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Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag
Financial Systems

Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag

New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

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Travelopedia boosts global growth with new Ecommpay platform
Fintech

Travelopedia boosts global growth with new Ecommpay platform

Travelopedia partners with Ecommpay to enhance global growth through faster, flexible payment solutions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Google unveils AI-driven shopping with virtual try-on feature
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils AI-driven shopping with virtual try-on feature

Google launches AI Mode shopping in the US, featuring smart guidance, virtual try-on for billions of clothes, and a streamlined checkout with Google Pay.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade

Google expands its AI search in the US with Gemini upgrade, adding advanced features like AI Mode, Deep Search, and live visual interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals
Phishing

Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals

As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

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Contactless NFC sticker payments roll out across UK venues
Customer Experience

Contactless NFC sticker payments roll out across UK venues

UK gaming and hospitality venues adopt contactless NFC sticker payments via ASK Global and Sticky Connections, enabling swift, hardware-free transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution
Crypto

Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution

Ecommpay has won the Best Consumer Payments System at the PayTech Awards for its innovative payout solution enhancing secure payments to cards and wallets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool
Payment Technologies

Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool

Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade
Fintech

PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade

PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge
Fintech

Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge

WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Edenred Payment Solutions launches virtual card for payouts
Customer Experience

Edenred Payment Solutions launches virtual card for payouts

Edenred Payment Solutions unveils a Virtual Card Number to expedite insurance payouts, addressing customer demand for quicker claims processing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions
Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Ecommpay launches innovative payouts via payment page
Payment Technologies

Ecommpay launches innovative payouts via payment page

Ecommpay has launched its Payouts via Hosted Payment Page feature, streamlining payment processes for businesses lacking beneficiary information.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
Phishing

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes
Crypto

Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes

Ecommpay is urging eCommerce merchants to enhance checkout processes ahead of the festive season, with conversion rates averaging just 58%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs
Financial Systems

Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs

A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024