Green Sheet
18:41:50 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license to accelerate payment efficiency
18:35:24 (UTC) 04-02-2026
As US considers AI rules for consumer services, Americans fear losing control over money
18:30:59 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Alogent's Unify shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs
18:29:25 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Wirex, Ultra Stellar launch native stellar payment infrastructure
16:35:54 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Loop Neighborhood Markets deploys Tote's Genie AI agent
16:33:29 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Disrupting global payments: Hristian Drensky exposes hidden money leaks
16:29:54 (UTC) 04-02-2026
PayNearMe's new PayXM™ capabilities boost self-serv adoption, payment completion
16:26:03 (UTC) 04-02-2026
ePayResources and ATMIA finalize merger
Breaking News
Friday, April 3, 2026
Americans prefer cards over digital payments, for now
In the 1967 film The Graduate, the character played by Dustin Hoffman is famously advised to pursue a career in "plastics." While the adviser was doubtlessly not talking about payment cards, it was a time when plastic credit cards were becoming ubiquitous. Now, nearly 60 years later, in the face of new and emerging payment form factors, plastic credit and debit cards still reign supreme. At least that's the case in the United States.
Online Edition – Issue 26:03:02
The evolution of check acceptance, and fraud
Checks are alive and well and continue to grease the wheels of commerce, something businesses and fraudsters alike understand. Precise numbers are hard to pin down, as there is no central repository tracking check fraud. Still, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) warned in a February 2023 alert of a “nationwide surge,” and industry stakeholders consistently describe check fraud as a growing threat.
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Events
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Institute of Commercial Payments Annual Conference
April 29, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Industry Insights | BHMI
Since its founding in 1986, BHMI has become a leading and trusted provider of software solutions focused on the back-office processing of digital payment transactions. BHMI's Concourse Financial Software Suite®, a unique integrated collection of back office products, allows companies to adapt to the rapidly changing world of payments quickly and easily.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
April 4th, 2026
From SMB to Enterprise Sales
Most agents get stuck competing for the same small accounts, fighting over price in crowded verticals like restaurants and retail. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Josh Holden to break down what it really takes to move upmarket—targeting larger businesses, focusing on specific verticals, and building a strategy that actually scales.
They dive into hiring strategies, W2 vs 1099 models, building trust with bigger clients, and why shifting your focus can unlock higher-value deals and long-term growth. Plus, Today in Payments covers major industry updates including debanking concerns, cash acceptance laws, and the expansion of global payment platforms.
Company profile from GS260101
Process globally with your own branded, multi-acquirer platform
In April 2020, right after a once-in-a-century earthquake roiled Croatia, Field39 was born. The founders wanted to shake up cross-border commerce with a technology suite and knowledge base where people could learn about the technologies that power financial transactions.
