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We could see similar experiments in other countries where Google pays news organizations to use their content, such as Canada or Australia.

Clover launched in three new markets—Brazil, Mexico, and Australia—in 2024, which helped propel this growth. This European push will further support payment volume and revenue growth. The bigger picture: Clover also rolled out new products last year, which it can now market across Europe.

AEG Presents will give Amex cardholders access to the most in-demand artists in the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Through the American Express Venue Collection, eligible members can expect benefits like ticket access, dedicated entrances, and exclusive concession offers. Certain venues like The O2, the Crypto.com Arena, and Dignity Health Sports Park will offer exclusive lounges.

Consumers were from 18 countries, namely Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, the UK, and the US.

As a result, more than a third (34%) of ecommerce retailers in the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain plan to increase their delivery charges in 2024, per a November 2023 study by ShipEngine and Retail Economics. But consumers don’t want to pay extra for delivery.

Australia-based Bendigo Bank and UAE-based Wio Bank, have already signed up to issue the credentials to their customers. Mastercard also scored partnerships with payment providers like i2c, Marqeta, and Galileo Financial Technologies. What’s at stake: Mastercard wants to win favor with digitally native Gen Zers.

37% of ecommerce marketers worldwide use AI for customer service and support, according to February 2024 data by Qualtrics and Klaviyo.