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EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
Europe // February 09, 2026

Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

ECB’s Cipollone: Digital Euro to Anchor Europe’s Retail Payment Infrastructure
Digital Payments // January 29, 2026

European payments sovereignty moved back to the top of the policy agenda Thursday (Jan. 29) as European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone said the digital euro would provide the retail payments infrastructure the euro zone currently lacks, per Reuters. Get the Full...

Procure Ai Raises $13 Million to Expand Procurement Automation Solutions in Europe
artificial intelligence // November 26, 2025

Procure Ai has secured $13 million in a seed round to expand its engineering organization, strengthen its go-to-market teams and enter more European countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

KKR to Buy Up to $75 Billion of PayPal’s BNPL Loan Receivables in Europe
Buy Now Pay Later // November 17, 2025

PayPal Holdings and global investment firm KKR renewed their agreement in which KKR’s credit funds and accounts purchase PayPal’s European buy now, pay later (BNPL) receivables. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta, Klarna and Spotify Join Call for EU Regulations for AI

September 25, 2024
As European tech leaders urge regulatory clarity to stay competitive in artificial intelligence, New York lawmakers contemplate stricter controls, highlighting the global struggle to balance innovation and oversight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

What the US Can Learn From Europe’s Digital Wallet Renaissance

September 03, 2024
Digitization over the past decade-plus has transformed the back office with next-generation software solutions. But it’s not just the back office; innovations like digital wallets have been transforming the proverbial...

Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe

July 12, 2024
For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad range of services that forge...

Eight in 10 EU Mid-Market Firms Needed Working Capital Solutions in 2023

March 28, 2024
European middle-market firms have the second-highest need for working capital solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
Worldline Scales One Commerce Across Europe to Support Cross-Border Sales

February 20, 2026
Payment services provider Worldline is preparing to expand the availability of its new omnichannel retail platform across Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives

February 09, 2026
Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ECB’s Cipollone: Digital Euro to Anchor Europe’s Retail Payment Infrastructure

January 29, 2026
European payments sovereignty moved back to the top of the policy agenda Thursday (Jan. 29) as European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone said the digital euro would...

Procure Ai Raises $13 Million to Expand Procurement Automation Solutions in Europe

November 26, 2025
Procure Ai has secured $13 million in a seed round to expand its engineering organization, strengthen its go-to-market teams and enter more European countries. Get the Full Story Complete the...