A boom in local payment methods over the past decade has led to much talk of a cashless future, but digital businesses that avoid cash are missing out on a massive market opportunity. According to the World Cash Report by…
If you’re processing recurring payments or disbursements in the US, your most reliable, consistent and cost-effective option remains ACH. But not all ACH solutions are created equal. The Automated Clearing House (ACH) system is simply the most prolific payment network…
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for nearly two-thirds of global transactions. To successfully tap into this market, ecommerce leaders must look beyond cards and popular ewallets like Alipay and WeChat Pay. “Too often, merchants and retailers enter APAC thinking that offering…
For ecommerce companies, marketplaces, and gig-economy platforms looking to expand in Asia, few countries compete with Singapore's combination of affluent consumers and digital infrastructure. Digital adoption and usage among Singapore’s citizens and government efforts to transition to a cashless economy…
When Rapyd CEO Arik Shtilman ventured into fintech in 2016, he had just sold his cloud computing company and knew little about the world of payments. As a serial entrepreneur, Arik had valuable experience building high-growth technology companies that scale. Since 2016,…
Alternative payment methods, also known as local payment methods, cover many payment types around the world that don’t rely on debit cards or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Indian Rupay, or China UnionPay, etc.) It’s important to remember that payment preferences…
While the United Kingdom may not be quite as big on the tipping culture as other countries, such as the USA, there’s no doubt that tipping has become ingrained in our ‘dining out’ experience. UK consumers use tipping to show…