Blackhawk Network Launches Comprehensive Stored Value Platform for Consumer Engagement New platform aggregates refunds, promotional dollars, loyalty rewards and gift cards into unified consumer balances that serve as retention and marketing tools for brands PLEASANTON, Calif. - Global branded payments leader Blackhawk Network (BHN) today announced a new platform that helps brands modernize how they manage and deliver stored value. The platform enables brands to bring together existing ...

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Palmetto Citizens FCU deepens collaboration with NCR Atleos to expand self-service banking access ATLANTA -- NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that $1.4 billion-asset Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union (FCU) has expanded its relationship with Atleos to include Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) and ATM as a Service (ATMaaS) solutions, helping deliver g...

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Alkami Releases The 2026 Update to the Business Banking Digital Maturity Model New research highlights how data, AI, and execution are redefining competitive advantage in business and commercial banking PLANO, Texas, April 22, 2026 -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., in partnership with industry expert Jim Marous and Emerald Research Group, today announced the release of The 2026 Upd...

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Paysafe Introduces PaysafeWallet, the Digital Wallet Built for the Experience Economy Paysafe’s consumer offering expands across 18 European markets, enabling a seamless journey from cash solutions to full-service digital wallet with an IBAN-enabled account and debit card April 22nd, 2026. London, U.K. – Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a global payments platform, today introduces PaysafeWallet, the digital wallet designed to support everyday financial management for cash and digital-preferred...

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PECU Selects CheckAlt to Streamline Loan Payment Processing NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 – CheckAlt, a leader in integrated receivables and payment processing solutions, today announced that PECU, a Texas-based credit union serving more than 20,000 members, has selected CheckAlt’s LoanPay solution to modernize loan payment workflows, reduce manual work, and improve the payment experience for borrowers. PECU sought a more efficient way to support loan payments, particularly for indirect...

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Newland Accelerates UK Market Push with Accredited Terminals and Live Deployments PAYA Gateway partnership enables growth across EV charging and vending, with expansion into retail, charity, closed loop, B2B and unattended payments London, UK. 22nd April 2026: Newland Payment Technology (NPT), a global provider of payment terminals and technology solutions, is gaining momentum in the UK market, with a growing number of its devices now accredited, live, and in active commercial use acr...

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Smartstream research reveals five realities redefining buy-side reconciliations Key Facts • Over 70% of firms still rely primarily on end-of-day reconciliation, while 53% cite timing differences and data mismatches as the leading causes of breaks. • 59% of participants identified external data dependencies as the primary risk, while 47% highlighted internal inconsistencies. And 41% struggle with incomplete or insufficiently enriched data. • 69% describe their T+1 model as par...

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The Payments Association Calls for Revised Stablecoin Regulation London – Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 – The Payments Association, a representative body for the payments industry, has released a report providing a technical and commercial analysis of stablecoin use cases in the global financial infrastructure and evaluates the UK’s current competitive position. Entitled Stablecoins across the payment stack: Applications, adoption and regulatory readiness, the report identifies fiv...

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Cpi Announces Partnership With Street Charity® To Launch A Groundbreaking New Payments Solution To Combat Hunger CPI’s solutions help Street Charity® fight hunger with an innovative payment tool at a time when consumers carry less cash and needs surge · Nearly 50 million Americans are food insecure, including almost one in five children · Ongoing shift toward contactless payments means fewer donors carry cash · U.S. consumers make nearly 50 payments a mon...

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Nuvei Launches Direct Acquiring in Mexico With local acquiring across 50+ markets Nuvei delivers unparalleled coverage, expanding its infrastructure for every payment, everywhere. MEXICO CITY, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvei, the global fintech building the infrastructure for every payment, everywhere, today announced the launch of direct acquiring in Mexico, enabling businesses to process card transactions locally through Nuvei's own licensed infrastructure. The launch marks th...

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