SWIFT's new retail payment framework includes over 50 banks, and at least 30 already use Ripple. Here's what that means for ...

A New Era in Cross-Border Payments In an unprecedented move that could reshape the global financial landscape, SWIFT has integrated ...

Preventing fraud and scams can be a case of whack a mole for banks and payments companies as bad actors deploy new technologies to fool consumers and employees. But there are steps financial ...

Banks can introduce their own contactless payment limits for customers from March under new plans from financial watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA will allow firms with 'strong ...

Consumers don't realize that their credit card payments involve more than the banks that issued them the card, because there are more than five entities involved in the transaction to mitigate risk, ...

Paying directly through your bank has been around for a long time, but it's not uncommon for people to hate carrying and dealing in cash. Checks helped solve this problem and offered convenience, ...

Here’s why this efficient payment method is steadily overcoming doubts to establish itself as a safe, efficient—and fast—alternative to cards. From instant-payment processing times to real-time ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Harkey is a technology executive covering banking and payments. More than a decade ago, at the beginning of the digital ...