Cash news and trends

The Payments Group Launches, Offers ‘360-Degree Payment Service’
Payments Innovation // October 23, 2024

A group of four FinTech and PayTech brands called The Payments Group (TPG) launched Monday (Oct. 21), saying it offers a “360-degree payment service.” TPG’s brands — Funanga, Calida Financial, TWBS and Surfer Rosa — joined with a company formerly named SGT German Private Equity...

Cross-Border Digital Wallets as the Antidote to Cash?
Mobile Wallets // September 20, 2024

Taking a payment mechanism that’s been around for centuries and bringing it fully into the digital age requires work. But as Ralph Koker, global head of product at TerraPay, told PYMNTS for the “What’s Next in Payments: How Do You Do Digital?” series, the movement...

As Bank Branches Shutter, UK Regulators Push New Cash ‘Access’ Rules
Cash // September 16, 2024

Cash may not be king in the digital age, but the dollars and the coins are still essential. Regulators and central banks, through new laws and research, have underscored the usefulness of financial institutions (FIs), merchants and other enterprises giving what we might term cash...

McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’
Unattended Retail // September 11, 2024

McDonald’s is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. These stations — rolling out at a handful of the fast-food giant’s restaurants — will be able to take cash and provide change, letting customers skip the register, Bloomberg reported...

Interviews & Exclusives
Cross-Border Digital Wallets as the Antidote to Cash?

September 20, 2024
Taking a payment mechanism that’s been around for centuries and bringing it fully into the digital age requires work. But as Ralph Koker, global head of product at TerraPay, told PYMNTS for the “What’s Next in Payments: How Do You Do Digital?” series, the movement to displace cash has momentum, even if there are still […]

How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping

July 12, 2024
While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern Italy is embracing the digital age. Today’s Italians are increasingly turning to mobile wallets and...

Supreme Court Decision Puts Spotlight on ATM Usage

April 15, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision in a complicated case regarding ATM fees Monday (April 15), putting the spotlight on the use of cash and access to it....

Old School Fraud: Counterfeit Cash Makes Global Comeback

March 15, 2024
While we were all watching online fraud, social engineering and ransomware, an old school financial crime tactic is rearing its ugly head. Counterfeit banknotes are making a comeback back all...

Quick Reads
FinMont to Integrate The Payments Group’s Cash and eVoucher Solutions

October 24, 2024
FinMont partnered with The Payments Group (TPG) to provide more flexibility and improved payment capabilities for FinMont’s global network of travel industry merchants. With this collaboration, FinMont’s global payment orchestration platform will integrate TPG’s cash and eVoucher payment solutions, the companies said in a Thursday (Oct. 24) press release. These solutions will help FinMont’s international […]

The Payments Group Launches, Offers ‘360-Degree Payment Service’

October 23, 2024
A group of four FinTech and PayTech brands called The Payments Group (TPG) launched Monday (Oct. 21), saying it offers a “360-degree payment service.” TPG’s brands — Funanga, Calida Financial,...

McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’

September 11, 2024
McDonald’s is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. These stations — rolling out at a handful of the fast-food giant’s restaurants — will...

Invoiv.com Launches Cash Management Platform for Small Businesses

August 14, 2024
Invoiv.com has launched a cash management platform designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the United States and Canada. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform includes accounts payable (AP) and accounts...