Cards & Payments
Visa expands scan to pay QR network across APAC
Visa expands scan to pay QR network across APAC
Unified wallet integration under Visa Pay enhances regional acceptance
Nium joins Visa stablecoin settlement pilot to enhance cross-border payments
The partnership enables USDC-based blockchain settlements for enterprise clients.
The Philippines’ central bank calls for a 24/7 payment system
A round-the-clock operation will enable real-time payment settlement and further economic activities.
More firms plan to support instant payments within next two years
Yet 13% FIs in APAC remain unsure about timelines and readiness.
UnionBank offers 0% installment plans in Ikea for credit card holders
For a minimum spend, cardholders can avail a 0% installment plan for 3 months.
Aussie mortgage holders and renters lead in unpaid card debt: survey
Mortgage payers owe A$1,342 on average, compared to homeowners owing A$787.
Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study
In terms of price, Japan is most expensive whilst New Zealand saw the most growth.
Visa, DealMe launch instant installment option for Vietnamese cardholders
Pilot merchants include Shinsegae Duty Free and select clinics in South Korea.
Krungthai announces maintenance affecting UnionPay debit card use
The card will be temporarily unavailable for use on 11 November 2025.
Affluent cardholders lead spending, travel activity after F1 race: Visa
Affluent card users have 65% more shopping spend whilst 35% of travellers visited other places post-race weekend.
Ant International invests in LATAM embedded lender R2
It includes a primary capital injection by Ant International.
Digital assets considered financial products and subject to law: Aussie regulator
Providers of such products are required to have a financial services licence.
NTT, Jaidee app unveil payment and management platform for Thai SMEs
Super EDC enables SMEs to accept payments and has data management.
Jewel Changi, Mastercard renew partnership amidst rising visitor spend
Cardholder privileges at airport offerings aim to boost spending.
Fiuu launches QR codes for cash-on-delivery payments
Users can receive packages from Pos Malaysia with cashless payments.
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Five ASEAN countries to establish common standards for non-card instant payments
The accord is part of a 50-year roadmap to develop payments.
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