Financial Services

Thales Gemalto PVC-free card: a step towards sustainable payments

Plastic is everywhere, from packaging and electronics to payment cards. Each year, more than three billion plastic payment cards are shipped globally, each containing approximately five grams of plastic. That adds up to nearly 15,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, much of which ends up in landfills or oceans, contributing significantly to long-term environmental harm. […]

Digital Transformation in Payments: A Frictionless Future

The payments landscape is evolving faster than ever. With consumer expectations at an all-time high, the demand for seamless, secure, and flexible transactions is reshaping digital payment technologies.  Thales isn’t just keeping pace, we’re leading the charge, leveraging decades of expertise in EMV issuance and supporting financial institutions worldwide.  Understanding the Current Landscape of Digital […]

Paris’s mobile Navigo card shows the way for public transit…

New technologies are redefining the possibilities of public transit ticketing. Across transport networks worldwide, mobile and contactless solutions are leading the way. Offering seamless transactions and unparalleled user convenience, ‘tap and go’ schemes are proving a hit with commuters, tourists and transport operators alike. As a result, the global mobile ticketing market is predicted to […]

The Rise of Online Payments and the Future of Click…

Online and e-commerce payments are booming, growing five times faster than in-store payments. However, this dramatic shift brings challenges for merchants, issuers, and end users, including security concerns, higher drop-off rates, increased operational costs, and missed revenue opportunities for banks.  It has been estimated that 70.19% of online shopping carts will have been abandoned worldwide […]

How Can Banks Combat Online Payment Fraud in 2024?

In our earlier blog, in recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, we drew attention to the evolving payment fraud landscape facing banks.  As fraudsters become more sophisticated, financial institutions must adopt advanced security measures to protect their customers and assets. This blog delves into four innovative solutions that are making significant strides in combating banking […]