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The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies

A curated American 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

Global Payments launches Genius World in Las Vegas
Small Business

Global Payments launches Genius World in Las Vegas

Merchants may gain a clearer view of how Global Payments links hardware, software and payments as it takes Genius on a 40-stop US tour.

Last week

Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs
Tokenisation

Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs

Shoppers will soon be able to tap phones and cards at Walmart tills, as the retailer rolls out contactless checkout across US stores by 2026.

Last week

Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses
Risk & Compliance

Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses

Businesses can now cut payment complexity in the US as Nium extends its card programme to local issuance and just-in-time funding.

Last month

Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto
Small Business

Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto

Small businesses may be able to run payroll, payments and bookkeeping in one system as Xero deepens its US push with new tools.

Last month

Mercury launches two cash funds with Morgan Stanley
Banking

Mercury launches two cash funds with Morgan Stanley

Startups can now earn higher returns on idle balances as Mercury adds exclusive fund options from Morgan Stanley and State Street.

Last month

Total Wireless expands Western Union services nationwide
Financial Services

Total Wireless expands Western Union services nationwide

Customers can now send money and pay bills at Total Wireless stores nationwide, as the chain adds Western Union's cash-based services.

Last month

CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform
Small Business

CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform

Small businesses can now take bank-to-bank payments in SwipeSimple, with invoices and links handled alongside cards in one system.

Last month

Matera & Utila partner to help banks offer digital assets
Regulatory technology

Matera & Utila partner to help banks offer digital assets

Banks can add stablecoin services without overhauling core systems under a new setup that keeps customer balances off-chain and controls in-house.

Last month

Krak launches multi-asset debit card for US shoppers
Crypto

Krak launches multi-asset debit card for US shoppers

US shoppers can now spend crypto and other holdings in dollars, with Krak's new card offering up to 2% cashback and real-time conversion.

Last month

Synchrony & OpenAI launch discoverability & innovation tie-up
Digital Transformation

Synchrony & OpenAI launch discoverability & innovation tie-up

The tie-up could push financing offers and rewards directly into AI shopping, testing whether shoppers will use credit inside ChatGPT.

Last month

PointsKash secures USD $100 million Hawk funding plan
Integration

PointsKash secures USD $100 million Hawk funding plan

Expansion of PointsKash's kiosk and payments network will hinge on meeting milestones to unlock a further USD $65 million from Hawk Capital Advisors.

Last month

Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul
Data Analytics

Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul

Members will soon get payments, transfers and budgeting tools in one app as Strata Credit Union upgrades its digital banking service.

Last month

Coinbase adds AI agent & USDT payments for merchants
Artificial Intelligence

Coinbase adds AI agent & USDT payments for merchants

Merchants can now take automated purchases and USDT, as Coinbase widens its business payments tools to more than 5,000 companies.

Last month

Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick
Productivity

Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick

Merchants on Maverick's platform can now contest disputes faster as Findustry AI's Chargeback Agent automates evidence gathering and submissions.

Last month

Citi buys Kard to boost card rewards & commerce media
Advertising Technologies

Citi buys Kard to boost card rewards & commerce media

The bank can now tailor card offers and merchant-funded rewards for 70 million US cardmembers as it builds out its commerce media push.

Last month

Lithic & Monavate launch single route to card issuance
Crypto

Lithic & Monavate launch single route to card issuance

Fintechs and crypto firms could cut card-launch complexity as the deal bundles processing, issuing and settlement into one route.

Last month

LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026
Productivity

LoanPro makes Inc. 5000 list for fifth time in 2026

Its lending software has helped customers scale loan volumes without adding staff, underpinning 92 per cent revenue growth over three years.

Last month

American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses
Tokenisation

American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses

The move gives select US businesses tighter control over employee and travel spending without relying on reimbursements to personal cards.

Last month

Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay via Microsoft Marketplace
Partner Programmes

Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay via Microsoft Marketplace

Merchants could cut payment processing costs by an average of 60% as Sionic pushes bank-to-bank checkout across Microsoft's cloud tools.

Last month

Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software
Productivity

Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software

Mid-market finance teams can now query company data in plain English as Intuit rolls out AI tools that automate close, reporting and payments.

Last month

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