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Emburse chases large customers
The expense management company plans to pursue bigger clients that offer a better value proposition, said new CEO Marne Martin.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Blackhawk Network to buy Tango Card
Acquiring the digital rewards startup will bolster Blackhawk Network’s rewards platform, the gift card company said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Mastercard, TCH to enhance RTP network
The extended partnership between the two companies “focuses on co-development of new real-time payments capabilities,” a spokesperson for The Clearing House said.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Payments startups face pivotal year
Many venture-dependent startups that put off fundraising will be forced to do so this year or find an exit plan.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Mastercard lines up B2B payments partners
The card network has grown its roster of partners in an effort to streamline transactions between businesses.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Payments M&A poised to rise this year
Conditions could be ripe for more payments deals in 2024, as legacy players seek to add unique technologies and struggling startups find themselves in need of an exit plan.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Maximizing the value of B2B payments
Here are three ways that B2B payments can be a source of growth.
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Payments M&A in 2023 amounts to a whimper
October’s uptick in activity didn’t continue through the remainder of the year, capping a quiet year for merger and acquisition activity in payments.
By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Visa debuts Web3 loyalty program
As the card network behemoth ventures into the Web3 experience, some firms are scaling back there.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 10, 2024 -
6 payments trends to watch in 2024
Swipe fee battles, real-time payments, fraud prevention and acquisition plans will be among the hot topics pulsing through the industry this year.
By Lynne Marek , Caitlin Mullen , James Pothen • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Canadian payments firms chart US growth
Versapay and Brim Financial, both based in Toronto, have already lured U.S. customers, and are seeking to expand their clientele south of the border.
By Lynne Marek , Caitlin Mullen • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Q&A
Visa leans on fintech partners
Teaming with emerging fintechs is “a way of staying very, very relevant,” said Jim Schinella, Visa’s global head of digital partnerships.
By Caitlin Mullen • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Visa seeks majority stake in Mexico payments processor
The card network giant said it plans to purchase a controlling interest in Prosa, with banks retaining a minority stake, subject to regulatory approvals.
By Lynne Marek • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Tipalti investigating ransomware attack
The AlphV ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack on Saturday and threatened to extort the business payments company's customers with allegedly stolen data.
By Matt Kapko • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Bill to cut 15% of workforce
The business payments software provider also said it’s closing its office in Sydney, Australia, as part of a broader restructuring.
By Caitlin Mullen • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Bill beats back Melio speculation
Payments software company Bill isn’t in the market for “transformational” M&A and is more likely to pursue “tuck-in technology” type purchases, President John Rettig said on Friday.
By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Profile
Wex CEO taps endurance to lead
Melissa Smith has led the payments software and services company for nearly a decade, navigating once-in-a-lifetime events and spearheading an aggressive acquisition strategy.
By Lynne Marek • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Affirm adds account to bolster card
The buy now, pay later provider’s account will offer savings-level interest, ATM access and direct deposit, Affirm executives said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 15, 2023 -
DailyPay wage payments delayed due to Friday snafu
The early wage access company didn’t immediately make some payments to workers because of a snag related to the Veterans Day holiday.
By Lynne Marek • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Flywire scoops up Australian firm
The $38.8 million acquisition of StudyLink will expand Flywire’s presence in the Australian higher education market, the company said.
By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 10, 2023 -
FIS forms board committee to review litigant demands
Fidelity National Information Services disclosed that its board has formed a committee and hired an independent counsel to review demands tied to a stockholder lawsuit.
By Lynne Marek • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Cross-border payment headaches burden consumers: Mastercard report
As international groups examine cross-border payment challenges, consumers and small businesses are worried about the costs and risks associated with sending money or receiving funds internationally.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Wex buys Payzer for $250M
The purchase continues a spate of payments industry acquisitions this month, and will let the fleet management services company cross-sell more software.
By Lynne Marek • Oct. 27, 2023 -
PayPal taps Fiserv as ‘core’ payments partner
Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano said Tuesday that his company is now PayPal’s “core U.S. partner for payment services.”
By Caitlin Mullen • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Global Payments B2B leader mulls M&A
The head of B2B at Global Payments is keeping an eye out for acquisitions as he focuses on bringing the company’s business-to-business services to market.
By Caitlin Mullen • Oct. 17, 2023