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Embedded Finance: Making Payments Possible in New Frontiers

Retail TouchPoints

If we thought the pandemic-driven shift to digital payments was an evolution, we’re about to be catapulted into a new world, where payments will become possible in places thought impossible just a few years ago. Currently, consumer payments account for more than 60% of all embedded finance transactions and are set to reach $3.5

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Apple to Expand Further into Payment Services with Built-in BNPL Option

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At Apple ’s 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the tech giant unveiled a slew of updates for its impending iOS 16 release, including a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) option that will be incorporated into Apple Wallet. At launch, Apple Pay Later will only be available in the U.S.

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Australia unveils draft law to regulate digital payment providers

Inside Retail

Apple Pay, Google Pay and China’s WeChat Pay, which have grown rapidly in recent years, are not currently designated as payment systems, putting them outside Australia’s financial regulatory system. It would also give powers to the treasurer to order regulators to check if any payment platforms pose risks to the country.

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Payment Trends Revolutionizing Retail in 2022

Retail Focus

Modern marketers have numerous alternatives in terms of reputable online payment options. Without an effective method of payment, it is challenging to deliver quality services to customers. In this article, we will discuss some of the payment trends revolutionizing retail in 2022. . Google Pay .

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Unlocking Commerce: The Win-Win of Dynamic Currency Conversion

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One such payment option that has demonstrated its effectiveness in streamlining these transactions is Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency. trillion in 2022. Benefits for Retailers 1.

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Amazon Plans Chainwide Rollout of Palm-Based Payments at Whole Foods

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Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm payment technology to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores by the end of 2023. The identification, payment, loyalty membership and entry solutions are currently deployed at a total of more than 400 locations in the U.S., Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion.

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Global Payments Provider Secures $30 Million in New Funding

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Reach , a combined payments, tax and fraud platform designed to improve handling of cross-border commerce transactions, has received $30 million in its latest funding round. The Reach solution powers transactions in 120 local currencies and local processing in more than 40 markets.