Apple Pay stories

Exactly.com has launched Apple Pay Express Checkout, letting UK merchants offer one-tap payments to reduce online cart abandonment and speed up sales.

Mobile wallets are gaining popularity with young UK shoppers, while older generations continue to prefer debit and credit cards for online purchases.

Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.

Hana Wallet launches its Web3 Debit Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend crypto like Bitcoin with USD $5 bonus on first use.

Ecommpay won the Special Judges Award at the Financial Services Forum 2025 for its innovative Payouts via Hosted Payment Page solution enhancing secure payments globally.

Xsolla updates its Web Shop for mobile games, boosting direct revenue with new features that enhance monetisation and player retention for studios worldwide.

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

UK gaming and hospitality venues adopt contactless NFC sticker payments via ASK Global and Sticky Connections, enabling swift, hardware-free transactions.

Ecommpay has won the Best Consumer Payments System at the PayTech Awards for its innovative payout solution enhancing secure payments to cards and wallets.

Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.

Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.

Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.

Travelopedia partners with Ecommpay to enhance global growth through faster, flexible payment solutions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction worldwide.

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.

8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.

WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.

Edenred Payment Solutions unveils a Virtual Card Number to expedite insurance payouts, addressing customer demand for quicker claims processing.

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

Ecommpay has launched its Payouts via Hosted Payment Page feature, streamlining payment processes for businesses lacking beneficiary information.