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

eBay says it is making Checkout.com its newest global payments acquiring partner.  The collaboration, announced Wednesday (April 16), is designed to provide a more seamless...

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

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...

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

Mastercard and Visa are probing claims that illegal gambling websites facilitated deposits through their networks. An investigation into the sites found that Mastercard and Visa...

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

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...

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Can Virtual Cards Overcome Their ‘Achilles Heel’ of Supplier Acceptance?
Can Virtual Cards Overcome Their ‘Achilles Heel’ of Supplier Acceptance?
June 11, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Virtual cards promise a revolution in B2B payments, offering efficiency and certainty in transactions, yet their adoption remains stymied by a critical bottleneck: suppliers’ reluctance...

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Acquirer Survey Shows Card-Linked Installments Help Merchants Boost Sales
Acquirer Survey Shows Card-Linked Installments Help Merchants Boost Sales
June 10, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

There is a gap between acquirers’ self-reports and implementation. While 72% of acquirers say they support credit card-linked installment options online or in-store, only 3...

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Acquirers Eye Expansion of Installment Payment Plans Amid Consumer Demand
Acquirers Eye Expansion of Installment Payment Plans Amid Consumer Demand
March 08, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Acquirers — the financial institutions that provide the infrastructure for merchants and businesses to accept card payments — operate behind the scenes but can play...

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Why Are Merchants and Acquirers So Confused About BNPL and Installment Payment Plans?
Why Are Merchants and Acquirers So Confused About BNPL and Installment Payment Plans?
February 14, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

Installment or split-payment plans like buy now, pay later (BNPL) enable consumers to align their spending and credit management strategies. PYMNTS Intelligence’s data analysis reveals...

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New Study Finds Acquirer Confusion Clouds Installment Plan Landscape
New Study Finds Acquirer Confusion Clouds Installment Plan Landscape
December 21, 2023  |  BNPL

Merchants affiliated with acquirers offering installment plans are interested in their potential to boost sales, as consumers may make larger purchases if they can spread...

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