Checkout Conversion news and trends

Global Payments to Offer US Merchants Fastlane by PayPal Checkout
Checkout Conversion // October 23, 2024

Payments technology company Global Payments will offer its U.S. merchants the Fastlane by PayPal checkout experience. The new offering marks an expanded collaboration between Global Payments and PayPal Holdings, the companies said in a Wednesday (Oct. 23) press release. Fastlane enables guest shoppers to complete...

Stripe’s Cross-Border Payments Volume in Asia Grows 30%
Cross-border Payments // August 28, 2024

Stripe saw its cross-border payments volume in Asia increase by over 30% last year. The payments company offered the update as part of Stripe Tour Singapore, its annual product showcase for the region, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 28) press release. “Building on that momentum,...

Revolut Business Payment Gateway Integrates With BigCommerce
eCommerce // August 23, 2024

The Revolut Business Payment Gateway can now be integrated with BigCommerce, Revolut said in a Friday (Aug. 23) post on LinkedIn. The integration will make online businesses’ payment processing smoother and offer their customers a seamless checkout experience, Revolut said in an Aug. 15 blog...

Target: Streamlined Checkout and GenAI Chatbot Improve in-Store Experience
Retail // August 21, 2024

A streamlined checkout experience and the deployment of generative artificial intelligence-powered handheld devices for employees have improved the in-store experience at Target, the retailer said Wednesday (Aug. 21). Target saw improvement in the in-store checkout experience during the second quarter after streamlining self-checkout and ensuring...

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Mastercard: Tokenized Payments Turn Make-or-Break Checkout Moments Into Sales

November 05, 2024
Seamless checkout is a winning mantra for retailers looking to capture sales and delight their customer bases. Customers largely expect a fast, secure and intuitive checkout process. However, hurdles remain, and a seamless checkout isn’t always as easy as click-pay-done. “Despite the shift to digital payments, barriers still exist, creating a poor experience for both […]

Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation

August 12, 2024
The lines between social interaction and commerce are increasingly blurred, and they show no signs of separating, at least not anytime soon. “Social commerce takes the entire shopping experience, from...

Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption

July 31, 2024
As Amazon looks to license its Just Walk Out checkout system to more stores, the eCommerce giant is upgrading the artificial intelligence model to improve accuracy. The company announced in...

Embedded Finance Emerges as Retail Conversion Solution

July 16, 2024
Embedded finance, as a concept, has been around for a while, but not in the technologically savvy, user-friendly form it takes in today’s iteration. Embedded finance has emerged as a...

Quick Reads
Global Payments to Offer US Merchants Fastlane by PayPal Checkout

October 23, 2024
Payments technology company Global Payments will offer its U.S. merchants the Fastlane by PayPal checkout experience. The new offering marks an expanded collaboration between Global Payments and PayPal Holdings, the companies said in a Wednesday (Oct. 23) press release. Fastlane enables guest shoppers to complete purchases in as little as one click, according to the […]

Stripe’s Cross-Border Payments Volume in Asia Grows 30%

August 28, 2024
Stripe saw its cross-border payments volume in Asia increase by over 30% last year. The payments company offered the update as part of Stripe Tour Singapore, its annual product showcase...

Revolut Business Payment Gateway Integrates With BigCommerce

August 23, 2024
The Revolut Business Payment Gateway can now be integrated with BigCommerce, Revolut said in a Friday (Aug. 23) post on LinkedIn. The integration will make online businesses’ payment processing smoother...

Target: Streamlined Checkout and GenAI Chatbot Improve in-Store Experience

August 21, 2024
A streamlined checkout experience and the deployment of generative artificial intelligence-powered handheld devices for employees have improved the in-store experience at Target, the retailer said Wednesday (Aug. 21). Target saw...