In other news…

BNPL

• Klarna and Afterpay are both set to become payments options on Google Pay in the US.

CASH(less)

• Three quarters of UK consumers still carry cash for emergencies says NatWest

CORPORATE ACTIVITY

• Modulr acquires Nook an accounts payable disruptor.

EPC/SEPA

• Montenegro and Albania join the Single Euro Payments Area SEPA

ISSUING

• JPMorgan’s Chase UK introduces credit card
• Worldpay has partnered with Mastercard for virtual card programme for travel agents which will support supplier payouts and create customised offerings for travel agents.
• Spendesk and Adyen partner to support SMEs with embedded finance services such as embedded bank accounts and card issuing.