Acquirers news and trends

eBay and Checkout.com Launch Payments Acquiring Partnership
Payment Methods // April 16, 2025

eBay says it is making Checkout.com its newest global payments acquiring partner.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Acquirers Step Up Battle Against Fraud With GenAI, Biometrics Push
Fraud Prevention // April 14, 2025

For merchants seeking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience to their consumers, fraud remains a persistent concern. And while they look to acquirers to offer up the payment innovations that help satisfy customers’ desires to transact digitally on their mobile devices, they also want acquirers...

Mastercard and Visa Pledge Vigilance Following Gambling Investigation
Credit Cards // March 10, 2025

Mastercard and Visa are probing claims that illegal gambling websites facilitated deposits through their networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Only 6% of Acquirers Offer Installment Payment Options at Checkout
Buy Now Pay Later // June 21, 2024

Fifty-four percent of acquirers — those financial institutions (FIs) that process credit and debit card transactions on behalf of merchants — say they support card-linked installment options, but recent PYMNTS Intelligence data reveals the actual percentage is much lower. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Acquirers Step Up Battle Against Fraud With GenAI, Biometrics Push

April 14, 2025
For merchants seeking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience to their consumers, fraud remains a persistent concern. And while they look to acquirers to offer up the payment innovations that help satisfy customers’ desires to transact digitally on their mobile devices, they also want acquirers to help them battle the tide of rising fraud. Get […]

Acquirers Eye Expansion of Installment Payment Plans Amid Consumer Demand

March 08, 2024
Acquirers — the financial institutions that provide the infrastructure for merchants and businesses to accept card payments — operate behind the scenes but can play a pivotal role in enhancing...

New Study Finds Acquirer Confusion Clouds Installment Plan Landscape

December 21, 2023
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Report: Five Payment Services Providers on Serving Merchants’ Global Payment Needs

January 20, 2022
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Nuvei Expands Acquiring Capabilities to Home Country of Canada

June 30, 2025
Canadian FinTech Nuvei says it is now a direct payment acquirer in its home country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

eBay and Checkout.com Launch Payments Acquiring Partnership

April 16, 2025
eBay says it is making Checkout.com its newest global payments acquiring partner.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Mastercard and Visa Pledge Vigilance Following Gambling Investigation

March 10, 2025
Mastercard and Visa are probing claims that illegal gambling websites facilitated deposits through their networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...