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From PSD2 to PSD3: What Will Change With the Directive’s Revision?
On May 10, 2022, the European Commission published three consultations that will help shape the regulatory future of payment services and PSPs across the EU and EEA. This marks the beginning of the shift from the Revised Payment Services Directive, PSD2, to its updated version that will tackle the current needs and challenges of the payment industry better.
04.07.2022
5 min
Global
Why QR Code Transactions Are the Future of Payments
Apple embedded QR code scanners in the iOS 11 Beta’s native camera app in 2017, and the majority of other brands followed suit shortly after that. This innovative feature was said to be “QR codes’ second chance”, giving this technology hope to avoid repeating CurrentC mobile payment app’s downfall.
30.06.2022
4 min
Global
AI-Based Solutions Driving Payment Optimization in 2022
Nowadays, merchants and financial institutions alike face the need to address bigger audiences, process larger payment volumes, and scale efficiently. Thus, software that tackles FinTech-related challenges is in high demand.
29.06.2022
4 min
Global
Why Do Global Retailers Need Payment Orchestration?
eCommerce sales boomed in the past few years, with the online share of total spending globally increasing from 10.3% in 2019 to 14.9% at the peak of the pandemic in 2020. Such rapid growth of online sales has transformed the landscape for retailers and raised the need to implement optimized payment solutions.
15.06.2022
5 min
Global
5 Major Payment Challenges of PSPs and Financial Institutions
Organizations providing financial services exist in an ever-evolving and highly competitive environment. Aside from that, they also face a wide array of challenges created by factors like the changing consumer demand, national and global regulations, tech innovation, and beyond.
09.06.2022
4 min
Global
Key Differences of a Payment Facilitator, Gateway & Merchant Account
There’s a whole lot of terminology to keep in mind when it comes to payment processing. While for the consumers, a credit card transaction typically takes no longer than a few seconds, the algorithm behind it is quite complex.
08.06.2022
5 min
Global
How to Save Customer Card Details for Future Use
Online purchases are considered to be way more efficient than the transactions conducted offline due to increased security, lower risk of human errors, and faster processing times. Besides, the clients returning to shop at the same eCommerce store are likely to have an even smoother shopping process. This is due to the fact that their information is already stored on the merchant’s website.
03.06.2022
4 min
Global
Payment Industry Evolution: 40+ Years of Innovation
Payment processing as we know it today hasn't existed in this form for long. What's more, it continues to develop rapidly; hence we can expect many exciting innovations and changes ahead.
01.06.2022
6 min
Global
What Are Interchange Fees and How Are They Calculated?
As a merchant, you probably know that you pay interchange fees after every credit and debit card transaction. While these charges typically come as a part of your business’s card processing fees, it’s still critical to understand what exactly they are to ensure you’re dealing with fair pricing. Read ahead to find out the definition of interchange fees and learn how they are calculated.
25.05.2022
5 min
Global
Main Reasons Behind the Shifting Approach to Direct Selling
The payment industry is changing at an unprecedented pace. It’s easy to see the ongoing transformations in eCommerce, data security, preferred payment methods, and beyond. One of the spheres that have to adapt to the new circumstances fast is direct selling.
19.05.2022
5 min
Global
End-to-End Data and Privacy Protection in 2022 and Onwards
The protection of consumer data and privacy is considered to be one of the top three trends with the greatest impact on businesses in 2022. However, the focus on these critical aspects is sure to last beyond the end of this year.
19.05.2022
3 min
Global
B2B Payments’ Digitization: What to Expect in 2022 & Beyond
Historically, B2C payments have always been digitized sooner than B2B transactions. Now that the world is recovering from the pandemic, this gap is becoming even more prominent. Due to this, 2022 is marked by a transformation in B2B payments characterized by a strengthening focus on meeting the expectations of suppliers and merchants.
13.05.2022
4 min
