Europe

ACCEPTANCE & PROCESSING

PayDo has introduced a direct acquiring service for Visa and Mastercard transactions. The new service allows merchants to process card payments directly through PayDo’s platform without third-party processors, improving speed and approval rates. Businesses can onboard through PayDo’s streamlined process and manage multiple payment channels via one dashboard.

Zru has integrated Inespay’s “Transferencia Online” instant bank transfer solution into its payments orchestration platform. The partnership enables merchants using Zru to offer account-to-account (A2A) checkout via instant bank transfers with real-time payment confirmation. Merchants can activate the Inespay connection from Zru’s dashboard and receive immediate confirmation of funds, streamlining reconciliation.

MOBILE MONEY/WALLETS

BANCOMAT has launched a pilot with Visa to extend the acceptance of its BANCOMAT Pay digital wallet through Visa’s global network. The collaboration will allow BANCOMAT Pay users to make secure contactless payments internationally anywhere Visa is accepted. The pilot is set to begin in the first half of 2026. It will test features like simple tap-to-pay transactions and integration of the BANCOMAT Pay service into Italian banking apps for use abroad.

Visa has enabled the launch of three new mobile wallets across Europe in partnership with BBVA, Klarna, and Vipps MobilePay. These are the first Visa-backed wallets to leverage NFC on iPhones via host card emulation, after EU rules under the Digital Markets Act opened Apple’s NFC access to third parties. BBVA’s wallet in Spain is the first globally to integrate Visa’s tokenisation SDK directly, while Klarna’s app now offers tap-to-pay in 14 European markets. Norway’s Vipps MobilePay has rolled out a co-branded Visa wallet, letting users tap and pay worldwide wherever Visa is accepted.

OPEN BANKING & PSD

MRI Software has partnered with GoCardless to launch MRI Payment Connector in the UK residential property market. This integration lets property managers offer tenants flexible account-to-account payment options, including GoCardless-powered direct debits for rent and one-off “Instant Bank Pay” transfers via Open Banking. Tenants get a single secure interface to make payments, while landlords benefit from automation of the entire payment lifecycle within MRI’s property management platforms. The solution sets up mandates, handles instant payments, retries failed transactions with GoCardless’ AI-based Success+ tool, and streamlines reconciliation.  

Rest of the World

ACCEPTANCE & PROCESSING

Clip has introduced Clip Pin Pad, its first fixed-point card terminal designed for high-volume merchants. Unlike Clip’s mobile readers, the Pin Pad integrates with a business’s existing POS system via API, automating card payments at checkout. 

UnionPay International (UPI) has expanded its partnership with Worldpay, adding ExpressPay and 3-D Secure (3DS) capabilities to boost global online acceptance. By integrating ExpressPay and advanced 3DS fraud authentication, Worldpay aims to improve conversion rates for merchants serving Chinese UnionPay card users while maintaining high security.

Mastercard’s payment gateway has been certified by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to process online payments through Saudi Arabia’s new E-Commerce Payments Interface. With this certification, Mastercard Gateway can route e-commerce transactions locally within the Kingdom, providing features like local tokenisation, fraud prevention, and direct connection to the domestic mada network. The on-soil processing is expected to reduce latency and costs, boosting digital commerce as Saudi Arabia’s online retail sector grows.

CROSS-BORDER

Flutterwave has expanded its Send App remittance service across the US and Europe and reinstated support for major cards including American Express and Discover. The update allows users in the US, UK, and EU to more easily fund transfers to African countries using a wider range of card options. Strengthened compliance and security measures accompany the expansion, as the company positions Send App to serve growing cross-border payment needs with both traditional and digital channels.