Afterpay confronts new fraud type

Fraudsters are posing as merchants and consumers to make fraudulent purchases and stick Afterpay with the bill, according to a Block executive.

By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 10, 2025

The technical advantage of a specialized issuer processor

Specialized issuer processors deliver legacy-grade reliability and modern innovation, without tradeoffs. Issuing is complex; choose a partner built for it.

Nov. 10, 2025

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Digital wallets proliferate as features advance

As more companies aim to offer digital wallets the rise in competition is sharpening their features.  

By Payments Dive staff

Shift4 founder to keep stake

Just as Jared Isaacman makes plans to remain the biggest shareholder of the payments processor he founded, the company faces U.S. sales volatility.

By Lynne Marek • Nov. 7, 2025

Fiserv exec outlines stablecoin uses

The major processing firm is considering using the digital assets for bank-to-bank transactions outside of normal business hours.

By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 7, 2025

Amazon sues Perplexity over AI shopping agents

The mass e-commerce company — which alleges Comet agents are covertly making purchases for users — is open to third-party agentic commerce, but on its own terms.

By Dani James • Nov. 6, 2025

FIS benefits from NYCE, AI

Fidelity National Information Services said the growth of its NYCE debit card network and increased use of artificial intelligence bolstered financial results.

By Lynne Marek • Nov. 6, 2025

Toast mulls eat-and-run options

The software firm is contemplating a system that lets restaurants store customer payment cards to give diners a quicker exit after they finish a meal.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 6, 2025

Apple sets sights on travel spending

The tech company is embedding its digital wallet as a method of payment at many stages in the travel process in a bid to attract more consumer use.

By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 5, 2025

Trump taps Shift4 founder again

The president renominated Jared Isaacman on Tuesday to lead NASA, but did not acknowledge previously withdrawing the executive’s name.

By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 5, 2025

Cash App claims deadline passes

A judge will consider final approval next month of a $12.5 million settlement covering Washington residents who got text messages from Cash App.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 5, 2025

Fiserv turns to AI for help

Fiserv is embracing artificial intelligence as new executives try to fix major portions of the company and placate peeved customers.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 4, 2025

How agentic AI could turbocharge fraud

Generative artificial intelligence that can shop on a consumer’s behalf could be leveraged by bad actors to commit fraud on a wide scale.

By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 4, 2025

One end-to-end platform for consumer and commercial payments

A single platform for consumer and commercial payments drives revenue and accelerates time-to-market.

Nov. 3, 2025

Executive Shuffle: Fiserv, Mastercard and DailyPay

Payments and fintechs reset leadership this month with new CEOs and fresh executives to jump-start finance, sales and marketing functions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2025

Why one cross-border payments pilot was stymied

Differing regulations across borders makes the instantaneous movement of money a nearly insurmountable challenge, an executive with The Clearing House said.

By Patrick Cooley • Oct. 31, 2025

Mastercard sidesteps reported crypto deal question

“There isn't just one big bet,” the card network’s CEO said, before opting not to comment on the company’s reported interest in buying a crypto startup.

By Lynne Marek • Oct. 30, 2025

Agentic commerce portends merchant headaches

AI agents used by shoppers will change the equation for online sellers, Mastercard’s executive vice president for security solutions said on the sidelines of the Money 20/20 conference.

By Patrick Cooley • Oct. 30, 2025

Fiserv CEO orders major changes

The processor replaced its CFO and added new directors as it seeks to revamp after a management review and troubled quarter revealed deep weaknesses.

By Justin Bachman • Oct. 29, 2025

BNPLs intrude on banks’ turf

The buy now, pay later industry is increasingly offering services that are the purview of banks, such as deposit accounts and debit cards.

By Patrick Cooley • Oct. 29, 2025

Agentic AI raises liability issues

Payments companies seek ways to address problems with AI agents making mistakes when shopping for consumers.

By Patrick Cooley • Oct. 28, 2025

Shoppers to tap BNPL for holidays

Affordability and budget control are the top reasons U.S. consumers are using buy now, pay later services, according to a PayPal survey. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2025

PayPal, Mastercard advance agentic strategy

The digital payments pioneer and card behemoth are locking arms to add agentic e-commerce shopping options.

By Lynne Marek • Oct. 27, 2025

EWA chases regulatory clarity

The evolving earned wage access industry continues to be buffeted by federal regulatory upheaval, divergent state approaches and legal battles.

By Lynne Marek • Oct. 27, 2025

From friction to flow: How automated AR transforms B2B customer experience

To compete today, companies must rethink AR as more than a back-office function. It can be a powerful part of the customer experience, driving faster deals and stronger relationships.

Oct. 27, 2025

The power of AND: Redefining payments for innovators

Redefine payments by building experiences that are reliable, flexible, and ready to scale.

Oct. 27, 2025