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The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Payment Technologies.

What to know about Payment Technologies

Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.

Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.

For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Recent Payment Technologies News

Remote unveils new brand identity as payroll grows 300%
Branding

Remote unveils new brand identity as payroll grows 300%

Payroll demand is surging for the global platform, which said its business is up 300% year on year as it repositions its brand.

Today

Cover Genius launches AI protection for chat commerce
Shopping

Cover Genius launches AI protection for chat commerce

Consumers using chat-based shopping tools can now be offered protection in-conversation, as Cover Genius targets trust concerns around AI-led purchases.

Today

Basware customers focus on trust as AI expands in finance
Robotics

Basware customers focus on trust as AI expands in finance

Finance chiefs are demanding more evidence that AI can be trusted in invoice and payment controls, as errors could affect compliance and suppliers.

Yesterday

AI shopping assistants triple traffic, hitting retailers
Online shopping

AI shopping assistants triple traffic, hitting retailers

Retailers face a fresh holiday-season test as agentic assistants surge, with Forter seeing orders from them more than triple in a month.

2 days ago

Squarespace partners with Titan on small business email
Software-as-a-Service

Squarespace partners with Titan on small business email

The new offer gives entrepreneurs a branded inbox from $3 a month, as Squarespace adds email to its websites and domain bundle.

2 days ago

TerraPay links verify service to Kinexys Liink network
Digital wallets

TerraPay links verify service to Kinexys Liink network

The tie-up aims to curb failed cross-border transfers by letting banks check recipient account and wallet details before sending money.

Last week

Klarna & FreshBooks add BNPL to small business invoices
Small Business

Klarna & FreshBooks add BNPL to small business invoices

The integration gives US and Canadian FreshBooks users a way to collect invoices through Klarna without extra setup, while keeping cash flow predictable.

Last week

Exim Bank Uganda launches TerraPay cross-border payments
Diaspora

Exim Bank Uganda launches TerraPay cross-border payments

The service aims to keep more of Uganda's outbound payments inside bank channels as demand rises for trade, education and family transfers abroad.

Last week

Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service
Digital wallets

Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service

Remittances could arrive faster and cheaper as Western Union rolls out a stablecoin option for customers in more than 200 countries and territories.

Last week

Samsung deepens Checkout.com payments partnership worldwide
Fintech

Samsung deepens Checkout.com payments partnership worldwide

The deal gives merchants access to Samsung Pay via Checkout.com, while helping Samsung lift authorisation rates across more markets.

Last week

Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
Crypto

Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use

Businesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.

Last week

Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform
Crypto

Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform

Businesses handling cross-border payments will be able to move between fiat and stablecoins through one integration, cutting the need for multiple providers.

Last week

Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up
Crypto

Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up

Businesses could soon offer around-the-clock spending from stablecoin balances as the expanded link targets card programmes beyond crypto firms.

Last week

SEON & Yuno team up to boost global fraud controls
Managed Services

SEON & Yuno team up to boost global fraud controls

Merchants expanding into new markets can now add fraud checks through Yuno's existing payments infrastructure, avoiding a separate integration.

This month

Maxio launches AI agents for finance teams in billing
Software-as-a-Service

Maxio launches AI agents for finance teams in billing

The tool is aimed at easing manual close, collections and reconciliation work while keeping finance staff in control of approvals.

This month

Datarails launches spend management product tied to budgets
Procurement

Datarails launches spend management product tied to budgets

Finance teams can now approve requests against live budgets, with Datarails Spend linking commitments, invoices and payments in one system.

This month

Bybit expands into stocks, payments and AI finance tools
Initial Public Offering

Bybit expands into stocks, payments and AI finance tools

The crypto exchange is now vying with brokers and fintechs as it adds access to more than 1,000 US stocks, ETFs and payment tools.

This month

Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year
Christmas

Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year

Retailers may see holiday sales dented months later, as earlier shopping leaves a longer window for refund abuse, disputes and chargebacks.

This month

New merchants face fraud within weeks, Fraudio finds
Fraud

New merchants face fraud within weeks, Fraudio finds

Newly observed merchants are most exposed in their first three months, with 10.5% hit by fraud and the median first case coming after 33 days.

This month

NBB teams up with TerraPay to widen cross-border payouts
Digital wallets

NBB teams up with TerraPay to widen cross-border payouts

The deal gives Bahraini customers faster access to more payout routes abroad, while letting NBB expand without building separate market links.

This month

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