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Acquired.com Unveils Tool to Promote UK Open Banking
Acquired.com Unveils Tool to Promote UK Open Banking
September 04, 2023  |  Banking

Acquired.com, a United Kingdom FinTech, has debuted a tool to help merchants offer open banking payments. The payments specialist’s Hosted Checkout solution lets merchants accept credit and...

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Report: Barclays Considers Selling Part of Its UK Payments Business
Report: Barclays Considers Selling Part of Its UK Payments Business
September 04, 2023  |  Acquisitions

British bank Barclays is reportedly considering selling part of its payments business. The bank could sell a stake in its unit that processes merchant payments, Reuters reported Monday...

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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Launches PayPal Integration for German and UK Users
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Launches PayPal Integration for German and UK Users
August 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has added a new feature that allows users in Germany and the United Kingdom to link their PayPal accounts directly to Coinbase. This integration provides a...

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Trustly to Acquire SlimPay to Build Pan-European Recurring Payments Service
Trustly to Acquire SlimPay to Build Pan-European Recurring Payments Service
August 29, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Trustly plans to acquire SlimPay with the goal of revolutionizing the recurring payments experience for merchants and consumers across Europe and the United Kingdom. By combining Trustly’s global...

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UK Telecoms Called Out as Bills Jump 17.3%
UK Telecoms Called Out as Bills Jump 17.3%
August 28, 2023  |  Economy

Great Britain’s telecom companies are under fire as consumers contend with Europe’s largest price hikes. As The Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (Aug. 28), those price increases...

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TreasurUp and Salt Edge Partner to Provide Open Banking Services
TreasurUp and Salt Edge Partner to Provide Open Banking Services
August 24, 2023  |  Partnerships

TreasurUp and Salt Edge have partnered to provide financial institutions in the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) with account aggregation and open banking compliance services. TreasurUp’s...

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Pret to Expand Coffee Subscription Service to US and France
Pret to Expand Coffee Subscription Service to US and France
August 24, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger is set to expand its monthly coffee subscription service to the United States and France, according to a...

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Lightyear Begins Rollout of Business Investment Accounts in UK
Lightyear Begins Rollout of Business Investment Accounts in UK
August 23, 2023  |  SMBs

Lightyear has unveiled small business investment accounts designed specifically for freelancers and sole directors in the United Kingdom. The investment platform aims to cater to...

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Wealthy Travelers’ Vacation Spending Bumps Harrods Sales 
Wealthy Travelers’ Vacation Spending Bumps Harrods Sales 
August 17, 2023  |  Earnings

Although inflation has improved, worries about prices continue to trouble 82% of consumers. The remaining 18%, however, might be playing a role in the increase...

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