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Partnering with a major BNPL player like Klarna could help Mastercard catch up to Visa’s head start

The company made major strategic moves during its transition year, but it may take longer for them to bear fruit

Generative AI gives payment providers unprecedented tools to create a more personalized purchase journey for consumers, but some use cases are easier to implement than others.

Digital ad spending in the payments industry is set to surge as consumers start to get through the financial headwinds of the past few years. We look at where payment providers should focus their ad spend to maximize returns.

Peru is Latin America’s fifth-largest retail ecommerce market by total sales volume. Although social unrest has stymied online sales growth over the past two years, the country has the potential to become a formidable multibillion-dollar ecommerce player in the region.

Understanding the nuances of how and where Latin America’s 293.2 million digital buyers spend their money online is key for brands and retailers to succeed in the world’s second-fastest-growing region for ecommerce.

From the rise of sophisticated AI-driven tools to new policies reshaping data privacy and competition, 2025 promises to be a year of relentless change. Companies that adapt will thrive, while others risk being left behind in a swiftly moving market.

Understanding the nuances of how and where Colombia’s 13.4 million digital buyers spend online is crucial for brands and retailers seeking a competitive edge in this emerging market.

Budgeting concerns, high interest rates, and other factors are pushing the generation to alternatives.

The stablecoin giant is exploring plans to launch a US-specific token and POS solution

Most consumers aren’t using BNPL frequently enough to make it cost effective

Chile is the fourth-largest retail ecommerce market by total sales and will be the No. 4 fastest-growing digital economy in Latin America. Understanding Chile’s 11.0 million digital buyers is essential for brands and retailers looking to capitalize on this resurging ecommerce market.​

The company is likely looking for ways to reinvigorate growth after a weaker-than-expected Q4

Argentina's ongoing macroeconomic challenges and triple-digit inflation rates have curbed online consumer spending. However, pockets of growth opportunities still exist.

The integration is a win for PayPal after Amazon stopped accepting Venmo on its ecommerce site

Understanding the nuances of how and where Mexico’s 67.5 million digital buyers spend their money online is key for brands and retailers to succeed in this thriving ecommerce market.​

Market instability as well as concerns over an economic slowdown as a result of President Trump’s tariffs are making the BNPL player pause its plans

The tie-up can help Affirm’s strategy of building out its debit card to grow its overall payments volume

The fintech’s push is part of a larger trend of US payment firms looking to capitalize on the massive growth opportunity in China

Commerce media is expanding in terms of numbers of players, but ad spend patterns remain the same.

The P2P player was able to make this pivot thanks to the success of its integration in banks’ apps, which currently lead to 98% of its transactions

Many may turn to BNPL to make these purchases, providing a growth opportunity for providers