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The Latin America effect: Payments trends and a continent of opportunity

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.

The role of cash in government payments

A completely cash-free society is a myth. Here's why.

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.

Are there U.S. consumers who want to repay their car loans with cash?

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?

Gaining the edge in the accelerated digital remittances market

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?

Why eCash is a serious driver of financial inclusion

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.

Robert Albrecht, Senior Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Director

What’s next for esports?

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.

Why U.S. property managers must think about accepting digital cash

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.

The role of cash after COVID-19

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?