Connecting the dots in Payments...

Crelan integrates Wero into its mobile banking app Customers can now send money, generate payment QR codes, and make online purchases with Wero directly through the Crelan Mobile app, without downloading an additional application. The integration brings the European payment solution into Crelan's digital banking experience, reflecting growing consumer demand for simple, secure, and bank-native payment methods. Crelan says it will continue expanding Wero's capabilities over time as part of its broader strategy to support the adoption of a European standard for digital payments. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/eDSMJn6A This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

Ramp expands into Canada with a new finance platform and Toronto office The company has officially entered the Canadian market, introducing local finance tools that include CAD and USD cards, bill payments, employee reimbursements, provincial tax automation, and accounting workflows for eligible businesses. Alongside the launch, the company has opened a new office in Toronto to support customers and build its local team. The expansion is designed to help Canadian businesses manage multi-currency spending, cross-border payments, and increasingly complex financial operations from a single platform. According to Ramp, the move builds on its existing Canadian capabilities and reflects growing demand for automated finance solutions as businesses expand across Canada and the U.S. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/eQCrwnRt This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

MassPay and Finexio expand embedded B2B payments worldwide Businesses using Finexio will soon be able to pay vendors in more than 180 countries and 80 currencies without leaving their existing accounts payable workflows, with general availability expected in late summer 2026. MassPay will power the global payout infrastructure, providing local payment rails, identity verification, account validation, and real-time payout methods where available to improve payment success rates. This collaboration highlights the continued shift toward embedded cross-border payments, helping finance teams manage domestic and international vendor payments through a single AP platform. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/g4ZB-QAz This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

UK Open Banking surpasses one billion payments The UK's Open Banking ecosystem has exceeded one billion account-to-account payments and 100 billion API calls, marking a major milestone more than eight years after its launch. Adoption continued to grow in June, with a record 2.81 billion API calls and 40.16 million Open Banking payments. Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) also gained momentum, increasing 6.7% month over month. The latest figures highlight the continued expansion of Open Banking as a core part of the UK's financial infrastructure, supporting new payment use cases, improved performance, and broader innovation. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/eVAVEdQq This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gNimrjeR Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

Standard Bank Group surpasses $1.2B in China's CIPS transactions Africa's largest bank has processed more than CNY 8 billion ($1.2 billion) through China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), reflecting growing adoption of yuan-denominated payments for trade with China. The service is now available across six African countries, allowing businesses to settle transactions directly in renminbi (RMB), reducing reliance on intermediary currencies and lowering foreign exchange risk. The milestone underscores the increasing use of alternative cross-border payment rails as trade between Africa and China continues to expand. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/e99jUPf6 This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

🚨 ACI Worldwide x dLocal just partnered up on Latin American payments. Here's what it means: Global merchants can now access LatAm's most-used local payment methods through a single ACI integration. Live today: Brazil 🇧🇷 • Pix • PicPay • Mercado Pago • NuPay Mexico 🇲🇽 • Mercado Pago • OXXO • SPEI Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru are next. Why it matters: Alternative methods already make up around 50% of online transactions in the region, and Pix alone now has 170M+ users in Brazil. So cards-only leaves a lot of conversion on the table. The split is simple: - dLocal brings the local payments. - ACI brings the orchestration and fraud prevention. - Merchants get both through one integration. Source/more info: https://lnkd.in/dE7T9n6V Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [ 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ] Nice story, Marcel. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

Getnet adds WeChat Pay to POS terminals in Spain Spanish merchants using Getnet can now accept WeChat Pay, making it easier for Chinese and other Asian tourists to make cashless purchases in physical stores. The integration expands payment options for businesses while supporting international visitors who prefer using the digital wallet they rely on in their home markets. Getnet says the move is designed to help merchants improve the customer experience and capture more spending from inbound tourism. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/eTbQjdvB This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

Unlimit and Xiaomi GetApps expand partnership for game studios. The new agreement combines global app distribution with cross-border payment infrastructure, helping game studios grow internationally through a single platform. Studios working with Unlimit will gain preferential access to GetApps, while GetApps partners can use Unlimit's business accounts, IBANs, and cross-border payment solutions to manage global financial operations. The expanded collaboration aims to simplify both distribution and international payments, supporting developers as they scale across multiple markets. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/e9Y9ad8r This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Mastercard launch USD corporate debit card. Egyptian businesses can now access a USD-denominated corporate debit card designed to simplify cross-border payments to international suppliers, service providers, and digital platforms. Available through National Bank of Egypt branches, the solution combines Mastercard's global payment network with the bank's corporate banking services to support secure international transactions. The launch aims to help businesses expand global trade opportunities while supporting the continued development of Egypt's digital payments ecosystem. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/evBM2nGw This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

Checkout.com receives in-principle approval for a UAE SVF licence The company has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of The UAE for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence, paving the way to add issuing capabilities alongside its existing acquiring services. Once operational, merchants will be able to connect acquiring, issuing, and business accounts on a single platform, helping simplify fund management, improve liquidity, and streamline payment operations. The regulatory milestone strengthens Checkout com's presence in the UAE as it continues expanding its payments infrastructure across the MENA region. Source/More info: https://lnkd.in/e4GQU9pY This and more updates in the newsletter. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dVachRCE Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]