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ATMs hungry, but not for more cashMany Indians face empty ATMs despite ample cash in circulation. This is due to serious disruptions in cash movement. UPI's rapid rise and i...
Zelle to expand peer-to-peer payment service to India this yearZelle, a popular payment service, is set to launch in India later this year. This marks Zelle's first international expansion. The company ...
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
AirAsia ordered to pay Rs 90,750 after flight delay damages Kerala man's plantA farmer's hybrid jackfruit sapling was damaged due to a significant flight delay by AirAsia, leading to a missed connection. The consumer ...
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumersVisa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has give...
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
Dead insect in biriyani: Restaurant ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and serve diner 2 fresh biriyani plates every Sunday for next 5 weeksA man in Puducherry received Rs 10,000 in compensation and Rs 3,000 for legal expenses after finding a dead insect in his biriyani. The con...
Indian online buyers losing up to Rs 28,000 crore annually to dark patterns, hidden charges: ReportIndian shoppers are losing thousands of crores yearly due to deceptive online designs. Hidden charges and forced add-ons affect millions of...
SSA June Payments: First round of benefits to arrive on June 10 - Check eligibility and who qualifies for top paymentSocial Security payments for June are being distributed based on beneficiaries' birth dates. Supplemental Security Income recipients receiv...
FirstCry ordered to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to customer for tagging him 'fraud' after he cancelled tricycle orderA consumer commission has ordered FirstCry to pay Rs 50,000 compensation. The online retailer cancelled a customer's order without reason. ...
Social Security checks could increase in 2027 as new COLA forecast rises to 3.9% - here's how much retirees are expected to get next yearSocial Security benefits 2027 increase: Millions of Social Security recipients may receive larger monthly payments in 2027, with current in...
PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraudFake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...
Facebook privacy settlement checks coming from June 9 - here’s who qualifies, how much you’ll get and everything you need to knowFacebook user privacy settlement: Facebook users who previously cashed their initial privacy settlement payment are now eligible for a seco...
Why has the average mortgage payment crossed $2,000, and how can you lower yours as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high in 2026?The average mortgage payment has surged past $2,000 for the first time, reaching $2,005 as high mortgage rates, rising home prices, and per...
Kerala CM Satheesan tables white paper, flags debt burden; Opposition hits backKerala's budgetary practices are facing intense analysis. A recent white paper discloses staggering liabilities amounting to ₹5.07 lakh cro...
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
Indian travellers can now make UPI payments across CambodiaIndian travellers can now pay in Cambodia using UPI. This new service allows them to scan Cambodia's KHQR code with their UPI apps. Payment...
UPI processes Rs 29.9 lakh crore in May; transaction volumes hit 23.2 billionDaily average transaction volumes rose to 748 million in May from 745 million in April, reflecting higher adoption of UPI for retail consum...
Digital payments, mobile economy have significant room for expansion; no slowdown in transaction growth: Paytm CEOIndia's digital economy is set for major growth. Technological innovation and increasing consumer trust will drive expansion. Artificial in...