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EU’s DSA and DMA Receive Final Approval - What’s Next?
The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are legislative proposals of the European Commission that aim to build a safer online space by protecting users’ fundamental rights and establishing a fair playing field for businesses.
19.10.2022
6 min
Global
Visa Enables Installments: What Does It Mean for Businesses?
Buy now, pay later services are installment-based payment schemes that have experienced a surge in popularity over the past few years and have become a prominent part of modern eCommerce. In fact, BNPL hit $1.6 trillion in global market value in 2020, showing a 5% year-over-year increase and outpacing credit card expenditure which declined by 4% during the same period.
17.10.2022
5 min
Global
How to Integrate Google Pay & Why You Should Do It
Introducing various payment methods into your business operations is essential for matching your customers’ preferences and staying ahead of the competition. However, not every payment option will suffice - statistically, there’s a chance of losing up to 80% of your clients due to the presence of a payment service that is inconvenient or untrustworthy.
14.10.2022
6 min
Global
The G20 Roadmap: a Crucial Step for Cross-Border Payments
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the so-called “decade of action” is unfolding as regions across the globe experience severe economic contraction and go through the recovery process. This is reflected in many ways, including the adjustments in achieving the international sustainable development goals (SDGs) - the strategy countries should follow for a better future for the planet.
12.10.2022
5 min
Global
Payneteasy 3DS Adapter: Your Ally in Preventing Friction at Checkout
Achieving the balance between advanced payment security and a smooth shopping experience is an omnipresent challenge for online merchants. This dilemma is especially prominent nowadays, as sellers face regulations that require multiple authentication steps and make order placement less vulnerable to fraud yet more time-consuming and complex.
07.10.2022
4 min
Global
A Closer Look at the Potential of the Request-to-Pay Scheme
Request-to-Pay is an emerging messaging framework that is becoming increasingly popular as a value-added service for real-time payments. As the name suggests, this solution enables payees to request payments digitally from consumers, which the latter can choose to either accept or reject.
30.09.2022
4 min
Global
Payments in B2B Marketplaces: Challenges, Solutions & Trends
Marketplaces are expected to account for 30% of global online business-to-business sales by 2024, taking a leap from $680 billion in 2018 to an estimated $3.6 trillion. This phenomenal growth requires adjustments from B2B eCommerce platforms in a variety of aspects, including the way they accept payments.
28.09.2022
5 min
Global
3 Ways to Offer Your Clients Express Checkouts
Every online merchant is familiar with losing a sales opportunity when the consumer was already about to pay for their order. While there are multiple reasons why this could happen, a long or complicated checkout process is one of the major decisive factors, accounting for 26% of shopping cart abandonment cases.
27.09.2022
4 min
Global
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Explained
DORA, the Digital Operational Resilience Act, is a regulation with a goal to ensure that all participants in the financial system have the necessary resources to mitigate cyber attacks and recover from disruptions associated with fraudulent activity. While this piece of legislation is still in the making, it’s expected to get the final approval already by the end of 2022.
22.09.2022
5 min
Global
SEPA Vs. SEPA Instant: What Is Better for Your Business?
If you conduct business on the European continent, you have definitely dealt with SEPA transactions. This money transfer service once revolutionized the payments landscape across a number of Euro and non-Euro countries by creating a unified network in place of a fragmented ecosystem.
20.09.2022
3 min
Global
How Can Merchants Adapt to New BNPL Laws in the UK & Beyond?
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is one of the biggest eCommerce trends that has gained impressive prominence over the past few years. While being an accessible way for consumers to acquire products that otherwise would have been difficult to afford, it has also raised concerns regarding the inability of some people to cover the loans they take out.
16.09.2022
7 min
Global
A2A Payments Overview: Market Position & Latest Advancements
Account-to-account (A2A) transactions are swiftly overtaking cash and bank cards and are predicted to comprise 20% of global eCommerce payments by 2023. Seizing the A2A momentum requires an understanding of the latest developments related to this payment method and its perspectives in the international market.
14.09.2022
4 min
