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🚨 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Klarna keeps expanding further its U.S. footprint by partnering with DoorDash, bringing flexible payments to millions. The move comes as Klarna overtakes Affirm at Walmart and gears up for its NYSE debut. Klarna, the Sweden-based BNPL fintech, and DoorDash, the U.S.-based commerce platform, have partnered to offer Klarna’s flexible range of payment options to DoorDash customers. In the coming months, DoorDash customers will be able to enjoy Klarna’s seamless range of payment options when purchasing groceries, retail, and even DashPass Annual Plan – on DoorDash.com or through the DoorDash app. When customers reach check-out, they’ll see Klarna as an additional payment option, giving them more freedom to choose how they want to pay. Options will include: ✅ Pay in Full allows customers to pay for what they love right away using Klarna’s seamless payments experience.  ✅ Pay in 4 allows customers to pay in four equal interest-free installments. ✅ Pay Later allows customers to defer payments to a more convenient time, such as a date that aligns with their paycheck schedules. David Sykes, Chief Commercial Officer of Klarna said: “Our partnership with DoorDash marks an important milestone in Klarna’s expansion into everyday spending categories. By offering smarter, more flexible payment solutions for groceries, takeout, and retail essentials, we’re making convenience even more accessible for millions of Americans.” "As we expand DoorDash’s offerings—from groceries and beauty to electronics and gifts—flexible payment options are essential to meeting our customers’ needs,” said Anand Subbarayan, Head of Money Products at DoorDash. “We’re excited to partner with Klarna to enhance the convenience we offer, including flexible payment options for our DashPass Annual Plan, the most affordable way to order on DoorDash with added streaming and ride benefits at no extra cost.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJP8vBEa Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ] #fintech #digitalpayments #payments #buynowpaylater #bnpl

🚨 Checkout.com is partnering with Tabby to help merchants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia drive higher sales and conversion rates with flexible payment options. By integrating Tabby's BNPL technology, Checkout.com equips merchants with the tools to meet growing demand for seamless, flexible payments — unlocking higher average order values and stronger customer retention, and enhanced payment performance. In the MENA region, BNPL adoption is surging — reaching up to 62%, according to the Checkout.com Digital Commerce Report. Abdulaziz Saja, KSA General Manager, Tabby says: “By partnering with Checkout.com, we’re bringing Tabby’s flexible payments to even more merchants. This gives Checkout.com’s businesses access to Tabby’s +15 million high-intent shoppers while offering their customers greater flexibility at checkout.” “We are excited to partner with Tabby to empower merchants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with more payment options for their customers,” said Remo Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager MENA, Checkout.com. “At Checkout.com, we believe in the strategic value of payments in increasing revenue for our merchants through high performance payments, and this partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering solutions that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences.” Source/more info: https://lnkd.in/et5eNnYe #payments #paytech #digitalpayments #bnpl #buynowpaylater #fintech #financialtechnology #fintechindustry #fintechnews

Following successful launches in the UK, Ireland, and Italy in late 2024, Revolut 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 arrives in Spain 🇪🇸

Here are the latest Payments News Updates you don't want to miss today: Did I miss an update? Drop it in the comments 👇 1️⃣- Pix Gains Ground in Europe. 2️⃣- Airwallex sails to New Zealand. 3️⃣- Silverflow Partners with Solidgate to Transform Subscription Payments. 4️⃣- Checkout.com Teams Up with Mastercard Move to Transform Money Transfers in the UAE. 5️⃣- Vespia Partners with Mastercard to Accelerate Merchant Onboarding; i2c Inc. Supports Mastercard One Credential Deployment. 6️⃣- BANCOMAT acquires control of FlowPay. 7️⃣- iDEAL’s Dominance in the Netherlands is Incredibly Impressive. 8️⃣- cspaar Partners with Worldline to Expand Payment Solutions for SMEs. 9️⃣- dtcpay Rolls Out Visa Card for Global Stablecoin Spending. 1️⃣0️⃣- PXP Integrates with Snowflake. Read the complete newsletter for more news updates and insights, and to get the most important Payments news and analysis from around the world!   This newsletter also includes: Ecommpay, IMRG, PagBrasil, Ualá, CredibanCo, Dock, Arthur Bedel 💳 ♻️, and more. Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [ 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ] Nice story, Marcel. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ] #payments #paytech #paymentsolutions #paymentservices #paymentindustry #paymentprocessing #digitalpayments #onlinepayments #fintech #financialtechnology #fintechindustry

In 2023, the global payments industry handled 𝟯.𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 transactions, accounting for a mind-boggling $𝟭.𝟴 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in value and generating $𝟮.𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in revenue 🤯 The United States alone saw $5.6T in credit card payments and $4.4T in debit card payments. Today’s payment landscape is dominated by gatekeepers that charge high fees that cut into the profitability of every business they touch, and justify those fees in the name of ubiquity and convenience — while they stifle competition and limit the creativity of builders. Stablecoins can do better. Stablecoins offer lower fees, more payment provider competition, and wider accessibility. Because stablecoins reduce the cost of transactions to nearly zero, they can free businesses from the friction of existing alternatives. Adoption will start with the businesses that are most harmed by the current payment options, a process that would disrupt the payments industry. Stablecoins are already the cheapest way to send a dollar (see graphic below👇). Disruption may take time — but it is likely to happen more quickly than many expect.. We highly recommend reading the complete source article by Sam Broner for more interesting info on this hot topic: https://lnkd.in/esUSiQh9 #payments #paytech #digitalpayments #stablecoin #fintech #financialtechnology #fintechindustry

Adyen announced it is now working with Bilt Rewards to help streamline the company’s payments platform for Bilt Members to seamlessly, quickly, and securely earn rewards while paying rent. Bilt—the pioneering loyalty program for the home and neighborhood—created an innovative rent payments platform that meets customers where they are. Adyen is now helping Bilt to ensure even more efficiency with timely payments on behalf of renters while improving how property managers and owners can receive rent payments. "We are thrilled to support Bilt’s exponential growth. Adyen is purpose-built to fuel innovators, like Bilt, at scale,” said Davi Strazza, President of North America at Adyen. “Our partnership with Bilt equips them with the best of payment technology, helping Bilt elevate their loyalty program and create better experiences for their customers. Source/more info: https://lnkd.in/dnbYm59Q #payments #paytech #digitalpayments #fintech #financialtechnology #fintechindustry #fintechnews

🚨 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Stripe merchants can now offer Scalapay’s BNPL services. This move gives Scalapay access to +1 million brands using Stripe for payments in Europe. Merchants, in turn, can seamlessly integrate a deferred payment solution, making purchases more flexible for customers. “Thanks to its integration with Stripe, a global leader in payments, Scalapay is now available to more than one million businesses in Europe. Our goal is to generate added value for merchants while facilitating the purchasing dynamics for customers, in a market where BNPL solutions are gaining more and more traction,” says Simone Mancini, CEO of Scalapay. Thanks to Stripe's technology, which processes over than $1 trillion annually worldwide, Scalapay will facilitate its services to both consumers and businesses. For their part, consumers will gain easy access to a payment solution that allows them to pay for their purchase in instalments, while businesses increase their sales. According to A/B testing conducted by Stripe on more than 150,000 transactions, BNPL generates on average a 14% increase in revenue, with higher conversion rates as the average order value increases. Scalapay, an Italy-based BNPL provider, serves over 8 million customers and 8,000 partner businesses across Fashion, Beauty, Travel, and Home & Garden. Merchants using Scalapay report an 11% increase in conversion rates and a 48% rise in order values. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMaMWMqu Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ] #fintech #digitalpayments #payments #buynowpaylater #bnpl

🚨𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Eupago Accelerates Pix Expansion Across Europe After Wipay launched in Spain and Portugal last year (https://lnkd.in/dzWYP7he) and UNICRE followed in Portugal last month (https://lnkd.in/dsHsGFMT), Eupago has become the latest provider to enable Pix payments in both countries. This development signals a growing trend among European payment providers to adopt Brazil’s instant payment system, with more expected to follow. Eupago has introduced ‘EuroPix’ in Portugal, enabling customers to make purchases both online and in-store. This system allows users with Pix—available to account holders at Brazilian banks that support the service—to complete transactions seamlessly. Eupago’s CEO, Telmo Santos, highlights that the primary target for this service is Brazilian tourists: “They’ll have the convenience of paying in their own currency without exchange rate concerns, as we display real-time rates with no surprises later.” He believes this could drive higher spending since customers access their debit accounts directly rather than relying solely on travel budgets. Additionally, Santos notes that consumers in Brazil can now use EuroPix to purchase products and services from Portuguese and Spanish retailers online. Eupago, a payment integrator operating in Portugal and Spain, provides merchants with solutions such as Multibanco, MBWAY, Bizum, and now Pix, serving over 22,000 clients. With the launch of EuroPix, the company expects to gain more clients and projects a 20% revenue increase (in 2024 had €21 million in revenue). Since entering the Spanish market in 2019, Eupago has primarily supported Spanish businesses with strong Portuguese customer bases—such as platforms selling perfumes, cosmetics, and pet supplies—by offering familiar payment options. While currently focused on strengthening its position in the Iberian Peninsula, including expanding in Spain, Eupago ultimately aims to explore new markets beyond Portugal and Spain. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dR_TWwra Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ] #fintech #digitalpayments #payments #pix

Rakuten Viber introduces ViberPay—bringing payments into messaging Messaging app Viber is expanding its capabilities with ViberPay, an e-wallet platform set to launch later this year. This new feature will enable users to send money directly within the app, streamlining transactions without the need for third-party payment platforms. ViberPay’s upcoming features include: ✅ QRPH payments for seamless transactions ✅ Credit and debit card integrations ✅ International remittances for cross-border transfers Viber is currently securing licenses and regulatory approvals, with strong user interest already—around 1 million users have pre-registered for ViberPay. With this move, Viber is integrating payments and financial services directly into its platform, enhancing user convenience and functionality. Source: https://lnkd.in/d6cVrQpG 🔗 Get the most important Payments news and analysis in a 5 minute daily briefing you’ll actually look forward to reading. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gNimrjeR

Citi 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗡𝗣𝗟 𝗧𝗢 Apple Pay Citi is expanding its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering by integrating Citi Flex Pay directly into Apple Pay. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦: ► Split purchases into fixed monthly payments ► No fees, no interest—just flexible financing ► Earn Citi Rewards while paying over time ► Available for purchases of $75+ in online and in-app transactions How it works: Citi Flex Pay is built into eligible Citi credit cards, allowing cardholders to opt in at checkout—no additional credit check or application needed. While the default option is a 3-month plan, longer terms are available with a monthly fee. Why now? This move follows Apple’s decision to phase out Apple Pay Later in favor of third-party BNPL integrations. Citi is leveraging ChargeAfter’s Lending Hub, which connects banks, merchants, and lenders to streamline the BNPL experience. The future of payments is all about embedded finance—and Citi is making its move. Will BNPL through traditional banks gain traction over fintech-led offerings? Let’s discuss. 👇 Source: https://lnkd.in/dT_U5ejF