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Payments Canada is launching its national instant payment system after years of delays, as the country’s payments infrastructure becomes a priority piece of Ottawa’s bid to bolster sovereignty.

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November 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Gen Z keeps getting blindsided by its own debt

Some 49% of Gen Zers have found out more than once that they owe more than they expected

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November 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Can the US catch up to the rest of the G7 on payments modernization?

The U.S. is the only G7 country that hasn't extended direct access to the payments system to nonbanks.

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Can the US catch up to the rest of the G7 on payments modernization?
The U.S. is the only G7 country that hasn't extended direct access to the payments system to nonbanks. This raises costs for consumers and stifles innovation, particularly in cross-border payments.
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November 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Payments processor Global Payments reported it's making progress in incorporating recently acquired Worldpay, but it had little to say about reports that private equity companies are close to buying the company

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Global Payments brushes off rumors it's going private
Private equity firms are reportedly in talks to acquire Global Payments. CEO Cameron Bready declined to comment on those reports during Thursday's earnings call.
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November 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Shift4 signals caution

The payments processor is navigating weak demand for travel to Europe, and softer sales at its restaurant and hotel customers.

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Shift4 signals caution
The payments processor is navigating weak demand for travel to Europe, and softer sales at its restaurant and hotel customers.
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November 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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'Friendly fraud' isn't so friendly. Here's how banks can fight back

First-party fraud is on the rise and could get worse as #AgenticCommerce grows.

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'Friendly fraud' isn't so friendly. Here's how banks can fight back
Data says first-party fraud is on the rise. Payment fraud experts detail what can be done.
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November 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Cards draw customers, Marqeta CEO says

Companies have found there’s “almost nothing more engaging than a card,” CEO Mike Milotich said this week in an interview.

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Cards draw customers, Marqeta CEO says
Companies have found there’s “almost nothing more engaging than a card,” CEO Mike Milotich said this week in an interview.
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November 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Will a ‘blue wave’ push the CCCA?

With Sen. Roger Marshall voted out and Sen. Dick Durbin retiring, the Credit Card Competition Act faces an uncertain future.

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Will a ‘blue wave’ push the CCCA?
With Sen. Roger Marshall voted out and Sen. Dick Durbin retiring, the Credit Card Competition Act faces an uncertain future.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Mastercard scales in India

The card network expanded its tie with the country’s largest private bank, increasing its opportunities to sell to small businesses and consumers.

www.paymentsdive.com/news/masterc...

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Mastercard scales in India
The card network expanded its tie with the country’s largest private bank, increasing its opportunities to sell to small businesses and consumers.
www.paymentsdive.com
November 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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How small banks are facing big payment challenges

Small banks face challenges in adopting generative #AI, digital assets and embedded finance.

www.americanbanker.com/payments/new...

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How small banks are facing big payment challenges
With digital assets, AI and embedded finance advancing quickly, execs from Vantage Bank and Thread Bank spoke about tech partnerships at American Banker's Small Business Banking conference.
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November 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Affirm's direct pitch to bank customers moves forward

Affirm is moving ahead with a long-awaited product that connects its buy now/pay later and installment lending directly to banks' customers.

www.americanbanker.com/payments/new...

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Affirm's direct pitch to bank customers moves forward
The company's Edge product integrates into banks and credit unions' mobile banking applications, allowing financial institutions to offer Affirm's buy now/pay later and installment lending directly…
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November 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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#EWA fintech EarnIn is suing Maryland over its law regulating the earned wage access industry, alleging that the state's provision that prohibits EWA providers from soliciting tips violates the First Amendment.

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EWA fintech EarnIn evokes the Constitution in fight over tips
Maryland's law regulating the earned wage access industry bars EWA providers from soliciting tips. EarnIn is suing the state on free speech grounds.
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November 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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FIS, Toast CFOs exit

The chief financial officers are leaving the payments players as the companies grapple with separate challenges.

www.paymentsdive.com/news/fis-toa...

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FIS, Toast CFOs exit
The chief financial officers are leaving the payments players as the companies grapple with separate challenges.
www.paymentsdive.com
November 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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5 questions with Barclays head of US cards

Twenty-plus years into card co-brands, Barclays’ newest launch – a card integrated into Samsung’s wallet – offers both new challenges and opportunities.

www.bankingdive.com/news/5-quest...

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5 questions with Barclays head of US cards
Twenty-plus years into card co-brands, Barclays’ newest launch – a card integrated into Samsung’s wallet – offers both new challenges and opportunities.
www.bankingdive.com
November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Fiserv bets on payment tech, #AI to drive recovery

Fiserv reported declines in revenue, but said its recovery plan is showing signs of progress.

www.americanbanker.com/payments/new...

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Fiserv bets on payment tech, AI to drive recovery
The financial technology seller, which is looking to sell or sunset parts of its business, is recruiting banks to its agentic AI service while it upgrades its Clover point of sale system.
www.americanbanker.com
November 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Professor Dragon Tang from HKU Business School will visit the @uolmanschool.bsky.social on 4 November to present his paper: 'Order Now at Will, Return Later with Remorse: The Dark Side of PayTech'

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November 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Bilt tackles sports loyalty with $300M deal

The rent-rewards platform aims to stretch beyond housing payments and credit cards with an acquisition of Lava, a technology firm that focuses on sports loyalty.

www.bankingdive.com/news/bilt-ac...

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Bilt tackles sports loyalty with $300M deal
The rent-rewards platform aims to stretch beyond housing payments and credit cards with an acquisition of Lava, a technology firm that focuses on sports loyalty.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Block reaches $964M DOJ pact

The company would pay $764 million of the amount in the agreement to resolve U.S. charges that its anti-money laundering program was ineffective.

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Block reaches $964M DOJ pact
The company would pay $764 million of the amount in the agreement to resolve U.S. charges that its anti-money laundering program was ineffective.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Bill tackles sports loyalty with $300M deal

The rent-rewards platform aims to stretch beyond housing payments and credit cards with an acquisition of Lava, a technology firm that focuses on sports loyalty.

www.bankingdive.com/news/bilt-ac...

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Bilt tackles sports loyalty with $300M deal
The rent-rewards platform aims to stretch beyond housing payments and credit cards with an acquisition of Lava, a technology firm that focuses on sports loyalty.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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#BNPL bolsters holiday budgets: survey

Younger shoppers favor buy now, pay later loans more than their older counterparts, but BNPL companies draw consumers across income brackets, a survey finds.

www.paymentsdive.com/news/bnpl-bo...

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BNPL bolsters holiday budgets: survey
Younger shoppers favor buy now, pay later loans more than their older counterparts, but BNPL companies draw consumers across income brackets, a survey finds.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Google makes big plans for wallet

The tech giant envisions its digital wallet assuming a larger role in commerce than merely point-of-sale payments, Google’s payments head said.

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Google makes big plans for wallet
The tech giant envisions its digital wallet assuming a larger role in commerce than merely point-of-sale payments, Google’s payments head said.
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November 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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How #AgenticCommerce is changing the customer experience

Agentic commerce is changing the way brands such as American Express, Google and Walmart interact with their customers.

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How agentic commerce is changing the customer experience
The new form of artificial intelligence is not just promising to reshape payments, it is also changing the way brands such as American Express, Google and Walmart interact with their customers.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Masercard CEO Michael Miebach said that one-time virtual cards as a go-between between agents and merchants were not a long-term solution to facilitate #AgenticPayments.

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Mastercard touts the importance of agentic tokens
CEO Michael Miebach said during the company's third-quarter earnings call that one-time virtual cards as a go-between were not a long-term solution to facilitate agentic payments.
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November 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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What You Need to Start Taking Online Payments
1. A Payment Processor or Gateway
Examples include:
Valor PayTech

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How to Accept Online Payments for Your Business (2026 Guide)
Learn how to accept online payments in 2026—credit cards, digital wallets, ACH, payment links, and secure website checkout. Simple steps for U.S. businesses.
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November 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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The 8th Circuit's ruling in Corner Post v. Federal Reserve Board ignores congressional intent, leaving banks unable to charge fees for reasonable expenses related to debt card transactions.

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The Corner Post ruling on debit interchange fees is unfair to banks
The 8th Circuit's ruling in Corner Post v. Federal Reserve Board ignores congressional intent, leaving banks unable to charge fees for reasonable expenses related to debt card transactions.
www.americanbanker.com
November 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM