US fintech start-up Croissant launches with $24m funding
Croissant integrates into merchants’ shopping experiences to offer customers guaranteed buyback value at checkout.
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Amazon set to roll out palm payment processing across all US Whole Foods stores
The Amazon One technology allows users to complete transactions using just their hand.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards USA 2023
We are thrilled to share with you the finalists for the first PayTech Awards USA!
Filipino fintech start-up Salmon lands $20m debt funding
Salmon says the investment marks the “largest ever” debt financing for a Series A tech company in the Philippines.
Apple rolls out Tap to Pay in the UK with Revolut and NatWest
Tap to Pay allows businesses to accept in-person, contactless payments on an iPhone, without need for hardware.
FIS confirms deal to sell majority stake in Worldpay to GTCR for $11.7bn
The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Honouring the innovators: PayTech Awards 2023 winners revealed
Celebrating exceptional achievements and talent in payments industry worldwide.
Mediobanca’s Compass acquires HeidiPay Switzerland
The acquisition will enable Compass to become a consumer credit operator in the Swiss market.
Market Pay acquires Polish paytech Novelpay in European expansion push
This is Market Pay’s third acquisition in less than two years.
US paytech CardFlight appoints new CTO, Brian Butts
CardFlight is a New York-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions provider.
Crypto fintech Oobit names Phillip Lord as president
Lord will be tasked with forging partnerships, business development and executing marketing strategies.
Become a judge for PayTech Awards USA 2023
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CaixaBank launches new app to turn Android devices into POS terminals
The solution is compatible with Visa and Mastercard and offers the same level of security as a traditional POS.
Restaurant365 lands $135m funding at unicorn valuation
The round takes the Restaurant365 valuation to over $1 billion.
Tilta taps Mambu to launch embedded purchase lending solution
Tilta’s infrastructure for e-commerce marketplaces allows them to earn a percentage of every transaction.
Nigerian paytech Nomba raises $30m in pre-Series B round
The start-up will use the funding to expand in Nigeria and across other African markets.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2023
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2023.
Finaro taps MultiPay to boost payment acceptance in Nordics and UK
With the new solution, both firms aim to “simplify the disjointed payments landscape” in the Nordics and UK.
UTP Group set to acquire Wellet’s Spanish business
Launched in 2021, Wellet is a card payment app that uses similar technology to UTP Group’s Tapeeno.
Seattle Bank partners LoanStar for embedded consumer lending solution
Seattle Bank customers can now access loans for high-value transactions directly through merchants.
Ingenico acquires smartphone payment acceptance fintech Phos
Phos enables merchants to accept payments directly from NFC-enabled Android devices.
JP Morgan to pilot biometric payments in the US
If the pilot is successful, JP Morgan intends for a wider rollout to US merchants in 2024.
AccesBanque partners Compass Plus Technologies for ATM acquiring and card management
The partnership will allow AccesBanque to scale and quickly launch new products and services.
Last chance to shine: PayTech Awards 2023 nominations deadline extended
The nominations deadline has been extended to 24 March 2023. Submit today!
Introducing the PayTech Awards USA 2023
Nominations for the awards are open until 2 June 2023.
PayTech Awards nominations close in two weeks!
The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 March, so don’t leave it too late!
Buy now, worry about it later: the future of BNPL
Buy now, pay later – is there a more apt fintech application for our times than BNPL?
European paytech Lyra taps Napier for transaction monitoring
Lyra will utilise Napier’s transaction monitoring solution to ensure its compliance with regulatory requirements.
Aussie paytech DataMesh lands $30m Series A led by NAB Ventures
Additional investors in the Series A round were Deutsche Bank and 1835i Ventures.
Zopa acquires DivideBuy in “BNPL 2.0” push
Zopa’s “BNPL 2.0” offering will allow consumers to spread the cost of purchases worth between £250 and £30,000.
BNPL fintech Affirm lays off 19% of workforce, nixes crypto offering
The company intends to double down on its core business while “sunsetting” initiatives including Affirm Crypto.
PayTech Awards call for nominations
The PayTech Awards 2023 will take place on 30 June at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.
New consumer lending fintech Salmon launches in the Philippines
Salmon claims to have over 2,000 customers and over 30 merchant partners for its lending product.
Pagaya buys Darwin Homes to capitalise on rental market
Post-acquisition, Pagaya and Darwin’s SFR business now operates in more than 30 markets across the US.
PayTech Awards 2023 now open for nominations
PayTech Awards are open to banks, financial institutions, paytech software & services providers worldwide.
Ex-Nordea exec Erik Zingmark joins Loomis Pay as CEO
Zingmark joins Loomis Pay from Nordea, where he worked for over eight years in various roles.
US paytech Cantaloupe buys Three Square Market for $41m
The acquisition was funded with 90% cash and 10% stock.
Sunbit lands $250m debt facility to expand access to credit
The revolving debt facility is being provided by Credit Suisse and Waterfall Asset Management.
Sella launches pilot of biometric credit card in Italy
The biometric card is being issued by Sella on the Visa scheme, developed in partnership with Idemia.
Divido appoints new chief product officer, Gareth Lloyd-Owen
Lloyd-Owen joins from home lending platform Roostify, where he was most recently VP of product.
