Payments

Lightspeed Commerce, a prominent provider of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail and hospitality sectors, has recently announced it is conducting a strategic review, fueling speculation about a potential sale. This move comes at a time of significant flux in the POS and payments landscape, with POS systems evolving into vital tools for businesses […]

In an era where digital transactions are ubiquitous, the security of sensitive payment information has become paramount. With phishing schemes, compromised Wi-Fi networks, and various data breaches exposing millions of payment card numbers, cybercriminals can acquire stolen card data at minimal costs and exploit it for significant financial gains. Such breaches result in substantial losses

The world of payment processing is notoriously complex and often shrouded in opacity, leaving many merchants struggling to understand their true costs. As outlined in Dale Laszig’s recent article in Practical Commerce, the advent of AI-powered tools like Fee Navigator and Staitment offers a promising solution by unraveling the intricacies of credit card processing statements

Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, has taken another significant step in its pan-African expansion by securing a Payment Systems Operator (PSO) license from the Bank of Uganda. This new license marks the company’s entry into Uganda, following recent similar approvals in Ghana and Mozambique, further cementing Flutterwave’s presence across the continent. Flutterwave is an