Apple Pay only captures 2.4% of in-store transactions
JP Morgan invests in processor for the digital world
Mastercard provides crypto asset trading
Amazon launches online insurance store in UK
Checkout.com launches fraud detection tool
Revolut launches holiday home rental
Klarna launches app for creators
PayPal launches rewards in US
Square integrates Retail tools with Terminal in US
Apple Pay only captures 2.4% of in-store transactions
Apple Pay captures only 2.4% of in-store transactions in the US, despite more than 75% of US retailers accepting Apple Pay and almost 50% of US consumers having iPhones, according to PYMTS.
JP Morgan invests in processor for the digital world
JP Morgan has made a strategic investment in Tilia. In the US Tilia’s solution, built for game, virtual world and mobile application developers handles payment processing, in-game transactions, as well as payouts to creators by converting in-world tokens to fiat currency including USD, which serves as the backbone of any functioning virtual economy. Tilia’s system converts in-game tokens and currency into fiat currency.
Mastercard provides crypto asset trading
Blockchain infrastructure provider Paxos and Mastercard partner to launch Mastercard Crypto Source programme to help banks and fintechs offer their customers crypto trading services. Paxos will provide crypto-asset trading and custody services on behalf of the banks, while Mastercard’s technology will integrate those capabilities into banks’ interfaces.
Amazon launches online insurance store in UK
Amazon launches own online insurance store in the UK. The store will kick off with three brands: Co-op, LV=General Insurance and Ageas UK, with more insurers coming early next year. Select customers will be able to purchase insurance directly through the Amazon website starting today, with the service rolling out to all UK users and the mobile app by the end of the year.
Checkout.com launches fraud detection tool
Checkout.com has announced the launch of its Fraud Detection Pro tool, a fully flexible solution used to solve online payments fraud and optimise revenues. The tool deploys a combination of machine learning and advanced rules, leveraging billions of completed transactions and allowing merchants to identify security alerts in real-time and, therefore, tailor their fraud response.
Revolut launches holiday home rental
Revolut launches holiday home rental service as part of the accommodation booking service Revolut Stays. Revolut customers can book a stay on Homes and get up to 4% cashback. Available in the UK and Europe, customers open in their Revolut app from the home screen or the hub, select their dates and location and browse available options.
Klarna launches app for creators
Klarna has launched a Klarna Creator app for retailers and influencers to collaborate on brand campaigns. The platform enables creators to access to known brands and retailers, with retailers on the app having the option of direct messaging a creator they want to partner with and send them products for content. It also has a feature for tracking sales and commissions. The app is available for desktops, iOS devices, and Android devices.
PayPal launches rewards in US
New PayPal Rewards Programme allows consumers in the US to earn points towards cash back through merchant offers, deals and other discounts with the ability to redeem when checking out with PayPal. Customers can earn points by personalised engagement with the PayPal app and using the PayPal Honey Browser extension to find discounts.
Square integrates Retail tools with Terminal in US
Square has launched Square for Retail and Square Appointments on Square Terminal in the US, enabling sellers to offer flexible, on-the-go checkout experiences and easy interactions with buyers. Square Retail is a suite of tools made for retailers enabling merchants to sync stores, count stock, accept payments online and in-store, etc., Square Appointments is an all in one POS for scheduling, booking, payments, staff management, etc.
ChatGPT has generated a lot of interest from across the business world, but what about its impact on payments? We hosted a great conversation with Matt Mills, Daniel Cronin and Tom Hay from Featurespace, Integrated Finance and PSE on their views on how it will affect payments industry. We touch on topics ranging from fraud and engineering and operations.
