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.

MiFinity, a trusted global eWallet provider serving merchants and consumers worldwide, is deepening its presence in Asia with additional local payment options. As part of its continuous commitment to supporting the region’s surging digital economy, MiFinity has launched Rabbit Line Pay in Thailand alongside LinkAja and direct bank transfer in Indonesia, with more payment methods slated for integration throughout 2025.

The latest InfoBrief by market intelligence firm IDC, commissioned by global payments platform 2C2P and Antom, revealed Southeast Asia’s (SEA’s) ecommerce market is projected to reach US$325 billion by 2028, fuelled by the rapid adoption of digital payments and regional interoperability, unlocking more opportunities in cross-border commerce for businesses.

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, has introduced 11 new local payment methods in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. These payment methods include Fawry Cash, Aman, Masary, Momken, Vodafone Wallet, Orange Cash Wallet, and Mobile & Banking Wallets in Egypt; Sadad in Saudi Arabia; eFAWATEERcom in Jordan; and STC Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) in Bahrain. These strategic additions reflect Xsolla’s commitment to providing game developers and publishers with the tools to navigate and thrive in this rapidly growing and uniquely challenging market - in any geography around the world.

Klarna, the AI-powered payments and commerce network, confirms Niclas Neglen and Markus Villig have joined the board of directors for Klarna Group PLC.

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.

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