The ai Corporation (ai), the leading provider of fuel and mobility card issuing systems, and Circle K, a global leader in mobility and convenience, today announced a significant expansion of their European partnership. Building on the successful implementation of ai's scalable aiEazyFuel® payments platform across Circle K's operations in their core Scandinavian and Baltic markets, Circle K will now extend its use of ai’s platform to power B2B fleet payments across its mid-European fuel retail sites. This expansion follows Circle K's recent acquisition of certain retail assets from TotalEnergies in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Generation X continues to favour traditional payment methods over newer digital alternatives, with security and reliability ranking as top priorities, finds research by the omnichannel global payment platform PXP. While comfortable with digital transactions, Gen X - those born between 1965 and 1980 remain cautious adopters of new payment technology, sticking with tried-and-tested methods.

PashaPay, a leading fintech company in Azerbaijan and part of the Bir ecosystem, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global leader in digital payment technology, to collaborate on expanding access to innovative digital financial solutions across the country. The signing took place in Amsterdam, on June 3, at Money 20/20 Europe, one of the world’s premier fintech events, where PashaPay is representing the Bir ecosystem with an official presence. The strategic alliance seeks to deepen collaboration between Mastercard and PashaPay in:

dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets, today announced the release of the second edition of its "Emerging Markets Payments Handbook." This comprehensive guide is meticulously curated for international businesses, blending deep data analysis with authentic, on-the-ground insights to provide the understanding needed to expand into the world's fastest-growing economies, especially given their projection to drive 65% of global growth by 2035.

Avarda, one of the leading payment providers in Northern Europe, and Ratepay, the leading white-lavel”Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) partner in the DACH region, have formed a partnership to expand geographical reach by integrating the latest Ratepay API into Avarda’s checkout product.

To support banks in accelerating their transition to real-time Swift payments ahead of the October 2025 European deadline, global fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has announced the significant market adoption of its service for connectivity, message processing and workflow management for instant payments. This move follows robust take-up by European banks, reflecting Broadridge’s commitment to enhancing the speed and efficiency of financial transactions across the continent.

The demand for embedded financial services is growing fast with 90% of small- and medium-sized businesses indicating access to financial products and services from within their software platforms is critical, according to Worldpay® research. To meet this demand, Worldpay is expanding its Worldpay for Platforms offering to Canada and the United Kingdom, while deepening its presence in Australia. This offering empowers software providers to embed highly secure, scalable payment experiences directly within their platforms. With global scale, deep payments expertise, and personalized relationship management, Worldpay helps thousands of SaaS providers deliver great experiences and accelerate their growth.

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, is delighted to announce that its Regulatory Intelligence team has been awarded Team of the Year at the 2025 PayTech Awards.

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is pleased to announce the entry of the Kingdom of Morocco into its growing network, with Bank Al-Maghrib officially signing the PAPSS membership agreement. As a result, Morocco becomes the 17th country of presence, further solidifying the continent’s commitment to financial integration and intra-African trade under the banner of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Zap, a leading digital design and marketing agency, has launched its new payments product alongside Zap Cashier, a service that promises a seamless payment experience, embedded directly into Zap’s technology platform.

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is pleased to announce the entry of the Kingdom of Morocco into its growing network, with Bank Al-Maghrib officially signing the PAPSS membership agreement. As a result, Morocco becomes the 17th country of presence, further solidifying the continent’s commitment to financial integration and intra-African trade under the banner of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Zap, a leading digital design and marketing agency, has launched its new payments product alongside Zap Cashier, a service that promises a seamless payment experience, embedded directly into Zap’s technology platform.

Exactly.com, a payment provider for SMEs and micro businesses, has enhanced its offering by integrating Bizum—a leading Spanish alternative payment method. This strategic integration enables UK merchants to strengthen their local presence and boost revenue streams.

TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest digital bank, announces that it has issued over 500,000 Salom Cards, its flagship debit card and daily banking product, in the first six months since its rollout.

The Bank Policy Institute, The Clearing House Association and the Consumer Bankers Association submitted joint comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury late yesterday urging prompt action to fully transition to secure, modern electronic payment methods and minimize the use of checks. The letter — submitted in response to a Treasury request for information relating to the Executive Order on Modernizing Payments — emphasized the importance of eliminating paper checks from government disbursements to reduce risk and ensure all recipients benefit from faster, more reliable payment delivery.