This month we catch up with Meabh Hogan, Senior HR Manager UK & Ireland, to talk through her career and life at Paysafe.

An interview with Chris Petersen, who is one of our newest female leaders at Paysafe, about her experiences in the workplace and the path to inspiring career growth.

Zak Cutler, Paysafe’s President of Global Gaming, argues that payments diversity twinned with a robust affiliate marketing channel are essential if American online sportsbooks want to convert and keep players on board

The number of female entrepreneurs is increasing around the world, yet many women continue to face significant obstacles when starting their own businesses. Fintech providers that champion broader representation within the global SMB community are providing solutions to help level the playing field.

Paysafe’s latest collaboration with Mastercard via its T&E Risk Monitor tool will focus on delivering an innovative risk management solution set to improve working relationships between merchant acquirers and the travel sector.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating women at Paysafe and women in the workplace. With this in mind, we have asked some of our colleagues and members of our Women@Paysafe employee network, to reflect on the topics affecting women in our industry today, and what International Women’s Day means to them.

Paysafe’s latest iGaming study with sports bettors in North America and the UK found that four out of ten players consider quick and easy payouts as the most important factor when deciding where to play. And digital wallets offer the best experience when it comes to payouts.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it’s time to take a look at diversity in fintech from the perspective of female representation in the industry. With both finance and technology being traditionally male-dominated fields, we’ve typically seen a similar make-up in the fintech industry. However, this has slowly been changing, with a number of external factors creating a foundation for more diversity in the sector.

The growth of cashless payments is making it harder for cash-reliant consumers to pay for essentials like utilities, healthcare, and even government services. eCash can make these services more accessible and inclusive, while cutting costs for providers.

In an article originally published in Hospitality Technology, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how small businesses that offer an experiential service will need to leverage frictionless transactions to remain competitive this year.

Zak Cutler, President of Global Gaming at Paysafe, assesses the key trends from our 2023 ‘All the ways players pay’ research report, and what they mean for UK online sportsbook operators looking to boost acquisition and retention.

This month we saw the annual tradition of creating New Year’s resolutions. According to a YouGov poll, 50% of adults say exercising was their top resolution. It’s no secret that after the festive season’s overindulgence, many people look to get back in shape – whether by signing up at a gym, joining a yoga or pilates studio or practicing self-care at a spa or wellness center.

The year of the Rabbit started last week. As many populations worldwide celebrated the beginning of the lunar year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our Asian@Paysafe Diversity & Inclusion employee network which launched last year – a group focused on celebrating Asian culture and heritage. We have asked our colleagues what makes the Asian culture unique, the Asian personalities that inspire them and how companies can make the workplace more inclusive for Asian colleagues.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are scrutinising our spending and trying to find ways to budget more effectively. Here, we explore why cash is proving key – and how merchants can offer payments options that better meet consumers’ needs and drive inclusivity.

2022 was a banner year for iGaming. The sector has undergone an expansion in North America and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. More broadly, the global regulated gambling market is projected to grow by $260.44 billion during 2023-2027, according to Research and Markets. With operators keen to continue their growth and expansion into more jurisdictions, enhancing the user experience becomes vital, especially as it relates to payments.

Paysafe’s new partnership with Markaaz highlights the importance of data – from managing a business’ online presence to finding new ways to engage with customers - to successfully drive long-term small business growth.

2022 was a year of significant growth for global iGaming, especially through the increase in new markets embracing legal online sports betting or casino. It’s thanks to this that the industry is starting the new year in a strong position.

As the holiday celebrations continue, including Noche Buena, Ano Viejo and Ano Nuevo, which are observed by many Latino families, we take a moment to reflect on this year’s launch of our Latinos@Paysafe Diversity & Inclusion employee network – a group focused on celebrating Latin culture and heritage. We’ve spoken to colleagues and allies about Latin culture and what being Latino means to them, and how we’ve been making our workplace more Latino-friendly and celebratory of the vibrant Latin culture.

In an increasingly digital payments landscape, there are many good reasons to make sure cash remains part of the mix. And it’s especially at times like Christmas that we see why.

QR codes that allow customers to order and pay-at-table are on the rise in the U.S., improving the restaurant experience without sacrificing the quality of service.

In a recent interview with media outlet, We Are Tech Women, Zdravka Dzhaleva – a Senior Software Engineer at Paysafe in Sofia – shares her experience of being a woman in technology, and talks mentoring, career development and gender parity. Read on to discover what she had to say.

Movember could be seen as a fun period to grow a moustache, but there is much more to it than that. It is about raising awareness for men’s mental health issues like suicide and physical health issues, like prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

For millions of people across Europe and the U.S., cash is the only way they can buy essentials and participate in the mainstream economy. But protecting access to cash benefits everyone — including consumers who are willing and able to pay with cashless methods.

Small businesses play a vital role in building up local communities – from creating jobs to driving economic growth through new ideas and innovations that enrich the regions they serve and live in – these companies are paving the future while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

One in four crypto holders aged 18-24 in the U.K. and in the U.S. consider crypto their main job or income stream. And for one in two, it’s a weekly habit. New study explores the views of young crypto investors.

U.S. consumers’ in-store and online payment preferences have never been as diverse as they are today. In an article originally published in American retail media outlet Total Retail, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how U.S. retailers can tailor their in-store and online checkouts to meet customer expectations.

Despite being home to some of the biggest names in the industry — N26, bunq, and Vivid Money just to name three — the DACH region has lagged behind the rest of Europe when it comes to neobank adoption. Could accepting eCash move the needle as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic?

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, nearly one in four new businesses is Hispanic-owned. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, we take a moment to look at the representativity of the Latino and Hispanic communities in the country and how payment processing can serve as an ally to this growing merchant segment.

2022 has certainly reinforced the old adage that the only constant is change; especially so in the crypto market. We commissioned independent* research amongst 2,000 crypto holders as the crypto downturn rocked the market and made headlines in the mainstream media. As alerts of losses and uncertainty went global, we were taking a pulse check of crypto holders’ thoughts and feelings.

This month we catch up with Stipe Batinica, Trainee Product Management, to talk through his career and life at Paysafe.

Beyond product innovation, Fintech companies are collaborating with community advocates, non-profits, and other institutions to impart positive social change and build a more transparent, accessible, and inclusive financial system.

Consumer demand for online cash payments is on the rise. Merchants who accept it at the online checkout stand to gain a significant competitive edge.

Today, around the world, and particularly among younger generations, smartphone apps and digital wallets are used to make purchases and transfer payments with just a few taps. There are several emerging payment options available that are quickly gaining popularity with consumers. This brings a great level of convenience to online purchases and transactions.

Keeping their payment details safe is customers' top priority when they shop online. But that doesn't mean they're willing to jump through endless hoops or accept poor user experiences as the inevitable price of greater security.

We’re seeing both tried-and-tested and more novel applications of embedded finance from players in all industries. Here we take a look at some use cases – and highlight the three critical elements that successful approaches have in common.

For both fintechs and incumbents, a stand-out customer experience is increasingly synonymous with digitalization. But a truly inclusive financial system should be accessible to everyone, including those who predominantly rely on cash.

Following a pandemic that transformed consumer payment and shopping habits, convenience and grocery stores across the U.S. are deploying easy-to-use solutions to help reduce checkout times and create an enhanced customer experience.

Massachusetts blazed the trail in 1978, making it illegal for businesses to refuse cash payments back when debit cards and credit cards were still rare and digital wallets were the stuff of science fiction.

With booming eCommerce, high smartphone adoption, and the Central Bank driving initiatives to promote financial inclusion, payment methods such as instant bank transfer Pix are seeing huge uptake.

This month we catch up with Jose Luis Borja Castellano a Trainee in Vienna to talk through his career and life at Paysafe.

While the hype is enough to make any and every company think it’s easy to unleash a raft of payment options, is that true in practice? In this latest article in our embedded finance series, we look at some key considerations for creating a successful embedded finance strategy.

A leader in Latin America when it comes to financial inclusion, the big banked population of Chile use their debit cards more than ever. But as eCommerce continues to increase, alternative payments methods (APMs) are gaining traction.

In this article, we’re exploring the embedded finance environment today. How and why we’ve got to where we are, and what embedded finance means for consumers, merchants, and other key players.

Most Americans think a college education is important. But for a growing number of young people, the cost of attending and obtaining a degree is increasingly prohibitive.

How has the skyrocketing cost of living changed customers’ payment preferences? What are their expectations moving forward, and how do they fit with the payment trends we've been observing over the past few years? In April this year, we interviewed 11,000 consumers in 10 countries across Europe and the Americas to find out.

It might be a hot topic for merchants, payments providers, banks, and a plethora of other financial services players, but what do consumers think – and know – about embedded payments?

Supporting a large unbanked population and with alternative payment methods (APMs) already trusted by many consumers, Peru presents a rich opportunity for merchants.

This month we catch up with Leroy Godfrey a Business Analyst in Houston to talk through his career and life at Paysafe.

In an article originally published last month in gaming industry news outlet EGR North America, Zak Cutler, who leads our North America iGaming division, analyzes the true value of payments for U.S. operators’ player acquisition and retention strategies.

Burgeoning eCommerce is making Latin America an attractive market for merchants. And the appetite for alternative payment methods keeps on growing. Paysafe’s latest Lost in Transaction survey highlights some key trends in people’s payments habits in the region.

Throughout the 2010s, governments and international organisations pushed harder than ever to boost financial inclusion.

After more than a decade of largely unfulfilled potential, it's beginning to feel as if cryptocurrencies are turning a corner.

Major changes are taking place in the digital currency marketplace. The total number of cryptocurrency owners almost tripled in 2021, from 106 million to 295 million, and a recent report from Crypto.com predicted that number could reach one billion by the end of 2022.

Enhanced payments solutions are helping businesses become more efficient, win customers, and ultimately grow their bottom line. Here’s how.

AI. We’ve read about the hype and the promise – as well as some amazing applications in many industries. Here we look at how it’s impacting payments in particular.

Understanding how the regulatory environment is changing to provide broader protection for consumers and what this means for specialized businesses.

Supporting colleagues and yourself through stress

Digital banking continues to challenge traditional financial services, but the competition for customers is getting fierce. So who will come out on top?

Zak Cutler, Paysafe’s CEO of North America iGaming division, discusses the diverse benefits that payments can bring to U.S. online sportsbooks and iGaming brands, in an op-ed piece he originally contributed to SBC Americas.

Erica Singerman works at Paysafe in Montreal as an Operations Performance Analyst. She volunteers as the Canadian Lead for Paysafe’s global network, Women@Paysafe.

Chi Eun Lee, EVP & Chief of Staff and Women@Paysafe Executive Sponsor writes for PaymentExpert on the importance of International Womens’ Day and what steps can be taken to ‘break the bias’ within the payment industry.

We have already seen huge growth in consumer adoption in the past two years. But have we reached a crossroads, and what does that mean for businesses?

SMBs don’t believe that their payments are secure, according to our latest research.

Today, embedding payments and other financial products into non-financial apps — embedded finance — is the most exciting trend in fintech, and with good reason.

How do we #BreaktheBias in the payments industry?

Cart abandonments remain a significant problem for online businesses. Could alternative payments be the answer?

Cody is a software engineer on the Atlanta team.

Are we only 12 months away from the majority of businesses offering crypto in their online checkout?

The payments industry continues to evolve at pace. Here are some of the factors we expect to have the biggest influences on consumers and business in the coming year.

We recently commissioned a survey of 2,000 crypto owners in the U.S. and UK to find out more about who they are and their reasons for owning crypto. A clear pattern emerged from the data; there are four types of crypto owner, each with their own habits and motivations for acquiring crypto.

It used to be clear that the differences between neobanks and high street banks were very identifiable. Neobanks were modern service providers built for the 21st century: digital-first companies with fast onboarding and superior user experiences, but no physical presence by design.

It has been clear for years that the future of online payments isn’t going to rely on a general consumer consensus focused on one, or even a handful of payment methods. Regional preferences have been a developing trend throughout global digital payments as eCommerce has evolved, but so too has been a general shift away dependency on card payments.

Ahead of his panel discussion at the SBC Summit North America industry conference in New Jersey last week, our VP of Business Development for iGaming Greg Kirstein sat down with SBC Americas to discuss how payments are integral to the growth of the U.S. and Canadian gaming space. In the Q&A, Greg also touches on Paysafe’s own history in the gaming industry, and where the company is heading next.

Keep an eye on the men in your life: they could be suffering more than you know.

Both consumers and merchants have proved they’re eager for change in financial services, but what we’ve seen since PSD2 is just the beginning. We look beyond the opening up of APIs to see what sort of next-generation payments will satisfy demand as innovation in open banking gains pace.

As the fight for trans equality and acceptance rages on, it’s important we spend time reflecting on how far we’ve come, and those we’ve lost along the way.

Different approaches to banking connectivity around the world mean we’re still way off achieving global instant bank transfers. What will get us there? Creating frameworks that transcend geographic boundaries, agreeing on standardised APIs, and building partnerships between banks and payments companies at local levels.

In the corporate landscape, our understanding of mental health can often be somewhat one dimensional. It's time to think differently.

The role of payments in digital transformation.

The media has proclaimed that cash usage is in a downward spiral for at least a decade. But while it's true that more people are using contactless and other digital forms of payment than ever before, the claim that we don't need cash anymore is misguided.

Charlotte is a strategic partnership manager, working in our Montreal office.

This Black History Month, we’re speaking to black colleagues and senior management team allies about what Black History Month means to them, why it’s such an important holiday, and what we all can do to make our workplace a more equitable place, free of discrimination and full of appreciation.

Gas stations that are not EMV-compliant face the possibility of losing their contract with a major petroleum brand or having to pay steep fines they cannot afford. For gas station that de-brand, there are options.

Getting potential players to open a sports betting account is highly competitive, and in some cases costly. So getting the first deposit journey right is essential for operators to maximise the opportunity of this fast-growing industry.

Building the right technology platform depends on measuring how effectively it is performing. But what is the best way to do this? And which metrics should you consider that will indicate success?

With 2/5 employees hiding their bisexual identity at work, bisexual inclusion and visibility is a pressing issue that demands our attention. How do we make our workplaces more inclusive for our bi colleagues in a way that benefits and uplifts them?

Episode 2 of the Paysafe Insights podcast features Simon Chandramani, VP Business Development, Payment Processing Europe and Dan Stanbridge, VP Global Risk Governance discussing how the travel industry needs to adapt as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our CEO Philip McHugh recently spoke to AlphaStreet about a busy upcoming period for the sports betting markets, our recent acquisitions, and his vision of the future of payments.

Paying for a vehicle can be done in more than one way. So why do Americans decide to take auto loans, and how do they want to pay them back?

It’s been five months since liability for at-pump fraud for non-EMV compliant payments shifted to gas stations. But we have already seen several ways this is going to change the sector now and in the future.

Paysafe has launched a new podcast channel, the Paysafe Insights Podcast. Episode 1 features Afshin Yazdian, CEO of U.S. Acquiring, discussing the impact of the pandemic on U.S. SMBs and how he sees the next 12 months.

Competitive. Innovative. Fast-to-market. No business today can be these things without a winning payments platform behind it. Here we discuss why agility above all else is critical—and what factors you need to consider to ensure you have a platform that underpins success.

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been huge for the travel industry. Finding a new way to work with its acquirers is going to be critical as we look to recovery.

Wowing customers isn’t just about providing new novel ways to pay. It’s about having an agile, open platform that takes interactions to different levels. How to achieve this? Read on.

We have seen a rapid digitisation of the global remittances market in recent years. But how can remittances businesses maximise this opportunity in an increasingly competitive marketplace?

According to the World Bank, financial inclusion means having access to financial products and services such as transactions, payments, or savings which are necessary to fulfil an individual’s or a business’ needs. But why is financial inclusion an important topic for payments companies? And why is the digitization of cash so important to boost financial inclusion and diversity? Here is what Robert Albrecht, Head of Paysafecash, thinks about it.

Being out at work can be daunting for many who identify as non-binary. How can we, as employees and companies, better show how we are inclusive of all gender identities?

Emerging technology will play a critical role in replacing the customised experience banks and financial services have traditionally relied on to retain customers.

Download our latest whitepaper to find out more about the impact COVID-19 has had on the travel sector, and why a new approach to payments is part of the solution for returning to growth.

July is ‘Families Month’ at Paysafe, where we are highlighting our support for colleagues with caring responsibilities. For many of us this has been more challenging than ever during the pandemic. We hear from members of our Families@Paysafe employee network to understand what companies like Paysafe can be doing to support colleagues in a families context.

Earlier this month Paysafe hosted a live panel discussion with some of the most influential people in the world of esports. The experts debated a range of topics, including the impact of COVID-19 and the opportunities it has brought to the industry, the blueprint for the continued growth of esports and the role of sponsors, gender parity, and the potential for esports to be elevated to an Olympic sport in the near future.

Our latest Lost in Transaction research shows that more consumers are using cryptocurrencies to pay. So how close are we to widespread adoption?

Consumer habits and expectations continue to change when it comes to online payments. Reacting to this is critical for businesses, and that begins by offering more digital payment methods.

Before the global pandemic, 82% of rental payments in the U.S. were paid via a check or in cash. And COVID-19 has created many crises, but not being able to pay rent on an apartment or house has become an essential issue for many Americans. In this article we ask Jan Marc Kuelper, VP for Strategic Development of eCash in the US, why eCash payment solutions could alleviate these housing issues resulting from the pandemic to an extent, not only for renters willing to pay in cash but also for property managers collecting rent payments.

COVID-19 has shone a light on a system that was flawed before the pandemic, and as we move beyond COVID-19 we must think about why we would return to the old ways of managing risk for future delivery payments.

Why alternative payments are key to succeeding in the region’s eCommerce space

The pandemic has driven consumers away from stores and businesses for the majority of the past 15 months. When we go back to normal, will the role of cash change?

Today marks the start of Pride Month 2021, a time to celebrate the LBGTQ+ community and continue demanding equality around the world. To understand more about why this is such an important event and how everyone can further support the community, we asked members of our LGBTQ+@Paysafe employee network to tell us what Pride Month means to them and what companies like ours can do to show support for LGBTQ+ employees.

5G. It’s not just about what you can do with your devices, and how fast you can do it. From ecosystems of providers and services to the evolution of security and opening up of new markets – here we look at how experiences, transactions and inclusion will change as connectivity reaches ever-higher levels.

The pandemic hasn’t been the “great leveller” that many have suggested. In fact, in many cases it has exacerbated inequality, and nowhere is that more true than access to digital services and payments

Christian is a Senior Sales Manager, working in our Vienna office.

In-person spending is already bouncing back, but appears unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 levels overall despite nearly half of all consumers planning to return to stores as frequently as they did before the pandemic. However, only a small minority of consumers plan to only shop online in the future.

The use of cash has dipped during COVID-19, but looks likely to bounce back after the pandemic. Contactless adoption continues to be identifiable consequence of the pandemic, but the US is significantly behind other countries.

According to our latest research consumers appear to be slightly more confident in the security of online payments than this time last year. This may explain a shift towards more frictionless payment methods. At the same time tolerance for being a victim of fraud is lower.

The online payments landscape is continuing to diversify, and COVID-19 has been an accelerant. Consumers have changed the way they pay online during COVID-19, and plan to make these changes permanent. In many cases, consumers now have a new preferred payment method.

Download our latest research report on how COVID-19 has changed the payments landscape, and what that means for the future of commerce.

As we look beyond the pandemic, the role of cash is going to be key to recovery and growth for many consumers. This includes access to loans and the way they will be repaid.

The next wave of payments tech evolution is going to be shaped by consumer habits.

While challenger banks have captured the imaginations of increasingly digital-savvy consumers, we're still a long way away from mass adoption.

Toni is a principal software engineer, working in our Sofia office.

From De-Fi and payments to NFTs, the use cases for crypto are expanding. But there are other factors that are driving the price of bitcoin and other cryptos higher as well.

The economic impact of the pandemic has hit many American consumers and businesses hard, and some of those worst affected are the unbanked and their communities. Addressing the issues of financial exclusion must be a priority in the post-COVID-19 recovery.

Businesses may still have concerns about integrating 3DS2 into their online checkout, but there are plenty of reasons for the industry to be positive.

We’ve now reached the anniversary of when the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything for us – both our society and the U.S. gaming industry. It is a milestone that prompts us to reflect and remember the rocky road that led us to where we are today. It is also a milestone to keep us optimistic about the future, and the renewed strength that the gaming sector has demonstrated over the last 12 months, particularly in the online space.

Financial inclusion is a priority around the globe, but in many regions the divide between the percentage of men and women that are financially excluded is growing. So what can be done to close the gap?

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. We asked members of our Women@Paysafe community network to tell us what International Women’s Day means to them, and why it is an important moment to reflect on gender equality issues.

This month we hosted a panel discussion with experts from the payments industry to discuss whether COVID-19 has deflected fintech companies' attention from their gender equality commitments, why women have been disproportionately affected by its economic impact, and what needs to change as we emerge on the other side of the pandemic.

It’s been a big year for all of us. Now it’s time to look forward, to how evolving tech—including distributed cloud, automation and AI—will help bolster consumer confidence, create great experiences and combat fraud now and beyond the pandemic.

Being dynamic and agile, particularly in the pursuit of better user experience for customers, is a common trait of digital banks. This is key to their competitive advantage when compared to traditional banking. And while cash consumers seem to represent a rather conservative demographic as it relates to financial services, this group is an increasingly attractive target for digital banks, especially during the global pandemic.

COVID-19 has severely disrupted the renting market. As the US economy bounces back, cash will play a pivotal role for renters and landlords.

Pramila Rayapudi is a Product Manager within the Risk and Compliance team, working in our Hyderabad office.

Why fingerprint, facial, and voice recognition technology will improve conversion rates at the online checkout.

Five trends we expect to have a significant impact on payments in 2021.

February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is ‘Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity’. To learn more about this important issue, we asked members of Paysafe’s Black community network what the theme means to them, and why it is an important topic to talk about now.

One of the impacts of COVID-19 has been an increase in gig economy employment. Is this shift having an effect on the way consumers are making online payments?

Vanessa works in our risk management team, and is based in Houston.

The subscription economy is booming, and many businesses are turning to this model to futureproof in line with evolving consumer payment habits.

Why payments will underpin the expansion of the US online sports betting industry.

How the last 12 months have changed the payments landscape, and what that means for the upcoming year.

Our prediction of the most significant trends that will impact payments in the next 12 months.

In the wake of the pandemic, more US consumers are making digital payments than ever before. But that doesn’t mean they’re leaving cash behind, with many seeing eCash as the solution to many of their concerns when it comes to paying online.

The global pandemic and social distancing measures have had a significant impact on the ability for stores to do business as ‘usual’ throughout 2020. But businesses remain optimistic about the future, and cite evolving checkout technology as the reason why.

Irene is a Learning Design and Delivery Specialist for Income Access, based in Montreal.

The UK is heading into Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend with all non-essential stores closed, meaning that consumers will need to search online for holiday season deals. How these shoppers pay, and who they choose to buy from, could re-shape the eCommerce checkout for UK retailers permanently.

More consumers are shopping online during the pandemic, and many say they are planning to do so permanently. But cart abandonments are also on the rise, and this is become a problem for merchants. So could cart abandonments derail the growth of eCommerce in the post COVID-19 era?

For cryptocurrencies exchanges, a common issue can be a higher than desirable chargeback rate. But why is this such a frequent problem, and what can be done about it?

Businesses have been asking themselves whether they can afford to invest during the pandemic, with so many other priorities to consider. But the question shouldn't be whether they can afford to invest during COVID-19, it is whether can they afford not to.

Our latest Lost in Transaction research report asked businesses about how they had been affected by COVID-19, and their plans moving forward. The security of their checkouts, and alternative payment methods, are top of their agendas.

Businesses have noticed a change in the way people are paying since the outbreak of COVID-19. Could a new focus on managing their finances be a reason? And if so, how can alternative payments methods make a difference in this area?

With six months to go until the EMV deadline, we take a look at how gas stations have progressed since the latest extension and how far they have to go.

Consumers are shopping online more due to COVID-19, but many still prefer to use cash or increasingly do not want to share their financial details. So eCommerce businesses are turning to eCash to win new customers.

Vanessa is a legal and regulatory counsel, working in our Vienna office.

There is a growing gap developing between those in-store businesses that do have an online presence and those that do not, that has been exposed by COVID-19.

Businesses recognise that integrating new payment methods into the online checkout is critical, and this has been accelerated by COVID-19

The future of healthcare is close to the top of the agenda for many countries as we continue to battle the impacts of COVID-19. So what role will payments pay in the future of healthcare technology?

Educators are relying more and more on digital tools to engage with students. Education platforms that understand how students and their families want to pay online can capitalize on this opportunity.

As we head towards the end of 2020 and the approaching festive season retailers will be looking to end the year on a high. But they also need to think further ahead, to the future of retail generally.

Payments preferences are diversifying at a rapid pace, but there are still universal payment methods that underpin consumer habits. Cash is the most ubiquitous, even as consumers move online.

TJC (formerly The Jewellery Channel) partnered with Paysafe and subscription management provider Vindicia to stay connected with subscribers by recovering 35% of failed recurring payment transactions.

Maria is our head of financial projects and systems for digital wallets, based in Sofia.

Businesses will need to seriously consider how they re-invent their customer experience in line with changing consumer expectations as we emerge on the other side of the pandemic.

Online poker experienced a resurgence during the early stages of the COVID-19 lockdown. So how can operators take advantage of the boom and make it last?

The consumer payments trends we see emerging in the UK as a consequence of COVID-19.

Tanya is a compliance analyst in our Compliance Enhanced Due Diligence team, based in Sofia.

Stores have re-opened, but the impact of COVID-19 on retail will be permanent. What role can payments play in getting customers back through the door today, and the evolution of the retail industry?

Three reasons why ISVs should consider adding a true omnichannel solution to their payment strategy.

For some consumers, repaying a financial loan with cash is the most logical and convenient method. So should more lenders be offering this solution?

The COVID-19 pandemic led to card schemes announcing that the date for the EMV liability shift will be put back to April 2021, but this does not mean gas stations should stop thinking about compliance

Philip McHugh was interviewed by P20 for its latest report: Payments in a Post-COVID-19 World. He discusses how Paysafe is operating during this ‘new normal’, and the future of the payments industry.

Half of Gen Z consumers shop more on mobile than on any other device, making them the leading adopters of mCommerce. With that trend growing, how can businesses better respond to their shopping needs?

As professional baseball and basketball makes its return in the US, we ask what role second screening can play in televised sport's evolution, and how sports betting operators can benefit from this.

Felix is a Team Leader in our Customer Services department, based in Sofia.

Economic migrants in the US are set to move to digital remittances methods, due to COVID-19 and other factors.

Alternative payment methods such as digital wallets and eCash are key to the 18% of consumers that have spent money online for the first time during COVID-19 coming back after the end of the pandemic.

Why there is a shift to online payments in the property management industry, and how integrating payments is critical to a property management software’s value proposition.

Alternative payment options, more payment by instalments, and responsible handling are just some of the topics that will be important to retailers in the second half of the year.

In our latest look at what it is like to work at Paysafe we ask Aneliya Lapadzhova, Head of Accounting and Shared Services based in our office in Sofia, about her career and role on our D&I committee.

In the final article in our Lost in Transaction: The impact of COVID-19 on consumer payment trends series, we ask whether consumer attitudes to security and frictionless checkouts has been affected.

Integrating cash into eWallets is critical to attracting consumers that are new to the world of online payments.

Four benefits for software vendors that partner with a payments provider to offer an integrated checkout within their solutions.

Giving money to friends and family remains critical for many people during COVID-19, but will digital methods replacing cash for these payments become a long-term trend?

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many consumers to adjust their spending habits. But will these changes result in a permanent shift in shopping preferences?

One impact of COVID-19 has been an increased reliance on subscriptions, for food, other goods, or entertainment services. But will we see this surge develop into long-term market growth?

The actions online businesses can take to protect themselves from a spiking chargeback rate and the associated costs.

There is still a significant role for cash in consumer payments, but with shoppers increasingly relying on eCommerce in the wake of COVID-19, will their relationship with cash change? And if so, how?

As part of our Lost in Transaction: The impact of COVID-19 on consumer payment trends article series, we asked US consumers whether the pandemic had changed their attitude to contactless payments.

The growth of online gaming has been significant during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what do these new players look like, and how can the gaming community them for the long term?

Five key takeaways from our latest research Lost in Transaction: The impact of COVID-19 on consumer payment trends, and what they mean for the future of eCommerce

Payments security must remain a priority for online businesses during COVID-19, which is why updating their checkouts now to be 3DS2-compliant now is critical.

Enabling your customers to pay using a contactless card or mobile wallet on their doorstep for deliveries or appointments is one way to protect them and your sales during COVID-19.

For people living away from family and friends, COVID-19 raises its own set of issues. Providing financial support may be critical, but the current circumstances means there are challenges to overcome

By facilitating payments remotely and in advanced of completing the transaction, businesses dramatically cut down the time commitment they are demanding from customers to be outside of their homes.

The impact of COVID-19 is forcing SMBs to pivot their business model to adapt to the changing economic landscape. In this article series we will examine how this can be achieved through the checkout.

An interview with Paulette Rowe, who was recently named one of the most influential women in payments, about her experiences in the workplace and in handling setbacks and criticism.

COVID-19 forces us to change many of the ways we do things, including how we purchase goods and make payments. Knowing what payment methods are available is the first step to managing the new normal.

A spotlight on the growth of iGaming and the role of affiliates in the US and sub-Saharan Africa

Many consumers still want to use cash as their main source of payments. But to do so while still adhering to social distancing guidelines means taking cash purchases out of many stores.

How digital wallets can support people to make payments or send money to family and friends in a crisis.

CEO Philip McHugh’s message to our valued partners about our ongoing commitment to you

Financial services are increasingly digital, but cash is still a critical element of the payments ecosystem. Financial services must maintain their relationship with cash as they move online.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is ‘each for equal’. What does this mean to you?

Diversity and inclusion has risen to become a critical priority for organisations over the past decade; as we enter a new one, this focus will rightly increase further.

The deadline for compliance with Strong Customer Authentication isn't until the end of 2020, but issuers will ramp up card declines for transactions that are not 3DS2-authenticated in the near future.

When trying to navigate through difficult business conditions, one of the most critical supplier relationships for travel companies is with their payments acquirer.

Earlier this month operators and suppliers from across iGaming met at ICE London, perhaps the industry’s biggest trade conference. Here are the topics that were most heavily discussed at the show.

Biometric technology has become increasingly prevalent in daily life, but there is still some way to go before it is universally accepted as the predominant method to authenticate online payments.

The US is leading the charge to prevent retailers from having the right to refuse cash payments. Will we see this trend cross the Atlantic to Europe any time soon? And how might this affect eCommerce?

Paysafe’s latest research report into the iGaming industry examines the potential impact that 5G data networks could have on mobile sports betting

Economic migrants sending money back home is one of the most substantial drivers of regional economic growth, but its effect is being compromised by costly transaction fees

11 trends that we can see having the most significant impact on payments in the next 12 months.

Digital banks will continue to have an impact on the banking sector in 2020. But is their long-term future bright, and what do they need to do to continue their growth?

In October gas stations will be under new obligations for accepting card payments at the pump. In this article we answer your frequently asked questions about how the change will affect the industry.

At the beginning the year we published 11 predictions for the payments industry for the past 12 months. In this article we look back the year to determine what we got right

Gas stations are struggling to justify the costs of installing chip card readers. But instead of asking “can I afford to be EMV compliant?” gas station owners should be asking “can I afford not to?”

The latest article in our 2020 payments predictions series examines five trends that will impact consumers' relationship with cash in the next 12 months

As part of our payment trends in 2020 series, in this article we take a look at the change landscape of deferred payments in the DACH region.

Our predictions of the most significant trends that will impact payments in 2020.

Developers are thinking differently about payments, according to our latest research report Lost in Transaction: A new relationship for ISVs and payments.

The appetite for alternative payment methods is especially strong in younger consumers, according to our latest consumer research Lost in Transaction: Gen Z expectations at the checkout

As an industry that’s ever evolving, expanding and challenging, iGaming is a prime example of a sector that benefits from the adoption of a growth mindset.

When it comes to paying online, our latest Lost In Transaction research discovered that it’s cash that’s becoming increasingly king for younger consumers

With just under a year to go until the deadline goes live and absolute, we can now take a look at where we are now, and by extension, where we're likely to be when that deadline arrives.

Four key takeaways from our recent webinar with Worldpay and Golden Nugget

Online banks must consider how consumers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland feel about using cash if they want to capture significant market share

Our key takeaways from last month's ESL One New York event.

Paysafe joins the Corporate Supporter Program for American Express’ 10th annual Small Business Saturday®

We have reached an adoption tipping point; more Generation Z consumers habitually shop using a smartphone than via traditional eCommerce. So how should online businesses be reacting to this shift?

With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Paysafe is perfectly placed to help multi-level marketing businesses succeed, whether they’re startups or more established businesses.

To launch International Cybersecurity Month, we take a closer look at why financial services might turn to distributed ledger technology to tackle illegal activity online.

Consumers now expect to be offered more options at the checkout than purely card payments. One alternative payment method that is set for even greater adoption in eCommerce is direct bank transfer.

Abandoned transactions are a serious concern for online businesses. But if a consumer was prompted to pay with cash when their card wasn't accepted, could the adverse effect of declines be removed?

Our latest research report, Lost in Transaction: Gen Z expectations at the checkout, takes a closer look at the attitudes and payments preferences of Generation Z. Here are our key takeaways.

Can retailers offer installment payments and a better customer experience?

Since the implementation of PSD2, this week's Strong Customer Authentication deadline has been penned into the diary of the payments industry. But now an 18 month delay has been announced in the UK.

In the countdown to the upcoming RiskConnect conference in November, the RiskConnect team sat down with Paysafe GM, Card Not Present, USA – Shaun Lavelle.

A panel of industry experts provides clarity on the latest regulation updates concerning Strong Customer Authentication, and how online businesses must react.

5G technology has the potential to transform the world around us, including bringing futuristic technology such as VR and AR into the mainstream. So how will this impact the way we shop online?

Yogonet sat down with Income Access Marketing Director Erica Anderson at iGB Live! to discuss the changing landscape of iLottery and sports betting affiliate marketing the in the US.

Three reasons utility providers need to consider offering a cash payment option in their online checkout.

Why online merchants need to partner with a payment services provider with a history of working alongside card schemes in this sector in order to scale their business effectively.

It’s been a year since Skrill announced that wallet holders were able to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Here are our top five news stories in the world of crypto and blockchain in the past 12 months.

Paysafe and American Express take a look at how U.S. consumer shopping trends are reverting back to a preference for small businesses.