PayPal reinvents itself: AI, fraud prevention, and agent commerce
PayPal is leveraging AI for payments and fraud prevention, partnering with Meta, and facing a negative stock rating. We'll tell you how to buy its shares from Spain.
Bizum and four European platforms create their payment network in Madrid
Bizum, based in Madrid, is promoting the European payments network that connects 130 million users and will reach shops and businesses.
Wallapop incorporates Bizum as an integrated payment method
Wallapop now lets you pay with Bizum without leaving the app, both in person and for deliveries. We'll tell you how it works and what advantages it offers.
In-person payments with Bizum reach 20 million users in Spain
Bizum now allows 20 million users to pay in physical stores, with 1,6 million terminals. Learn how it works and which banks offer it.
Latin America accelerates in fintech: inclusion, payments and regulation at the center of the debate
Analysis of the challenges of the fintech sector in Latin America: credit gap, rise of Bre-B, regulatory claims and the role of AI in inclusion.
The ECB is looking for online retailers to test the digital euro in a 12-month pilot program.
Eurozone businesses can test the digital euro in a 12-month pilot program before its potential launch. Find out how to participate and the deadlines.
Tax payments via Bizum are becoming more established in Spain: the Balearic Islands are leading the way and Aragon is preparing.
The Balearic Islands have already surpassed 188.000 tax payments via Bizum, while Aragon announces its implementation. Learn how it works and what advantages it offers.
CaixaBank consolidates its leadership in Bizum with record usage figures
CaixaBank consolidates its position as the largest Bizum user in Spain: 9,5 million customers, 171 million transactions, and international expansion. See the details.
Digital payments: the new era of financial inclusion in Latin America
Digital payments are advancing in Latin America with new partnerships, laws, and technologies to boost financial inclusion and reduce cash use. Learn the key points.
PayPal cuts 600 jobs in India as part of its global cost-cutting plan
PayPal is cutting 600 jobs in India (10% of its workforce) as part of a global plan to save $1.500 billion. We'll tell you the details.
CaixaBank sets a new record for mobile payments
The bank recorded a record 139,7 million mobile payments in June and accounted for 44% of all card purchases. See all the details.
Category highlights
- E-commerce in Spain: situation, trends and keys to growth
- The evolution of ecommerce: from marketplaces to the immersive future
- Types of ecommerce: platform models and business examples
- History of electronic commerce: from the first ideas to today's ecommerce
- Most used online payment methods in eCommerce and how they affect your sales
- Western Union as a payment method: a complete guide to receiving and sending money without a bank account
- PCI Compliance for Ecommerce: What it is, requirements, levels, and how to comply
- SPARK Mastercard: The prepaid card without a bank account in Spain
- What is Amazon Payments and how does it work?
- The 5 most popular online payment platforms
- Set up PayPal in PrestaShop
- How to Plan an Ecommerce Strategy for Businesses: A Complete Guide
- What is an eCommerce Payment Gateway: How it Works, Types, and a Complete Guide
Bizum Pay: This is how the new mobile payment service arriving in stores works
Bizum Pay is now available on over 1,6 million point-of-sale terminals in Spain. We'll tell you how to activate it, which banks accept it, and which businesses you can use it at.
Bizum arrives in physical stores: this is how the new mobile payment works
You can now pay with Bizum in physical stores starting in May 2026. We'll tell you how Bizum Pay works, which banks offer it, and what advantages it has for businesses and users.
PayPal is negotiating its sale to Stripe and Advent: a deal that would reshape digital payments
Stripe and Advent offer $53.000 billion for PayPal. CEO Lores is pushing for a restructuring. What does this mean for Spain and Europe? We'll tell you.
Tax payments using Bizum are becoming more established in Valladolid, with a growth of 66,6%.
The Valladolid City Council consolidates Bizum for tax payments: €1,56 million in 7 months, a 66,6% increase. Electronic payments exceed €10 million, and in-person service remains unchanged.
Bizum and the Tax Office: everything you need to know to avoid a nasty surprise
Do you have to declare your Bizum payments? We'll tell you when the Tax Agency monitors your payments, what obligations the self-employed have, and how to avoid penalties. Clear and up-to-date information.
PayPal restructures its business, raises forecasts, and keeps the door open to a possible sale
PayPal exceeds expectations in Q2 2026, raises its annual forecasts, focuses on cryptocurrencies as its core business, and keeps the door open to a possible acquisition.
PayPal rejects Stripe's offer and reports mixed results in the second quarter
PayPal rejected Stripe and Advent's $53.000 billion offer. Learn the details of the deal and the second-quarter results that have impacted the company.
Stripe and Advent try to buy PayPal: the $53.000 billion offer that PayPal rejects
PayPal rejects a $53.000 billion offer from Stripe and Advent. Learn the details of the deal, the reasons for the rejection, and the future of the payments company.
Bizum Pay is here: the new digital wallet for paying in physical stores
You can now pay with Bizum in physical stores: we'll tell you everything about Bizum Pay, how it works, its availability, and its advantages. Download the app starting July 14th.
Stripe and Advent International launch a $53.000 billion takeover bid to buy PayPal
Stripe and Advent International have offered $60,50 per share for PayPal, valuing the company at $53.000 billion. The offer, which has not yet been accepted, is shaking up the digital payments industry.
Beware of the penny scam on Bizum: this is how they steal from you with recurring payments
The Bizum penny scam tricks you with a €0,01 request supposedly from Amazon. By accepting it, you authorize recurring payments of up to €500. Learn how to protect yourself.
The digital euro is now cleared: this is how our payment methods will change in the coming years
Europe gives the green light to the digital euro to compete with Visa and Mastercard. We'll tell you how it will work, its privacy features, and when it will arrive on your mobile phone.
Bizum's leap into physical commerce: key features of the new secure payment system
Learn how secure payments with Bizum work in physical stores starting in May 2026. All the information about security, banks, and NFC technology.
Xbox will make it easier to buy games and consoles with a new installment payment system through PayPal and Klarna.
Microsoft is preparing a "Buy now, pay later" option for Xbox. Easily and natively split your game and console purchases with PayPal and Klarna.
Percentage of online shoppers who complete a purchase and how to improve it
Discover what percentage of online shoppers complete a purchase and what factors increase or decrease conversion rates in your ecommerce store.
Simplified VAT rules for online sellers in Europe: a complete and up-to-date guide
Discover how to apply VAT to your ecommerce in Europe, the €10.000 threshold, OSS and the key rules for selling online inside and outside the EU.
Madrid revolutionizes its public transport with the new smart payment system
Goodbye to physical cards! Madrid implements the ABT system for paying with your mobile phone and always getting the cheapest rate. See how it works.
PayPal launches on the WeChat Pay network: a revolution for international payments in China
Discover how PayPal integration with WeChat Pay simplifies your QR code payments in China. No fees until 2026 and coming soon to Europe.
Bizum expands into physical stores as an alternative to in-person payments
Bizum now allows you to pay in physical stores. Discover how it improves liquidity for businesses and facilitates cardless purchases in Spain.
PayPal partners with Anthropic to boost AI in solutions for SMEs
PayPal partners with Anthropic to integrate AI into services for SMEs, automate tasks, and strengthen its role in digital payments in Europe.
PayPal shakes up the market with its latest quarterly results
PayPal beats expectations, its stock price falls, and it accelerates its restructuring. Key takeaways from its quarterly results and what investors are now watching.
E-commerce in Spain: situation, trends and keys to growth
Discover how e-commerce is evolving in Spain, what users are buying, how they are paying, and what the law requires of online stores.
PayPal closes a $30 million deal with the U.S. Department of Justice.
PayPal settles a Justice Department investigation with a $30 million settlement in fees. Details, DEI context, and potential effects in Europe.
Bizum makes the leap to physical stores and debuts on point-of-sale terminals
Bizum arrives in physical stores: mobile payments from May 18, NFC, Bizum Pay, participating banks and commissions for businesses.
The UK is scrutinizing PayPal, Visa and Mastercard for possible anti-competitive conduct
The UK's FCA is investigating PayPal, Visa and Mastercard for anti-competitive practices related to its digital wallet and payments infrastructure.
PayPal turns Venmo into an independent business unit and opens a new strategic phase
PayPal reorganizes its structure, gives autonomy to Venmo, and reorders Braintree and crypto amid competitive pressure and potential acquisition interest.
The evolution of ecommerce: from marketplaces to the immersive future
Discover how ecommerce has evolved, the current key trends, and the technologies that will shape the future of electronic commerce.
How to maximize the profitability of your e-commerce business in the music industry
Discover how to make your music e-commerce profitable with branding, social media, freebies, and quality products that turn fans into loyal customers.
Bizum will allow payments in physical stores in Spain from May
Bizum arrives in physical stores: how, when and in which banks you can pay with your mobile without a card and with lower commissions for businesses.
Types of ecommerce: platform models and business examples
Discover all types of ecommerce, platform models, and B2B, B2C, C2C relationships and more to choose the best online sales strategy.
History of electronic commerce: from the first ideas to today's ecommerce
Discover the history of e-commerce, its key milestones, origins, technological evolution, and how it has become an essential channel.
Security in digital payments: keys to protecting your company and your customers
Learn how to secure your digital payments with secure networks, reliable gateways, and trusted providers. Reduce fraud and protect your customers.
Bizum in your tax return: how it affects you and when you need to declare it
How Bizum affects your tax return: cases in which you must declare it, which payments are excluded, and what the Tax Office monitors.
CaixaBank boosts digital sign-ups and consolidates its leadership in online banking
CaixaBank will increase its digital sign-ups by 30% in 2025 and reinforce its leadership in online banking with the revamped app and imagin as a growth engine.
Bizum Pay: this is how paying with your mobile phone in physical stores will work
Bizum will allow you to pay in physical stores with your mobile phone starting in May, using NFC, instant payment, and lower fees than cards. Learn how it will work.
What is Bitcoin and what is it used for in the market: a complete and updated guide
Discover what Bitcoin is, how it works, what it's used for in the market, and how it's used as a payment, investment, and digital store of value.
Santander launches its new global app with a version for children
Santander launches its global app in Spain with a revamped design and a version for minors with Bizum from age 14 and 100% digital registration.
PayPal: The perfect storm shaking the payments giant
PayPal is experiencing a perfect storm: a stock market crash, lawsuits, removal from the S&P 100, and an urgent shift towards AI and crypto under the leadership of Enrique Lores.
Most used online payment methods in eCommerce and how they affect your sales
Discover the most used online payment methods in eCommerce, their advantages, and how to choose the best options to increase your sales.
The tax authorities are monitoring wedding gifts sent via Bizum and requiring them to be declared.
The Spanish Tax Agency is monitoring wedding gifts sent via Bizum and bank transfers. Find out the minimum amount you need to declare and what penalties you may face.
PayPay prepares for its historic US IPO amid global volatility
PayPay is preparing a record-breaking Nasdaq IPO backed by SoftBank, with up to $1.100 billion at stake and strong institutional interest.
Revolut takes a key step in the US with its application for a federal banking license and a new CEO
Revolut applies for federal banking license in the US and appoints new CEO, key to its plan to grow in North America and reach 100 million users.
Stripe considers buying PayPal and shakes up the global payments landscape
Stripe is considering acquiring PayPal in a potential fintech mega-merger. Impact on digital payments, stablecoins, and competition in Europe and globally.
Castilla-La Mancha adds Bizum to its regional tax and fee payments
Castilla-La Mancha activates Bizum to pay regional taxes and fees, with a limit of €3.000 and more secure options from the website and offices.
PayPal sparks buying interest after its stock plunge
PayPal attracts the attention of potential buyers after its stock price plummets. Find out what's being traded, why it's falling, and what changes the company faces.
Kutxabank will leave its customers without Bizum, transfers or ATMs due to a temporary technical stoppage
Kutxabank and Cajasur will suspend Bizum, ATMs, and transfers for a few hours due to a technological integration. Check schedules, affected services, and alternatives.
PayPal trusts Enrique Lores to lead its new phase as CEO
PayPal appoints Spaniard Enrique Lores as its new CEO amid a crisis in results and strong competitive pressure in digital payments.
Bizum interconnection with 13 European countries for cross-border payments
Bizum integrates with 13 European countries for cross-border mobile payments, with more than 330 million users and a focus on European financial sovereignty.
Shopify Pay as an expedited payment method: advantages, security, and functionality in your online store
Discover how Shopify Pay speeds up checkout, improves security, and increases conversions in your Shopify store without complicating your payment setup.
How to protect yourself from fraud when buying online and sell safely
Learn how to spot fake stores, pay securely, and protect your data to avoid online shopping fraud.
The Treasury will monitor payments made with Bizum and cards starting in 2026.
The Spanish Tax Agency will monitor Bizum and credit/debit cards from 2026 using monthly bank data. Learn about limits, penalties, and how self-employed individuals and private citizens must adapt.
Bankinter acquires a stake in Bit2Me, reinforcing the major banks' crypto commitment
Bankinter invests in Bit2Me, joining the €30 million funding round and accelerating collaboration between banking and crypto in Spain and Europe. Read all the details.
€900 fine for keeping a Bizum payment sent by mistake
A taxi driver was fined €900 for failing to return a €35,20 Bizum payment sent in error. Learn the details of the case and the legal consequences.
Microsoft and PayPal are promoting Copilot Checkout for purchases via chat.
Copilot Checkout lets you buy directly from the chat with payments via PayPal and other partners. Here's how it works and what it could mean for European e-commerce.
Centralizing payments through smartphones: why your mobile is now the new financial center
Discover how to centralize mobile payments, Tap on Phone, and wallets to sell more, reduce costs, and improve your customers' experience.
ATIB expands payment options and enables tax payments via POS terminal
ATIB incorporates tax payments via POS terminals and expands Bizum, bank transfer and electronic banking to facilitate procedures for citizens.
Lemonpay: secure payment methods for online stores and peer-to-peer transactions
Discover how Lemonpay protects payments in online stores and between individuals with escrow, shipping, returns and warranty for used technology.
Spanish justice tightens the net on SIM swapping and forces banks and operators to respond
Banks and telecoms are already paying for SIM swapping fraud in Spain: learn about the key ruling and the fines from the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).
What will change in Bizum with the new tax controls?
The Treasury will change the control of Bizum in 2026: what it affects for the self-employed and companies, what happens to individuals and what tax risks there will be.
PayPal makes a move to become a bank in the United States
PayPal applies for US banking license to create PayPal Bank, bolster lending to small and medium-sized businesses, and offer savings. Key aspects of the impact on fintech and banking.
Western Union as a payment method: a complete guide to receiving and sending money without a bank account
Discover how to use Western Union as a payment method: collect payments, send money without a bank account, fees, limits, and advantages for your online business.
How will the Tax Office control Bizum payments in 2026?
The Spanish Tax Agency will monitor Bizum and card payments from 2026. Find out which transactions are monitored, how to declare them, and what penalties may be imposed.
Installment payments in e-commerce: how it works and why it increases your sales
Discover how installment payments in e-commerce increase sales, average order value, and customer confidence with integrated online financing solutions.
This is how the Treasury's new control over cards, Bizum and bank accounts will work
The Spanish Tax Agency will monitor Bizum, credit cards, and bank accounts with monthly reports, and the €3.000 limit will be eliminated. Here's how the new tax monitoring system will affect you.
Stores of the future and mobile apps: this is what the shopping experience will be like
Discover how apps and mobile payments are transforming the stores of the future and building customer loyalty. Keys to a competitive omnichannel retail experience.
Online payment platforms: key options for your eCommerce
Discover the best online payment platforms, how they work, and which ones to integrate into your eCommerce store to sell more with complete security.
Payment methods for online stores: a complete guide, options, and security
Discover the best payment methods for your eCommerce, how to integrate them securely, and increase conversions from checkout.
NFC: what it is, how it works, and how to pay securely with your mobile phone
Discover what NFC is, how to pay with your mobile phone, security, activation, and uses. A clear guide for users and businesses that accept contactless payments.
Fraud and security in online payments: risks, secure payment methods, warning signs, and strategies for businesses and consumers
Avoid online payment fraud: safe methods, risk warnings, and key practices to protect your data and transactions.
Ecommerce and online payment trends: a complete, frictionless guide
Mobile payments, BNPL, anti-fraud AI, and social commerce. Optimize your ecommerce with modern, frictionless strategies.
Santander and nine other international banks are studying a stablecoin.
Ten major banks, including Santander, are exploring a 1:1 stablecoin with G7 currencies. Learn about the project's goals, members, and status.
Amazon activates installment payments in Spain with Santander financing.
Defer purchases on Amazon.es from €60 to €3.000 over 4-40 months with Zinia (Santander). Fast registration with DNI/NIE, gradual rollout, and some exclusions.
OpenAI launches Instant Checkout on ChatGPT: direct purchases in chat
Instant Checkout arrives on ChatGPT: Shop on Etsy in the US; Shopify is joining soon. How it works, fees, and scope of the new feature.
WebMoney, the online payment platform for individuals and businesses: wallets, gateways, and security
WebMoney: Send and receive money online with wallets, gateways, P2P lending, and high security. Ideal for individuals and businesses.
PayPal expands installment payments with 6, 12, and 24 installments in Spain and Italy.
PayPal's new BNPL plans: pay in 6, 12, or 24 installments in Spain and Italy, with no late fees and automatic activation for merchants.
Inditex promotes mobile payments: InWallet, checkout-free payments, and RFID in Spanish stores.
Inditex activates mobile payments and checkout-free payments. This is how InWallet works with QR, NFC, and RFID in key Zara stores and the rest of the group.
Stripe presents Tempo, its blockchain focused on payments with stablecoins
Stripe launches Tempo, a blockchain for stablecoin payments. Key points, partners, regulations, and challenges for the project that seeks to scale on-chain payments.
PCI Compliance for Ecommerce: What it is, requirements, levels, and how to comply
PCI DSS for e-commerce: What it is, 12 requirements, levels, and how to comply to safely accept cards and avoid penalties.
The Tax Agency accelerates income tax refunds, warns self-employed workers, and strengthens payment controls.
Personal Income Tax deadlines, notices to self-employed workers, and new card payment controls: how the Tax Agency operates and what you should keep in mind.
Guide to getting free gifts in Temu without inviting anyone
How to get free gifts in Temu without referrals: where the option is, which challenges to choose, and how to get rewards without inviting anyone.
Payoneer grows revenue but reduces profit and margin in Q2
Payoneer beats revenue estimates, misses EPS, and adjusts margins. Key quarterly highlights and growth prospects.
Complete guide to electronic invoicing for the self-employed
Are you self-employed? Learn how to adapt to electronic invoicing and avoid significant fines if you own an e-commerce business or sell services.
Bizum payments in your eCommerce: everything you need to know to integrate users' preferred method
Learn how to integrate Bizum payments into your eCommerce store, including the benefits, steps, and tips for selling more online easily and securely.
Causes of Online Shopping Abandonment and How to Solve Them
Discover why customers abandon their shopping carts and strategies to prevent this in your eCommerce.
The best strategies to save money on online shopping
Discover the best strategies to save money on your online purchases with discounts, coupons and price comparison.
Cart66: The Best Ecommerce Shopping Cart on WordPress
Discover Cart66, the most complete shopping cart for WordPress ecommerce. Security, payment gateways and subscription management in a single plugin.
Everything you need to know about taxes and customs charges when buying online
Find out how taxes and customs charges work when buying online and avoid surprises with these essential tips.
Automate your company's payments with Ezpays and get your money instantly
Collection problems are a thing of the past with Ezpays. Receive money instantly while having a positive relationship with customers
Recover your unpaid debts and automate your business collections with Ezpays
Automate your business's debt collection management. Forget about non-payments and manual processes with the Ezpays payment recovery system