Contactless payments are rocketing, with 226% more contactless transactions compared to this time last year, according to new data from WorldPay. Contactless payments have more than trebled (249%) between 2012 and 2013 (from 12.5m UK payments processed by WorldPay in
WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments, has been named winner of the ‘Best Payment Service Provider’ category at the Merchant Payment Ecosystem Awards 2014. WorldPay claims it is the only PSP to offer the full range of payment
Retailers are enjoying a golden week sales bonanza during China’s Spring Festival, according to new research by WorldPay, the UK’s market leader in payment processing. The festival began on 1 February the day after the start of the Chinese New
E-wallets will rival cards as the most popular payment method globally in the next three years, according to a new study by WorldPay, a global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments. WorldPay’s Your Global Guide to Alternative Payments (Second Edition),
Airlines are focused on innovating their mobile payment offerings to capture anticipated revenue potential, according to the Alternative Payment and Distribution Landscape: Airlines and Alternatives – The Facts whitepaper, launched by WorldPay, a global leader in airline settlements and payments. The whitepaper,
Over a third of women (35%) believe they are more generous with their gifts compared to the presents they get from their family and friends in return, a problem for just 16% of men according to research from global payment
Apple is selling WorldPay Zinc mobile pay-as-you-go Chip & PIN keypads at 37 retail stores across the UK. According to WorldPay, the mobile point-of-sale (MPoS) market is set to grow over the next 12 months, as uptake increases amongst the UK’s 4m micro businesses and sole
Start-ups are driving the use of new payment technology, with SMEs under three years old much more likely to be tech-savvy than older businesses, reveals new research from global payments provider, Streamline. The research shows start-ups are leading the way
A new online marketplace, launched to rival Amazon, has agreed an exclusive partnership with global payment processor WorldPay, which it claims will ensure both sellers and customers using the site are protected by new fraud prevention and security benefits. The
Retailers are at risk of losing valuable business to their competitors if they fail to improve the purchasing experience for international customers, according to WorldPay, the UK market leader in payment processing. WorldPay made the comments on the eve of
UK video gamers are most likely to purchase a console-based video game, and spend more on this type of game than any other, according to research findings unveiled today by WorldPay, a global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments.
Zapp, the UK’s leading mobile payment brand, and WorldPay, the global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments, have announced a strategic partnership to make Zapp’s mobile payment solution available to WorldPay’s thousands of merchants. Zapp’s digital-first approach to
Nearly two-thirds of people (60%) believe they will regularly buy purchases via their mobile handset or other card payment methods and 48% believe they will be using fingerprint recognition systems to authorise the payment of their household grocery shop. Those
Lidl has rolled out contactless payment technology with near field communication (NFC) capabilities to all 600 of its UK stores in partnership with WorldPay. Contactless technology was installed in all stores by the end of July 2013, following a pilot
A third of shoppers regularly use self checkout and one in five favour self service kioks because they don’t have to talk to people, according to research into consumer payment behaviours by the global payment provider, WorldPay. The study, which
UK shoppers are driven by an acute need for speed and will often choose technology over personal interaction, an approach which is fuelling the uptake of new payment methods and transforming the traditional store experience, according to new research from
European retailers are planning to expand internationally within the next two years, yet still view the UK and continental Europe as the best commercial opportunity for e-commerce, according to research by cloud-based e-commerce solutions provider ChannelAdvisor. The research, conducted at Catalyst Europe
Paying for goods and services through fingerprint, palm and iris scanners is the most popular future technology choice for security-conscious shoppers, according to new research* from WorldPay, a global leader in payments processing. One in two people surveyed (49%) stated
Worldpay, the UK’s leading payment processing provider, is extending its pay as you go card acceptance service for small businesses to include iOS compatible devices. The service is now available through iPhones and iPads, as well as Android smart phones and
Mobile payment page optimisation and screen size are impacting the number of consumers willing to purchase goods and services on their mobile devices, according to research conducted by payment processor, WorldPay. The research found retail experts believe mobile devices play a
WorldPay, a global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments, is hosting the inaugural [re]THINK [e]COMMERCE event in Budapest, joined by top payment and fraud experts to discuss the latest developments in the e-commerce industry. The conference, taking place on 11-13 June
One in four (25%) people will regularly use interactive TV to shop by the end of 2014, generating direct sales worth an estimated £750m, according to an eBay-commissioned study carried out by Conlumino. Smart devices are also ranked as one
WorldPay, a global leader in payment processing, has launched a whitepaper and map of the alternative payments landscape, and the varying cultural preferences of payment types by geography. The alternative payments (AP) market is growing at a phenomenal rate, the
Visa Europe is launching a digital wallet service, V.me by Visa, to consumers in the UK, Spain and France in autumn 2012. The company has also announced payments processor WorldPay will be a key development partner in the delivery of
UK e-shoppers spend on average 25% (global average: 22%) of their annual outgoings on goods and services online, shop for six hours a month (global average: five), watch TV whilet shopping online (UK: 51%, global: 46%) and make the majority of
