Global Payments

Globalization is driving corporations to transact more frequently across borders. Consumers are also transacting more on a global basis—buying from foreign eCommerce sites as well as traveling, living, and working abroad. For the payments industry, the result is higher volumes of payments—in terms of both currency value and number of transactions. This is also leading to a consequent shift downwards in the average value of these payments.

Real-Time Payments Put Spotlight on Small Businesses as New Year Begins
Real-Time Payments Put Spotlight on Small Businesses as New Year Begins
January 09, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

As the new year begins, the global demand for faster, streamlined transactions continues to fuel the expansion of real-time payments worldwide. Countries are employing diverse...

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ZilBank.com Launches X-Border Transaction Service for South Korean Entrepreneurs
ZilBank.com Launches X-Border Transaction Service for South Korean Entrepreneurs
January 05, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

B2B payment platform ZilBank.com launched an initiative aimed at empowering South Korean entrepreneurs and freelancers by enabling seamless payments to the United States. The program seeks to promote...

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Unlocking Trapped Liquidity Is Holy Grail for Cross-Border B2B Payments
Unlocking Trapped Liquidity Is Holy Grail for Cross-Border B2B Payments
January 04, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

Taking the friction out of cross-border payments is fundamental to spurring global growth.  For businesses that increasingly expect a B2B payment experience mirroring the convenience...

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What Global Merchants Need to Know About Boosting Cross-Border Sales
What Global Merchants Need to Know About Boosting Cross-Border Sales
January 04, 2024  |  eCommerce

Global merchants in eCommerce are grappling with countless challenges and opportunities in today’s digital era. Against this backdrop, building a thriving cross-border business demands a...

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HSBC Prepares to Debut Global Payments App Zing
HSBC Prepares to Debut Global Payments App Zing
January 02, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

HSBC is reportedly readying a global payments app to take on companies like Wise and Revolut. Dubbed Zing, the app will first be offered in Great...

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Decision Brief: How Merchants Can Avoid FX Costs That Shave Margins and Hurt Sales
Decision Brief: How Merchants Can Avoid FX Costs That Shave Margins and Hurt Sales
December 22, 2023  |  Global Payments

Introduction: Online merchants can branch out into new markets and geographies. But to do so, and to boost sales, they must carry forward the implementation...

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Instant Payments Have a Supply Problem, Not a Demand Problem
Instant Payments Have a Supply Problem, Not a Demand Problem
December 22, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Immediacy will always prove to be a winning concept — particularly within payments. Convenience, simplicity and security are three core pillars of today’s increasingly connected...

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New Use Cases Needed to Drive Instant Payments Momentum Worldwide
New Use Cases Needed to Drive Instant Payments Momentum Worldwide
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Form3 CEO Dave Scola told PYMNTS that instant payments have a long way before they reach their full potential. “I’m not disappointed by the rates...

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Traditional Payment Methods Remain Relevant Despite Real-Time Innovations
Traditional Payment Methods Remain Relevant Despite Real-Time Innovations
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

In a rapidly changing digital world where real-time payments are becoming increasingly popular, it’s easy to assume that traditional payment methods like wire transfers and...

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