Global Payments Acquires WorldPay & Debit Interchange Cap Debates
by Patti Murphy on April 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Welcome to Today in Payments, I’m your host, Patti Murphy, here with your weekly dose of payments notes.
Big Tech Dodges CFPB Supervision—for Now
by Patti Murphy on April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Congress kills a CFPB rule aimed at supervising Big Tech payment apps, leaving consumer oversight in limbo.
Swipe Fee Showdown
by Patti Murphy on April 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Lawmakers in over a dozen states are targeting interchange fees on sales tax and tips, while digital payments gain more ground against checks. Plus, a look at how mobile wallets and payment apps are being used in everyday life. Welcome to Today in Payments. I’m your host, Patti Murphy …
UPS Tackles Hidden Tariffs
by Patti Murphy on March 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Merchants are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency payments, with luxury brands leading the charge, while PayPal's small business lending surpasses $30 billion and Splitit enhances Shopify with seamless installment options.
Paper Checks Are Dead – Feds Make It Official
by Patti Murphy on March 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The federal government is officially saying goodbye to paper checks, shifting all disbursements to electronic payments to enhance efficiency, reduce fraud, and cut costs, while Affirm secures a major BNPL deal with Chase.
Money Moves in Payments
by Patti Murphy on March 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Retailers and financial institutions are investing billions to modernize payments, digital disbursements are replacing checks, prepaid cards are booming, and mobile payments continue to rise—except among small merchants Welcome to Today in Payments, I’m your host, Patti Murphy, here w …
SMBs Will Switch Banks for Real-Time Payments
by Patti Murphy on March 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From SMBs demanding real-time payments to Klarna’s latest BNPL expansion and the skyrocketing growth of payment gateways, the payments industry is evolving fast, creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses and consumers alike.
Payments Surge as Stablecoins Shake Up the Game
by Patti Murphy on March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The latest updates in payments highlight new records in merchant processing fees, a decline in funding for payments companies, the growing role of stablecoins, and an exciting new Google Wallet feature for kids. Welcome to Today in Payments, I’m your host, Patti Murphy, here with your …
Why 81% of SMBs Are Ditching Old Payment Systems
by James Shepherd on March 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As small businesses seek seamless payment solutions, the rise of integrated payments is transforming the industry and reshaping revenue models.
Visa Teams Up with Australian Banks to Simplify B2B Payments
by James Shepherd on March 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Visa's latest partnership aims to streamline business transactions, drive innovation in B2B payments, and create a more seamless and cost-effective experience for businesses worldwide. Welcome to Today in Payments, todays blog is guest-hosted by James Shepherd, here with your daily do …