Payments Cards & Mobile

Founded in 1994, Payments Cards & Mobile has become a trusted source for news, research, and consulting in the global payments sector. Our award-winning platform collaborates with industry experts to deliver unbiased, current, and relevant insights across all aspects of payments. Building personal relationships is central to our approach. We are dedicated to maintaining strong connections with our loyal customers while also welcoming new clients. Our goal is to produce top-notch business intelligence and offer various options for accessing this information. We strive to equip you with the best data available, helping you and your key stakeholders thrive in an ever-evolving and competitive landscape.

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AI-enabled orchestration is the answer to legacy system headaches

1 week ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | James Wood

A new white paper from RS2 says banks have suffered the effects of out-of-date legacy systems for too long. These negative effects include ineffective system performance, low innovation capacity, high cost and risk, and poor customer experiences.
The economic and commercial impact of mobile money

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

As mobile money continues to permeate the financial lives of millions, its economic and commercial impact is becoming undeniable. Payments Cards & Mobile recently reported on the surge of accounts past the 2 billion mark – now we turn our attention to the economic impact.
Checkout.com sets sights on card issuing in the UAE

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

Checkout.com has announced an expansion into card issuing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – a move that could reshape the region’s digital payments landscape. The initiative marks the first time a global digital PSP has committed to launching card issuing capabilities domestically in the UAE, signalling a deepened strategic commitment to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
E-commerce’s global growth trajectory

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

Once a niche alternative to traditional shopping, e-commerce has evolved into a dominant force in global retail – one now poised for another transformational leap. Underpinned by rising smartphone penetration, improved digital infrastructure, and accelerating innovation in fulfilment and payments, the industry could expand from $4 trillion in 2022 to as much as $20 trillion by 2040 according to McKinsey.
Mobile money surges past 2 billion accounts

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

The global mobile money industry has reached a new phase of maturity and scale. According to GSMA’s State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, the sector surpassed 2.1 billion registered accounts and 514 million monthly active users in 2024, marking a significant acceleration from earlier growth milestones. This evolution signals a transition from financial inclusion enabler to a cornerstone of digital financial ecosystems in low- and middle-income markets.
Why are instant payments slow to take off in US?

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

Across much of the world, the dominance of card networks in everyday payments is being quietly eroded by a new contender: account-to-account (A2A) instant payments. Systems like Brazil’s Pix and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) have demonstrated how real-time bank transfers can lower costs, enhance financial inclusion, and give merchants greater visibility over their cash flow.
QR code payments surge reaching $1.2tn by 2029

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

The Asia Pacific region is poised for an extraordinary acceleration in QR code-based payments, with transaction values expected to soar from $290 billion in 2024 to $1.2 trillion by 2029. This 300% surge underscores the region’s growing dominance in digital payments, fuelled by mobile-first infrastructure, financial inclusion efforts, and the limitations of card-based alternatives.
Global players embrace alternative payments to unlock growth in LatAm

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

The ongoing transformation of Latin America’s payments ecosystem is attracting major international players, with alternative payments methods (APMs) such as Pix and digital wallets becoming central to expansion strategies. A new partnership between Spreedly, a leading Open Payments Platform, and EBANX underscores how global merchants are adapting to regional consumer behaviour to drive revenue and scale operations.
UK contactless payments surge to record high in 2024

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

Contactless payments in the UK reached a new milestone in 2024, with 94.6% of all eligible in-store card transactions made using tap-to-pay technology, according to Barclays’ latest Consumer Spend report. This figure marks a new high, up from 93.4% in 2023, and reflects the growing entrenchment of contactless as the default method of in-person card payment.
Capital One - Discover merger clears key DOJ hurdle

2 weeks ago | paymentscardsandmobile.com | Alex Rolfe

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly declined to oppose the proposed $35 billion merger between Capital One and Discover Financial Services, removing what was seen as the most significant regulatory obstacle to a deal that could reshape the American credit card landscape.