The new bank-led digital wallet is signing up financial institutions, but payment experts say broadening its merchant base and reaching consumers will be an uphill climb.

By enabling instant settlement for bank payments at checkout, the retailer is adding speed to an option that reduces card transaction fees. But getting consumer buy-in may be a challenge.

Apple's credit card business is up for grabs, presenting a chance to cross-sell financial products. But that opportunity comes at a cost.

Regulators in two countries are strengthening rules requiring banks and merchants to accept paper, while a majority of Canadian payments are now tap to pay.

The card network is building a model for account-to-account payments, which are gaining popularity, while Swedish regulators criticize Klarna's money-laundering prevention efforts. That and more in American Banker's global payments roundup.

As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau increases scrutiny of earned wage access, cash-back fees and airline rewards, industry lobbyists are pushing back, while some groups cheer the move.

Crooks can use deepfakes and other machine learning tools to circumvent traditional authentication security methods. Payment experts discuss how firms can protect themselves.

The payment company is enabling consumers to stack multiple cash-back offers as a way to lure consumers to its alternative digital wallet.

The largest issuer in the U.S. has added consumer perks to its collaboration with DoorDash in an effort to expand relationships in its payments business.

The superregional bank is buying Salucro Healthcare Solutions for an undisclosed amount. Salucro provides online billing and payments services to health care providers.