(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched Fast Track, a new Marketplace feature designed to give UK consumers greater certainty when applying for credit and help lenders reduce unnecessary delays and failed applications. The service uses enhanced affordability, income and identity data, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 50 percent reduction, affordability checks, affordability data, application completion, application conversion, application delays, Chris Meurice, consumer confidence, consumer credit, Consumer Finance, credit applications, credit cards, credit decisioning, credit eligibility, credit marketplace, credit pre-approval, credit technology, credit transparency, customer experience, digital applications, digital lending, Edu Castro, eligibility assessment, Experian, Experian Consumer Services UK&I, Experian Expands Marketplace Lending Technology With Earlier Affordability and Identity Checks, Experian Fast Track Gives Consumers Greater Confidence Before Applying for Loans and Credit Cards, Experian Launches Fast Track to Help Lenders Improve Conversion and Streamline Credit Applications, Experian Marketplace, Fast Track, financial data, financial technology, fintech, identity verification, income verification, Lendable, lending, lending journey, loans, London, manual reviews, marketplace offers, Open Banking, pre-approved offers, September 16 2026, UK lending market, United Kingdom, verification issues
(IN BRIEF) Adyen has been selected as the global payments partner for SODA Inc., operator of SNKRDUNK, one of Japan’s largest fashion and collectibles marketplaces, to improve fraud prevention, authorization rates and customer payment experiences. SNKRDUNK handles high-value products including … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Acquiring, Adam Brownstein, Adyen, Adyen and SNKRDUNK Partner to Reduce False Declines and Strengthen Payments Across Global E-Commerce, Adyen Supports SNKRDUNK International Expansion With AI-Powered Payment Optimisation and Risk Management, Adyen Uplift, Adyen Uplift Helps SNKRDUNK Combine Fraud Prevention With Higher Conversion and Global Payment Scalability, AI-powered fraud detection, artificial intelligence, authorization rates, branded bags, C2C marketplace, checkout experience, collectibles marketplace, consumer-to-consumer marketplace, conversion rates, credit cards, customer experience, digital commerce, E-Commerce, false declines, false positives, fashion marketplace, February 2026, financial technology, fintech, fraud management, fraud prevention, Global Expansion, global payments, global retail, international e-commerce, jewelry, local payment methods, marketplace payments, omnichannel payments, payment data, payment gateway, payment optimisation, payment processing, payment security, PayPay, physical retail, risk management, Satoshi Kaji, SNKRDUNK, SODA Inc., trading cards, transaction approval, unified payments platform
(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched the Experian Credit Cards app on ChatGPT, bringing its credit card marketplace into a conversational AI experience that allows consumers to discover and compare relevant card offers from Experian’s partner network without leaving the conversation. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Ireland, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 200 employees, 25, 27 August 2026, 33 countries, AI-powered financial services, annual fees, cash back card, ChatGPT, consumer AI strategy, consumer choice, Consumer Finance, Conversational AI, Costa Mesa, credit card comparison, Credit Card Comparison Comes to ChatGPT Through New Experian App, credit card marketplace, credit card offers, credit cards, credit check, Credit One Bank, credit profile matching, credit scores, Debbie Hsu, digital financial experience, Dublin, Experian, Experian Consumer Services, Experian Credit Cards app, Experian credit profile, Experian Introduces Conversational Credit Card Discovery Experience, Experian marks, EXPN, FICO Score 8, financial decisions, financial goals, financial marketplaces, FTSE 100 Index, insurance, introductory APR, introductory bonuses, Ireland, lender eligibility requirements, lender participation, loans, London Stock Exchange, low introductory APR, Michael Coleman, New Experian Credit Cards App Helps Consumers Compare Offers Through AI, no annual fee, No Ding Decline, ongoing APR ranges, personalised credit card experiences, pre-approved offers, rewards rates, transparency, travel rewards card, trusted partner network
(IN BRIEF) Adyen will provide payment technology services for LillyDirect, supporting patients who access Lilly’s FDA-approved medicines and free home delivery through the platform. LillyDirect will use Adyen’s platform to offer flexible payment options, including credit and debit cards, Apple … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Investment, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Adyen Brings Intelligent Payment Routing to LillyDirect Transactions, Adyen Supports Direct-to-Consumer Healthcare Payments for LillyDirect, Adyen Technology to Support Secure Checkout and Payment Flexibility for LillyDirect, AI-powered payments, analytics, Apple Pay, checkout process, consumer convenience, credit cards, debit cards, digital healthcare platforms, digital wallets, direct-to-consumer healthcare, end-to-end payments, FDA-approved medicines, financial technology, fintech, flexible payment options, fraud prevention, free home delivery, FSA cards, Google Pay, Head of Health and Wellness at Adyen, healthcare payments, HSA cards, Intelligent Payment Routing, Lilly, LillyDirect, Matthew Fanelli, online payments, patient payments, payment optimisation, payment performance, payment reconciliation, payment technology, platform scalability, prescribed patients, secure payment experience, U.S. debit network, U.S. healthcare industry
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has launched its banking information app experience on ChatGPT in Türkiye, following BBVA’s earlier rollout of the ChatGPT app experience in Italy and Germany. The app allows users to access current information about Garanti BBVA’s banking … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Investment, Italy, Spain, Technology, Türkiye
Tagged @GarantiBBVA, AI banking, app experience, Apps section, artificial intelligence, BANKING, banking information, banking products, banking services, BBVA, Ceren Acer Kezik, ChatGPT, ChatGPT app library, credit cards, customer experience, Customer Interaction, digital banking, Digital Banking Services, digitalisation, financial services, financial technology, future of banking, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA app, Garanti BBVA Expands Digital Banking Access Through ChatGPT App Library, Garanti BBVA Launches ChatGPT App Experience for Banking Information, Garanti BBVA Takes New Step in AI-Enabled Digital Banking Interaction, generative AI, Germany, Install App, Investment Products, Italy, loans, product information, Technology Innovation, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been selected as Türkiye’s best bank in Global Finance’s World’s Best Bank Awards, a recognition based on criteria such as profitability, growth, strategic direction, innovation and responsiveness to customer needs. The bank was recognized for … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, Türkiye
Tagged 3.5 trillion TL sustainable finance target, artificial intelligence in banking, banking innovation, credit cards, customer experience, customer financing, customer-centric innovation, data driven banking, digital banking, Digital Growth and Customer-Focused Innovation, financial performance, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA CEO, Garanti BBVA Named Türkiye’s Best Bank by Global Finance for Strong Performance, Garanti BBVA Recognized as Türkiye’s Best Bank in Global Finance World’s Best Bank Awards, Garanti BBVA Strengthens Market Leadership as Global Finance Names It Türkiye’s Best Bank, Global Finance, Global Finance Recognizes Garanti BBVA as Türkiye’s Best Bank in 2026 World’s Best Bank Awards, Inclusive Growth, Mahmut Akten, mobile banking, profitability, Radical Client Perspective, Retail Banking, strategic vision, Sustainable Finance, sustainable growth, Turkish Banking Sector, Turkish lira loans, Türkiye financial services, Türkiye’s best bank, women entrepreneurs, World’s Best Bank Awards
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has been named Best Credit Card Provider at the Moneyfacts Awards, recognising its commitment to delivering simple, transparent, and value-driven credit card products. The award highlights the bank’s flagship offerings, including the Lloyds Ultra Credit Card … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged cashback, credit cards, customer experience, digital banking, financial services, Lloyds Advance Credit Card, Lloyds Bank, Lloyds Ultra Credit Card, mobile app, Moneyfacts Awards, Moneyfacts Awards Honour Lloyds Bank for Strengthening Credit Card Offering and Customer Experience, Personal Finance, responsible borrowing, Retail Banking
(IN BRIEF) Experian and RVU have formed a significant partnership in which Experian’s Eligibility Solution will power all of RVU’s consumer credit comparison channels—Confused.com, Uswitch, and money.co.uk. The integration provides RVU customers with personalised product matches based on full financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged application journey, approval rates, Confused.com, consumer credit, credit cards, David Bates, Eligibility Solution, Experian, financial comparison, loans, money.co.uk, partnership, Paul Ingles, personalised recommendations, RVU, transparency, UK Financial Services, Uswitch
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA’s latest mobile app update introduces GarantiPay and NFC contactless payment features, allowing customers to make card-free payments in stores and online. This update enhances the bank’s commitment to innovation and convenience by enabling Android users to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Türkiye
Tagged Android, Ceren Acer Kezik, credit cards, customer experience, debit cards, digital payments, digital solutions, financial innovation, Garanti BBVA, GarantiPay, mobile app, mobile app update, NFC contactless payment, seamless payments, TR QR code, virtual cards
(IN BRIEF) Experian’s latest research shows that attending a wedding abroad now costs an average of £1,956, a financial burden for many guests. Over 37% of Brits have been invited to at least one destination wedding in the past year, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged accommodation, Buy Now Pay Later, Censuswide, consumer research, credit cards, destination weddings, Experian, Financial Planning, financial pressure, gifts, John Webb, loans, travel, UK, wedding costs
(IN BRIEF) Visa will remain Nationwide’s preferred scheme provider under a renewed agreement that extends their 35-year partnership. The expanded deal includes debit, credit, and account-to-account payment services, and will focus on delivering innovative, secure, and seamless payment experiences for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged account-to-account payments, credit cards, debit cards, digital banking, fintech partnerships, fraud prevention, high street, Mandy Lamb, member experience, Nationwide, partnership, payment innovation, payment scheme partner, retail products, secure payments, Tom Riley, UK finance, UK Financial Services, VISA, Visa technology investment
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has completed the acquisition of Tesco Bank’s retail banking business, including credit cards, loans, and deposits, now managed under Barclays UK. This acquisition, supported by a new 10-year partnership with Tesco, will enable Barclays to offer Tesco-branded … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Barclays, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, credit cards, deposits, financial services, loans, partnership, retail business, Tesco Bank, Vim Maru
(PRESS RELEASE) SWINDON, 5-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — British mutual financial institution, Nationwide Building Society announces that it has opened a new larger branch in central Leicester at 7-11 Humberstone Gate and also reopened newly refurbished Coalville branch at 32 Belvoir … Read the full press release
Cards, such as identification cards and credit cards, which are impossible to hack. With a system based on quantum physics this will soon be possible. Researchers from the UT research institute MESA+ and the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have … Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 16-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On 11 December, the EESC plenary session backed the Commission’s proposals on card-based payments, but wants EU citizens to be able to make basic electronic payments cheaply and easily over the internet, both nationally and across borders. Debit … Read the full press release
Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vice President Almunia welcomes Visa Europe’s proposed commitments to significantly cut its inter-bank fees for credit card payments, to a level of 0.3% of the value of the transaction (a reduction of about 40 to 60%) and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law
Tagged ANTITRUST, Competition, credit cards, EU antitrust rules, inter-bank fees, Joaquin Almunia, Visa Europe
New money transfer service: Scan & Pay NFC: contactless payment possible with immediate effect Online safe for personal documents With additional new features, Erste Bank und Sparkassen continue to focus on innovative products in connection with ‘Austria’s most modern bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Retail, Technology, Telecom
Tagged ATM cards, Contactless Payment, credit cards, Erste Bank, Maestro ATM cards, Mastercard, money transfer service, near field communication, Netbanking, netbanking app, NFC, Pay-Pass, Peter Bosek, QR-code, Quick-Contactless, sCredit Card, Sparkassen, VISA
EuropaWire (EW) is the first truly pan-European and leading press release distribution and newswire service for Europe and the European Union working towards consolidating Europe’s voice on the global newswire and media scene. The newswire service comes with advanced submission forms, flexible pricing and PR budgeting, granular targeting, nearly uncapped reach across countries, markets, verticals, industries, audiences, languages, etc., translation and localisation for greater local PR impact, in-depth distribution reporting, metrics and insights including measured PR reach, reads, engagements, impact, etc., no cap on words, images and multimedia to go along with your release, among others. Your press releases will be seen among the releases of Europe’s biggest and most prominent companies, brands and institutions. Here you can learn more about EuropaWire’s mission, achievements, services, etc.
HOW TO GET STARTED?