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In January 2018, the process of surcharging – extra fees of up to 20% that businesses levied on card payments – was banned under the European Payment Services Directive (PSD2). The roll out of the ne...
Travel and tourism now accounts for a staggering 10.2 percent of global GDP . And, where there is money, criminals will follow. Add to that the specific nature of travel transactions – high value one...
Thanks to the fintech revolution, today’s consumers have more choice than ever in how they pay. This is especially true in Asia. In India, for example, there are already around 60 non-banking provider...
The effects of the political and economic uncertainty that we witnessed in 2017 – such as the fluctuating Pound – are sure to continue to feature throughout the coming year. There’s no rest for trave...
The news that two of Europe’s largest airlines - Monarch and Air Berlin - will cease trading is distressing for thousands of travellers and employees. The move into administration from Monarch alone i...
When we think about booking travel, we think glossy brochures and aspirational pics on websites as part of the process to find the perfect break at the best possible price. Few of us think about the h...
Major political and economic events across the world have seen currencies fluctuate dramatically – at times we saw the pound tumble to its lowest level in three decades. This volatility has become th...