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Visa Backs Mynt in €22M Funding Round

Visa Backs Mynt in €22M Funding Round

Hey Payments Fanatic! The payments giant Visa has invested in Stockholm-based Mynt, a spend management platform tailored to SMEs. Alongside the capital injection, Visa and Mynt announced a broader reseller partnership, reinforcing a collaboration that began in 2023. With this deal, both companies aim to reach deeper into the European

Affirm & Shopify Take Shop Pay Installments to New Markets

Affirm & Shopify Take Shop Pay Installments to New Markets

Hey Payments Fanatic! Affirm and Shopify are accelerating their international expansion, marking an important milestone in their ongoing partnership. For the first time, Shopify merchants in Canada will offer Shop Pay Installments, powered by Affirm. This marks a significant step outside the U.S., with plans to expand to the

Lagarde’s Vision for a Unified European Payment System

Lagarde’s Vision for a Unified European Payment System

Hey Payments Fanatic! “Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, and Alipay are all controlled by American or Chinese companies. We should make sure there is a European offer,” said Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank. Her remarks reflect growing urgency within the EU to reclaim control over its digital payment infrastructure.

Airwallex Plans US & UK Banking Licences Ahead of IPO

Airwallex Plans US & UK Banking Licences Ahead of IPO

Hey Payments Fanatic! Airwallex is preparing to apply for a UK banking licence — with plans to pursue a US licence next, likely through the acquisition of a local bank. This signals an expansion beyond its core in payments, as the company looks to enter the lending space and operate on

Pix Set to Officially Launch BNPL This Year

Pix Set to Officially Launch BNPL This Year

Hey Payments Fanatic! Brazil’s central bank has finally announced when Pix will introduce BNPL. Starting in September 2025, users will be able to split their payments with “Pix Parcelado,” bringing a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option to the platform. As mentioned just over a month ago, this feature

Satispay Rolls Out Loyalty Program for +5M Users Across 400K Merchants

Satispay Rolls Out Loyalty Program for +5M Users Across 400K Merchants

Hey Payments Fanatic! Satispay has introduced Satispay Points, a loyalty program designed to reward users while driving more transactions for local businesses. Set to roll out initially across Italy, the initiative provides a simple way for consumers to earn discounts on their purchases. Founded in 2013, Satispay is a Milan-based

MoneyGram Connects with Mastercard Move to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

MoneyGram Connects with Mastercard Move to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

Hey Payments Fanatic! Only those who have dealt with it know the frustration of sending money abroad. Mastercard and MoneyGram are teaming up to change that. By integrating Mastercard Move into its network, MoneyGram will make global money transfers faster, more secure, and more accessible. U.S. customers can now