment solutions by expanding access to trusted local payment methods, unlocking new monetization opportunities for gaming publishers worldwide, with a strong presence in Latin America.

Comment from Willem Wellinghoff, Chief Compliance Officer and UK Chair of inclusive payments platform, Ecommpay:“ As a global payment processor and merchant acquirer, Ecommpay acknowledges the UK Government’s commitment to streamlining regulation, simplifying the amount of regulators that companies have to manage, and fostering economic growth through its deregulatory agenda. We are overall supportive of the rationale behind consolidating regulatory oversight to reduce complexity and support the National Payments Vision.

Nottingham Forest can confirm that UK headquartered payments company Sokin has been named as the Official Global Business Payments Partner.

The UK’s payment landscape has transformed over the past decade, shaped by technology, consumer preferences, and economic shifts