Issuers may provide relief for borrowers who fall behind on installment loans — and mitigate some of the reputational hit to merchants in the process.

The partnership provides the fintech's clients with access to The Clearing House's RTP network.

The bank's purchase of AxiaMed gives it a digital gateway to the medical industry, speeding deployment amid growing competition.

The two payment brands have found ways to limit currency conversion risk — a key concern among banks and merchants.

The Justice Department's probe of Visa highlights whether merchants are properly equipped to adapt to the cost of debit spending as more commerce goes digital.

The abrupt shutdown of retail a year ago led to a rise of digital shopping — and fraud. And the most tech-savvy consumers may be the most vulnerable, according to TransUnion data.

Non-fungible tokens are taking the digital world by storm. They could displace traditional payment rails, but they could also be a handy tool for cybercrooks.

Early in the pandemic, Michigan's Astera Credit Union realized that if it could not support touchless transactions, its members were likely to go elsewhere.

The Justice Department has already successfully intervened to break up Visa's deal to buy Plaid. Merchants welcome reports that it is looking at Visa's routing practices.

Showcasing contactless ATM access and enabling easier use of stimulus funds are among the ways the megabank and digital upstart are tailoring services to customers acquired during the pandemic.