Swift and its participant banks today take another bold next step toward making cross-border payments as seamless as domestic ones

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced a commitment to invest $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa, fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce regions.

MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, today announced its next-generation mobile app, introducing a digital, USD-backed stored value account designed to work seamlessly with both traditional fiat currencies and stablecoins.  

Google and PayPal today announced a multiyear strategic partnership focused on advancing several commerce solutions. The collaboration will deliver innovative solutions that transform how businesses and consumers transact across platforms and devices. Combining their expertise and scale, the companies aim to deliver frictionless digital commerce experiences and set a new standard for commerce ecosystem innovation. 

People could benefit from the convenience of contactless payment when making larger payments, which is being consulted on by the FCA

Worldpay® and Mastercard have joined forces to streamline money movement for consumers and businesses in the UAE through Mastercard Move

Savvy young spenders are saving up and spending smart to afford their summer experiences, according to new research from American Express.1 Nearly three in five (58%) Gen Z and Millennials in the UK are prioritising spending on experiences over physical products this summer, by embracing points and perks.

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Google Pay and making its flexible, transparent payment options available via autofill on Chrome.

Money20/20 Middle East, the premier platform for the fintech and financial community, hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority, Insurance Authority and co-organised by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, today announced its high-impact speaker lineup, bringing together the most prominent voices shaping the future of finance, policy, and technology from across the globe.

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, will soon be available as a payment option within autofill on Chrome for eligible users in the U.S.

ThetaRay released its U.S. Banking & Fintech Trust Report 2025, offering new insights into consumer attitudes toward AML practices

Consumers will be better protected when they use payment firms, with the introduction of FCA new rules to protect their money from May 2026

PayU GPO, the leading online payment service provider operating in over 40 emerging markets, announces a major step forward in its commitment to Africa, unveiling the launch of Account-to-Account (A2A) payments in Nigeria and the appointment of Ryan Engel as the new Country Manager for South Africa.

Mastercard and PayPal are teaming up to offer shoppers more choice and control over how they check out.

Worldpay®, a global industry leader in payments technology and solutions, is continuing its expansion into the Latin American market with new domestic acquiring capabilities in Colombia. This expansion further adds to its geographical reach in the region, where it already supports some of the largest merchants across Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.