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16:50:26 (UTC) 04-27-2026

Hitachi Digital, Stripe to transform payment infrastructure, debut joint event

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Vibe Retail, MiCamp to expand modern POS technology for independent retailers

16:45:08 (UTC) 04-27-2026

Customers Bank, OpenAI aim to redefine commercial banking operating model

16:43:03 (UTC) 04-27-2026

Inter Miami CF, Shift4 team up to enhance fan experience at Nu Stadium

16:41:33 (UTC) 04-27-2026

Disbo selects Modern Treasury to digitize payments for law firms

16:40:23 (UTC) 04-27-2026

Mercury receives OCC conditional approval for Mercury Bank N.A.

16:38:50 (UTC) 04-27-2026

Same Day ACH per payment limit to increase to $10 million

16:35:43 (UTC) 04-27-2026

Newland speeds UK market push with accredited terminals live deployments



Breaking News

Monday, April 27, 2026

Is new lawsuit a case of déjà vu?

Mastercard and Visa are facing new allegations of price fixing in a lawsuit filed by three small New York merchants. The lawsuit, filed on April 21, 2026, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses the card companies of anticompetitive practices that force businesses to pay excessive processing fees to accept credit cards, in violation of federal antitrust laws.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:04:01

VAMP turns one as acquirers reassess risk

Visa launched the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) on April 1, 2025, a global initiative aimed at curbing fraud, disputes and enumeration attacks that account for more than $2.5 billion in annual losses, according to Paul Fabara, chief risk and client services officer at Visa.

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Community Voices

This week's featured contributor:

Global Legal Law Firm

Global Legal Law Firm

Based in San Diego, Global Legal has specialized in electronic payments litigation, both locally and across the nation, since 2008. The firm's expert litigators represent ISOs, agents, processors, card brands, and numerous other enterprises in the payments and fintech spheres.

Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

April 27th, 2026

The Rewards Strategy Changing Payment Sales

In a market where pricing and equipment have become completely commoditized, agents are struggling to stand out and win deals. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Jeff Moskowitz, CEO of Tuzo Rewards, to explore a different approach, using rewards to shift the conversation away from price and toward value.

They break down how agents can use rewards to create better first conversations, increase engagement, and close more deals without competing on basis points. Plus, Today in Payments covers fraud trends, AI in payments, tap-to-pay adoption, and emerging innovations shaping the industry.

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Company profile from GS260401

Meet the dual-pricing originators

Established in 1989, incorporated in 1991 and reincorporated in 2004, MBNCARD continues to grow and expand, led by original founder and owner, Jerry Cain. Guided by his vision to balance quality with affordability, driven by customer service, MBN is now seen as the gold standard in merchant card services and payment processing solutions. 

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