europe

Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
December 31, 2019  |  Ridesharing

For some people, it can seem almost utopian: The sight of countless commuters using bikes in certain European cities, and not just for recreation or...

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Navigating Merchants’ Bumpy Ride To SCA Compliance In 2020
Navigating Merchants’ Bumpy Ride To SCA Compliance In 2020
December 19, 2019  |  Regulation

The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulation rollout in the EU has been a little bit on the bumpy side so...

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Sabre, Ixaris Team Up To Expand Into New Euro Markets
Sabre, Ixaris Team Up To Expand Into New Euro Markets
December 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Payments company Ixaris has teamed up with travel industry company Sabre to expand into new European markets, with plans to eventually reach the Americas and...

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PayPal Expands Instant Transfers With Mastercard
PayPal Expands Instant Transfers With Mastercard
November 27, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

PayPal has extended its Instant Transfer feature into Singapore and Europe, according to a press release. The feature, which is in partnership with Mastercard, allows...

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Russia To Bring National Payment System To UK
Russia To Bring National Payment System To UK
November 27, 2019  |  International

Russia is partnering with PayXpert to test its national payment system MIR in London, RT.com reported on Wednesday (Nov. 27). The U.K. will be the...

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PayPal’s Xoom Rolls Out Bill Pay For Users In Jamaica
PayPal’s Xoom Rolls Out Bill Pay For Users In Jamaica
November 26, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Xoom, PayPal’s international money transfer service, announced the launch of its bill pay service in Jamaica. Through a partnership with bill platform provider Paykii, customers...

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Barclays’ New Luxembourg Branch To Cater To Global Corporates
Barclays’ New Luxembourg Branch To Cater To Global Corporates
November 26, 2019  |  Banking

Barclays has announced the launch of a new branch in Luxembourg that will provide multinational clients with transaction banking services. The branch, to be led...

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Late Payments Epidemic Continues To Have Ripple Effects In Europe
Late Payments Epidemic Continues To Have Ripple Effects In Europe
November 25, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The data show that late payments continue to have significant impact across the UK – and firms are devoting at least one work week a...

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Plaid Expands Global Footprint
Plaid Expands Global Footprint
November 21, 2019  |  API

The FinTech unicorn Plaid has rolled out in three more European countries – Ireland, France and Spain – as part of an expansion initiative, CNBC...

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