mobile banking

Mobile banking is the act of making financial transactions on a mobile device (cell phone, tablet, etc.).

Central Bank Gives Nod to Mobile Money Licenses; Airtel Fast-Tracks Plans to IPO Mobile Money Unit
Central Bank Gives Nod to Mobile Money Licenses; Airtel Fast-Tracks Plans to IPO Mobile Money...
November 30, 2021  |  Mobile Wallets

The long-anticipated wait is over. Until November, Nigeria did not operate a telecommunications (telco) company-led mobile money model, opting instead for a bank-led model that...

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Provider Ranking of Digital Banking Apps Unties Itself (Mostly)
Provider Ranking of Digital Banking Apps Unties Itself (Mostly)
November 29, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Something you’ll notice about the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Digital Banking Apps is that the apps we rank are on the leading edge — we...

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Consumers Ready To Look Past Passwords To Keep Digital Bank Accounts Secure
Consumers Ready To Look Past Passwords To Keep Digital Bank Accounts Secure
November 22, 2021  |  Authentication

  Convenience and trust are the principal catalysts of consumer behavior and brand choice in banking. Many consumers are “cross-device” users who leverage numerous devices...

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Deep Dive: How eCommerce Marketplaces Can Tap Local Payment Methods to Create Lasting Customer Engagement
Deep Dive: How eCommerce Marketplaces Can Tap Local Payment Methods to Create Lasting Customer Engagement
November 19, 2021  |  Latin America

The global health crisis led to a dramatic rise in digital transactions across Latin America, turning the region into the second fastest-growing eCommerce market worldwide...

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The Three Things Latin American Consumers Want from an Online Shopping Experience
The Three Things Latin American Consumers Want from an Online Shopping Experience
November 17, 2021  |  Latin America

Digital retail sales are set to skyrocket in Latin America in the next few years, predicted to reach $160 billion by the end of 2025,...

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Upgrade at $6B Valuation After $280M Series F Funding 
Upgrade at $6B Valuation After $280M Series F Funding 
November 16, 2021  |  Investments

Credit and mobile banking platform Upgrade, Inc. on Tuesday (Nov. 16) announced it has raised $280 million in a Series F fundraising round led by...

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Egypt’s Central Bank Approves Instant Payment Regulations
Egypt’s Central Bank Approves Instant Payment Regulations
November 08, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Egypt residents can now make instant electronic payments between bank accounts using their mobile phones, thanks to newly approved regulations by Egypt’s central bank, according...

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New Data: 42% of US Consumers Worry About Security of Bank Account Credentials Shared with Third Parties
New Data: 42% of US Consumers Worry About Security of Bank Account Credentials Shared with...
November 02, 2021  |  Banking

    Banking convenience was once considered stopping at an ATM to grab cash or check the balance in an account. These days, many third-party...

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It’s Time To Shore Up User Authentication As Digital Identities, Payments Converge
It’s Time To Shore Up User Authentication As Digital Identities, Payments Converge
October 29, 2021  |  Authentication

The global use of smartphones has transformed consumers’ transactions with their preferred financial institutions (FIs), merchants and service providers. As consumers increase their use of...

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