New data from Worldpay, the global merchant payments platform of financial technology provider FIS, provides detailed insight into how travel spending is expected to spike around the upcoming Chinese New Year and the opportunities this represents for UK merchants. Worldpay
Brits are turning to caffeine and croissants to fuel their way through the daily grind, according to Worldpay. Data from the payments processor reveals the secret to ensuring a hassle-free breakfast run, offering a city-by-city guide to beating the queues
Researchers at Worldpay are investigating the use of drone technology to help combat the growing issue of parcel fraud, it was announced today. The payments provider has unveiled a prototype design that could help pave the way for drone delivery
Mobile commerce is on track to become the luxury, five star shopping experience of the future, according to new research from Worldpay. But the UK is behind the rest of the world in the mobile app revolution, as 37 per
Shoppers could spend as much as £1.4 billion on cards this Saturday thanks to a last-minute rush on everything from prosecco and pigs in blankets, to perfume and pyjamas, claims the latest analysis from Worldpay. With Christmas falling on a Monday this
Worldpay, a global leader in payments, is predicting a bumper China Singles’ Day for British businesses, as the e-commerce extravaganza goes global. New data from Worldpay reveals that last year’s event grew by 39% globally, generating more than double the total
Despite ranking as one of the most IoT-ready countries globally, the UK is behind the curve when it comes to consumers embracing connected devices, research by Worldpay has revealed. According to the findings, a mere 23% of UK consumers feel comfortable
From independent florists, to artisanal bakers traditional high-street stalwarts are experiencing a retail renaissance thanks to clever use of technology, claims new data from Worldpay. According to the payments processor, small and independent stores are seeing year on year growth of
As the Virtual Reality (VR) race heats up, research by Worldpay, a global leader in payments, has revealed the UK is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to mass market acceptance of the technology.
Electronics retailers will be placing their bets on a big weekend over Easter, as data from Worldpay suggests card spending on laptops, smartphones, TVs and tablets could be worth as much as £142 million to the sector over the long
Brits could be set to splash out in excess of £128 million on gifts, hotels and dining out in the run up to Valentine’s Day, according to the latest data from Worldpay. Analysis of consumer spending patterns on 14 February
Chinese visitors could shell out over £11m in London alone over the coming week, as tourists flock to the capital to welcome in the year of the Rooster. According to the latest data from Worldpay, department stores and high-end boutiques could
With the New Year fast-approaching, love is in the air for thousands of Brits, data from Worldpay has revealed. The leading payments provider has recorded a 25% increase in the volume of spending with online dating agencies*, as lonely hearts
People living in the North East are the UK’s biggest New Year’s Eve partiers, according to the latest data from Worldpay. Analysis of UK card transactions on 31 December 2015 suggests that North East pubs, including those in Newcastle, could see
More families than ever before are shunning the strain of cooking a Christmas Dinner, and choosing to dine out instead, according to data from Worldpay. Lifting the lid on where Brits are spending their money over the holiday period, Worldpay’s analysis
Christmas Day is supposed to be a time to enjoy and spend time with one another, but new evidence from Worldpay suggests that many people across the UK are hiding away from their families from as early as 8am to
Retailers could be facing a Black Friday hangover this week according to payments processor Worldpay, with analysis of the previous years UK card transactions showing a surge in returns following the post Thanks Giving flash sale. According to Worldpay’s analysis of
Online sales on Cyber Monday soared 22% higher than last year, according to new figures from Worldpay. Global online sales peaked at 16.01 GMT and the company said it processed 133 payments per second.
Verifone, a world leader in payment and commerce solutions, has today announced a partnership extension with Worldpay, a leading payments company with global reach. The agreement will see continued delivery of Verifone’s payment and commerce innovation to Worldpay’s UK customers
Worldpay, the global leader in payments, has predicted that online retailers are set for another bumper Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. According to new data by the payments processor, last year’s sales saw a 10% rise in the
Figures from Worldpay reveal another record-breaking year for China Singles Day, with Chinese consumers spending more than ever before.
Shoppers trust retailers more if they can see modern technology being used in store, claims research by payments processor Worldpay in collaboration with digital anthropologist Nik Pollinger. According to the research, conducted to support the launch of Worldpay’s My Business Hub
India is en-route to overtake the US to become the world’s second largest e-commerce market, according to new research by leading payment company Worldpay. Worldpay’s latest global overview of online consumer spending and payment habits, The Global Payments Report, has predicted
Worldpay has announced a major milestone in helping UK retailers reduce the complexity and cost associated with gaining PCI compliance by becoming the first payment acquirer to be able to offer customers a complete end to end omni-channel payments service
As the pound hits a 31-year low, UK retailers continue to take advantage of the post-Brexit climate as international consumers flock to bag a Great British Bargain, according to the latest figures from Worldpay. In the ten weeks following the referendum,
