Global fintech platform Pine Labs Limited in collaboration with Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today unveiled its latest offering called the ‘Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card’. This digital prepaid card will empower commuters of public transport in India experience a seamless digital payments experience during travel in buses, metros, and other mass transit networks where National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) is enabled as a mode of payment. The Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card is expected to reduce queues at payment and kiosk counters, cut down recharge-related delays, and improve transit time for commuters.

Trustly, the global leader in Pay by Bank, today announced a partnership with Acres Manufacturing Company (“Acres”). This partnership includes implementing Trustly Scan & Pay, an envisioned holistic cashless gaming execution powered by Trustly’s Open Banking Payments, with Acres’ Universal Payment Adapter, enabling instant funding to any slot machine or table game. Through this collaboration, players can fund slots and tables through their bank account by scanning a QR code, bringing the speed, security, and convenience of Pay by Bank to the casino floor.

To meet India’s growing demand for seamless cross-border transacƟons, Banking Circle will enable EbixCash World Money ('EbixCash'), a leading AD-II licensed foreign exchange and remiƩance provider in India, to offer faster and more transparent internaƟonal money transfers.

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, and the Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc. (X9), the organization accredited by ANSI to develop financial industry standards for the United States, today announced a strategic alliance designed to accelerate the development and adoption of standards for faster payments in the United States.

Nexi, the European PayTech, and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) – Te Pūtea Matua, have successfully upgraded New Zealand’s Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, known as ESAS, ensuring alignment with the latest Swift regulatory and messaging protocols.

vobapay, the technology partner for modern payment solutions with cooperative roots, and Mastercard are entering into a strategic partnership. As part of this collaboration, vobapay will integrate Mastercard’s Open Banking technology into its platform. This will enable companies working with vobapay to offer their customers secure and fast account-to-account (A2A) payments directly at checkout.

Workday has today announced Pay Transparency Analyzer powered by Kainos. This new solution will help organisations confidently navigate global pay equity regulations, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and foster fair and transparent pay practices.

Cuzdan LLC, one of Azerbaijan’s fast emerging financial institutions, today announced the rollout of its new nationwide payment orchestration platform. Powered by PayTabs Group’s award-winning payment orchestration infrastructure, the platform is set to transform Azerbaijan’s payments landscape by enabling merchants and consumers to transact with greater speed, security, and convenience.

PayDo has added dedicated USD IBAN accounts to its platform, now available for clients through the SWIFT network. This new feature allows businesses and professionals to receive US dollar payments directly, without delays from intermediary bank checks. At the same time, PayDo has extended its currency support to more than 60 national and regional currencies.

Street Wallet, a cutting-edge mobile payment platform empowering informal traders and service providers, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Plush Car Wash, a leading car care brand operating across Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and Western Province. This partnership will see Street Wallet’s payment solution embedded in Plush’s dry wash services.

JCB today announced the launch of a new strategic guide, “Asian Traveller Personas - Inspiring European Merchants to Unlock Greater Spend.” This comprehensive guide provides European merchants with key insights into the diverse motivations and spending habits of consumers coming from Asia, enabling them to craft bespoke experiences and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire StoneCastle Cash Management. StoneCastle enables its network of depository institutions, primarily community banks and credit unions, to easily access stable, cost-efficient deposit funding from thousands of businesses and enterprise customers holding cash balances.

Emirates Islamic has joined forces with Amazon UAE and Mastercard to launch the first Amazon Credit Card in the Middle East and North Africa region. Soon to be available exclusively in the UAE, the new credit card is packed with a wide range of lifestyle benefits and offers, making it easier than ever for cardholders to enjoy the experiences they love every day, while unlocking additional savings.

The Emerging Payments Association of Asia (EPAA) today released a report on quantum threats to Asia Pacific payments, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated action before quantum computers crack current encryption.

Lean Technologies, the leading financial infrastructure provider in MENA, has partners with iPiD, the global leader in Know Your Payee (KYP) solutions. The collaboration extends access to real-time payee verification to Lean’s customers, enhancing protection against fraud and misdirected payments.