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Exodus Movement, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 9, 2026
Earnings Webcast to be held November 9, 5:00 PM ET OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exodus Movement, Inc. (“Exodus”) (NYSE American: EXOD), a leading self-custodial finance and payments platform, announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, November 9, 2026. Management will host a webcast on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the results. To access the webcast, please use this link or one of the followin
Flywire Surpasses Landmark 1 Million Student Payment Plan Enrollments Since Inception, Driving Tuition Retention and Financial Success Across the U.S. Higher Education Sector
Showing strong momentum in its Student Financial Software (SFS) solution, Flywire announced the milestone at its third-annual U.S. education conference, Flywire Fusion, which brought together 150+ attendees from leading U.S. institutions BOSTON, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, today announced a major milestone in higher education tuition management – more than 1 million payment plans have now been activated
Flex Expands Beyond Rent to Build the Payment Layer for Life’s Financial Obligations
Customers can now see, split and pay their broadband, car, insurance, mortgage or rent, and utility payments in one app NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexible Finance, Inc. (“Flex”) , the financial technology company building the payment layer for life’s financial obligations, today announced a major expansion of its platform beyond rent. Available immediately, customers can use Flex to manage broadband, car, insurance, mortgage, and utility payments. The expansion builds on a plat
Flywire to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings on November 3, 2026
BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, announced that its third quarter financial results will be released after market close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Flywire will host a conference call to discuss its third-quarter financial results at 5:00 pm ET the same day. Hosting the call will be Mike Massaro, CEO, Rob Orgel, President and COO, and Cosmin Pitigoi, CFO. The conference call will be
Stripe and Plasma co-develop a new multi-currency card experience
Plasma joins as design partner as stablecoin cards expand beyond the dollar, supporting EUR, BRL, MXN and COP across 30+ countries San Francisco, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stripe and Plasma today announced a collaboration to launch multi-currency stablecoin cards, making it easier for people and businesses to spend across currencies and markets. Built in close partnership with Plasma as a design partner, the aim is to make everyday spending simpler. Cardholders will be able to use the cu
MetaMUI Opens Post-Quantum Demo Network to Financial Institutions
Banks, payment firms and stablecoin issuers can test token issuance, payments and treasury controls on one platform; company also releases open-source cryptography library SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaMUI, a blockchain developed by SovereignWallet, said on Oct. 14 it has opened a permissioned demonstration network to financial institutions. Banks, card and payment companies, stablecoin issuers and other blockchain networks can apply to issue deposit tokens and stable
Nuvei secures license to offer local payment acceptance in South Africa
Expansion into one of Africa s largest digital commerce markets advances Nuvei s Every Payment Everywhere strategy, extending its local acquiring infrastructure to 52 markets MONTREAL , Oct. 14, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Nuvei , the global fintech building the infrastructure for every payment, everywhere, today announced that it has secured authorization from the Payments Association of South Africa ( PASA ) to offer local merchant payment services in South Africa, expanding its ability to support global brands and local businesses through its global payments platform.
DogPay Enables Online Applications for Cross-Border Business Accounts Connecting International Collections and Payments
Businesses can use one entry point to apply for U.S. dollar accounts and multi-currency accounts in Hong Kong and Singapore, with connections to cross-border collections and payments, card services and payment APIs DogPay enables online applications for business accounts across markets, connecting international collections and cross-border payments DogPay enables online applications for business accounts across markets, connecting international collections and cross-border payments HONG KONG, Oc
Rain introduces wallets, putting the account at the center of its stablecoin payments platform
Partners get wallets, cards, virtual accounts, and payouts from Rain through one integration, keeping their choice of chains, stablecoins, and networks. Key Facts: Stablecoins that work like any other money: Rain non-custodial wallets let users get paid, save, earn, spend, and send from a single stablecoin balance. Spending built in: Rain wallet balances natively back Rain-issued cards, so users can spend at 175 million merchant locations worldwide. Flexibility and Choice: Partners can offer Rain wallets and directly connect to Rain s cards, rewards, onramps, offramps, and payouts. Rain wallets support twelve blockchains, so partners are not tied to one chain or one stablecoin. Simple and secure: Partners can embed Rain wallets directly into their apps to make it easy for users to get started. Users easily sign in with a passkey or a code sent to their email or phone instead of a seed phrase. Availability: Non-custodial Rain wallets, where users hold their own keys, are available to Rain partners today. Custodial wallets and additional features to help users earn on their stablecoin balance will be available before the end of the year.
zagg.money Launches Dussehra UPI Challenge, Get 10X Multiplier on Accumulated Cashback through RuPay Credit Card
10-day festive campaign combines everyday digital payments with gamified rewards to drive consumer engagement and accelerate UPI adoption MUMBAI, India , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (NSE: ZAGGLE) (BSE: 543985), India s leading AI-led SaaS FinTech and Global Spend Management platform, has announced the launch of the Zagg.Money Dussehra UPI Challenge , a festive rewards campaign that offers consumers an opportunity to earn up to 10X multiplier on accumulated cashback on eligible RuPay credit card UPI spends.
Ecobank Group and CIPS Partner to strengthen China-Africa financial corridor
official Opening of the Beijing Office From left to right: The Group Executive Corporate and Investment Banking, Ecobank Michael Larbie, The Group CEO of Ecobank Jeremy Awori and the Head of China Business Jiang Guanhua - cutting the ribbon of Ecobank's Beijing new office Signing Ceremony CIPS & Ecobank Group From Left to right: Michael Larbie, Ecobank Group Executive Corporate and Investment Banking, Jeremy Awori, Group CEO Ecobank, Essowe Barcola, Ministry of Finance and Budget Togo Republic a
Exodus Movement, Inc. September 2026 -- Monthly Metrics
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exodus Movement, Inc . (NYSE American: EXOD) (“Exodus” or the “Company”), a leading self-custodial finance and payments platform, today announced September 2026 operating metrics in connection with its Web3 and Payment Processing services. “September saw average daily volumes increase on both sides of our business,” said James Gernetzke, CFO of Exodus. “We also made progress on the banking and card issuance arrangements needed to expand our payments
Coinbax Joins the U.S. Faster Payments Council as It Extends Payment Controls to FedNow and RTP
Banks and credit unions can set their own liquidity, approval, and compliance rules for instant payments, around the clock NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coinbax today announced it has joined the U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC). The company is extending its payment controls to the Federal Reserve's FedNow® Service and The Clearing House's RTP® network. Coinbax will take part in two FPC work groups, Exception Resolution for Account-Based Payments and Digital Assets in the Financia
BORICA and OpenWay Win PAY360 Award for Bulgaria's Euro Payments Transformation
The Best Partnership Initiative award recogni ze s BORICA and OpenWay for their contribution to Bulgaria s payments transformation and successful euro transition . LONDON , Oct. 8, 2026 -- BORICA AD and OpenWay have won the Best Partnership Initiative Award at the PAY360 Awards 2026 for their work together on Bulgaria s payment infrastructure and the country s successful transition to the euro. The award recognizes the impact of a long-term partnership focused on a challenge where there was no room for disruption: transforming critical national payment infrastructure while ensuring that everyday card payments and ATM services continued from the first minute of euro adoption.
Habitat for Humanity's new global research report finds three in four people are cutting back on essentials to afford housing
ATLANTA , Oct. 5, 2026 -- Housing costs are forcing millions of people around the world into difficult trade-offs, coming at the expense of food, healthcare, financial security and major plans for the future, according to a global research report released today by Habitat for Humanity International. Titled Home at What Cost? and based on nationally representative surveys of 30,000 people across 22 countries, the report reveals that the full cost of housing extends far beyond rent or mortgage payments it includes what people give up to secure a place to call home.
Exodus Brings Stablecoins to Everyday Commerce, Starting With DIRECTV’s DGO
Exodus Checkout, a new merchant payments product for accepting stablecoins, launches in Argentina and expands across Latin America OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) (“Exodus”) today launched Exodus Checkout, a new merchant payments solution that enables businesses to accept dollar stablecoins. Exodus is debuting Exodus Checkout through a partnership with DGO, DIRECTV’s streaming platform in Latin America, where eligible customers can now p
Kroger Launches Mastercard Powered by Payments Platform Imprint: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 1, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 1st Imprint to power the new Kroger Rewards Elite Mastercard. Imprint says that they are able to deliver tailored programs that drive measurable increases in engagement and spend through its AI-powered platform. Kroger (NYSE: KR) shoppers can earn point multipliers for groceries, fuel, and dining. Imprint CEO Daragh Murphy will join NYSE Live to discuss the partnership and new growth opportunities for his company. The inaugural Fortune AIQ Summit to take place today at the NYSE. The theme of this year s event is Putting AI to work. Event commences after Fortune and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) revealed the 2026 Fortune AIQ 75 power list. NYSE President Lynn Martin will be among key speakers at the Summit. Yields and employment in focus as the fourth quarter of trading kicks off. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.34%, reaching its highest level since April 2002. The highly anticipated September jobs report is due Friday ahead of market open.
Coinbax Extends Payment Controls to FedNow and RTP Payments, Opens Design Partner Program for Banks and Credit Unions
Peter Davey, one of the original architects of The Clearing House's RTP network, joins as strategic advisor NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coinbax today announced it is extending its payment controls to instant payments on the Federal Reserve's FedNow® Service and The Clearing House's RTP® network. To shape the rollout, Coinbax is opening a design partner program for select community banks and credit unions. Payments veteran Peter Davey joins as a strategic advisor to guide the ins
J.P. Morgan Taps Thunes to Streamline Global Payments: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Sept. 28, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on September 28th Thunes will power J.P. Morgan s XPedite Remit solutions suite. The solution is designed to give clients access to 12 billion bank accounts and mobile wallets across 100+ payment corridors across the Thunes network. Thunes Co-founder + CEO Peter De Caluwe will join NYSE Live to discuss how this collaboration will help make global commerce smoother. Adobe report says that 2026 online holiday shopping will jump year-over-year. The research projects this year s Cyber Monday to be the first 15 billion online shopping day in history. Adobe Digital Insights predicts that spending in the five-day Cyber Week period will reach 47.5 billion. Viviek Pandya, Adobe Digital Insights Director, will join NYSE to break down the report and how AI will accelerate traffic to retail websites. Oil prices are in focus amid the latest developments in the Middle East. Global benchmarks rose after President Trump rejected Iran s proposal to end the conflict. As of 8 a.m. ET, ICE Brent Crude is trading at roughly 107 a barrel.
Bybit Unveils "Make Your Move" as New Global Brand Campaign for The New Financial Platform
New global campaign marks Bybit s evolution into a full-stack financial platform, with its new brand promise backed by an expanding ecosystem of markets, payments, spending, earning, and intelligent financial services DUBAI, UAE , Sept. 24, 2026 -- Bybit , the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, today announced Make Your Move, a new global campaign that marks the next stage in the company s evolution beyond crypto trading. It reflects a fundamental shift in how Bybit defines its business. Rather than a crypto exchange with additional financial products built around it, Bybit is developing one connected platform across crypto, stocks, gold, forex, indices, and derivatives, alongside payments, spending, wealth, institutional solutions, and intelligent financial services.
Flywire Appoints Sabrina Farmer to its Board of Directors
Former GitLab Chief Technology Officer and Google VP of Engineering brings more than 25 years of technology leadership, infrastructure expertise, and a proven track record of scaling enterprise systems to Flywire's Board of Directors BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, today announced the appointment of Sabrina Farmer to its Board of Directors. In connection with her appointment, Ms. Farmer wi
Cruise Money showcases India's first agentic card - an AI money companion that plans, decides & pays on the user's behalf
At Global Fintech Fest 2026, Cruise Money previewed a card that doesn t just spend within a limit - it decides how to spend, executed through a single chat-based consent flow. MUMBAI, India , Sept. 23, 2026 -- Cruise Money has showcased an agentic payments card that turns its AI money companion into a full money manager one that optimises a user s investments, plans their purchases, and now executes them, within limits and guardrails the user sets once in a single conversational flow.
WSE Shareholder Alert: Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action in Wise Group plc Securities Lawsuit - Contact SueWallSt
A securities class action alleges Wise Group plc's tech-enabled transaction monitoring systems were materially deficient, allowing suspicious flows through a platform processing 4.7 million payments per day while investors were told controls were adequate. NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt reminds purchasers of Wise Group plc (NASDAQ: WSE) securities of a pending securities class action on behalf of investors who purchased WSE securities between May 11, 2026 and July 23, 202
Thunes Powers J.P. Morgan Payments' Xpedite Remit Solution to Accelerate Global Payouts
Expanded capabilities with Thunes will help J.P. Morgan Payments clients send faster payouts to bank accounts and mobile wallets across 100+ corridors. SINGAPORE and NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2026 -- Thunes has been selected by J.P. Morgan Payments to expand the business cross-border capabilities through its Xpedite Remit solutions suite. The new solutions leverage both J.P. Morgan Payments connectivity to local real-time payments rails and Thunes extensive Direct Global Network in order to meet growing demand for fast, simple and reliable cross-border payments.
EFICYENT Hits $10 Billion Milestone in Cross-Border Transactions
DENVER , Sept. 21, 2026 -- EFICYENT , a global cross-border payments and financial infrastructure platform, today announced that it has surpassed USD 10 billion in total cross-border transaction value , marking a significant milestone in the company s growth journey and reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for businesses navigating international payments. Rather than operating as a traditional payment provider, EFICYENT delivers the infrastructure layer that enables banks, fintechs, money transfer operators, enterprises, and financial platforms to move money globally through a single integrated ecosystem.
PMGC Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ELAB) Secures Five-Year Royalty Stream from Elevai Skincare Sale Under Executed Payment Agreement with Longevity Health Holdings
Binding, interest-bearing payment plan converts PMGC’s 5% net sales royalty into scheduled monthly cash payments to NorthStrive Biosciences through August 2031, creating recurring, non-dilutive cash flow Agreement covers the 2025 royalty and all future royalty and earnout payments, backed by joint and several obligors, mandatory prepayments tied to Longevity capital events, and annual audit rights NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMGC Holdings Inc. (“PMGC” or the “Compan
KuCoin Goes Live on Arc at Mainnet Launch, Broadening Access to Onchain Finance
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , Sept. 16, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced that it is live on Arc as a mainnet launch partner, enabling eligible users to move USDC directly between KuCoin and Arc from day one. As real-world financial activity moves onchain, exchanges are increasingly important in connecting established markets with emerging financial networks. By supporting Arc at launch, KuCoin expands the network options available for USDC and provides a practical access point to an ecosystem built around payments, treasury management, tokenized assets and programmable finance.
Comviva Appoints Sanjiv Patankar to Lead and Accelerate Growth of its FinTech Business
NEW DELHI , Sept. 16, 2026 -- Comviva , a global leader in digital transformation solutions, today announced the appointment of Sanjiv Patankar as product unit head of FinTech business , spanning digital wallets and payments, payment orchestration, embedded finance and tokenisation. Sanjiv will lead the digital financial business, driving its global fintech growth across digital payments, embedded finance and next-generation financial services. He will spearhead product innovation, accelerate expansion in developed markets, and strengthen strategic customer and ecosystem partnerships.
Bank of India unveils 12 digital banking initiatives at Global FinTech Fest 2026
New offerings span Omni Neo mobile banking, premium cards, digital currency, self-service banking and FinTech collaboration MUMBAI, India, Sept. 15, 2026 -- Bank of India showcased its growing digital capabilities at the Global FinTech Fest (GFF) 2026, held from September 9 11, 2026, unveiling 12 initiatives spanning payments, cards, digital currency, self-service banking, compliance, customer engagement and fintech collaboration.
Air India to Launch India's First UATP Corporate Travel Program, Deploying UATP Accounts for Businesses and Travel Agencies
New partnership will enable companies and travel agencies to manage airline travel payments through a centralized account, improving visibility, reconciliation, reporting, and payment efficiency while creating new growth opportunities for Air India WASHINGTON , Sept. 15, 2026 -- UATP , the global network enabling organizations to simplify payment processes and expand their payment capabilities, has announced that Air India will become the first airline in India to offer UATP accounts to its customers. Through the initiative, businesses and travel agencies will be able to purchase Air India travel using a centralized UATP account instead of multiple individual payment methods, making it easier to manage travel spending, track transactions, reconcile accounts, and access detailed reporting.
SUNMI Deepens Eurasia Partnership at the Belt and Road Summit
HONG KONG , Sept. 13, 2026 -- SUNMI Technology (06810.HK) announced on September 10, separate cooperation agreements with T rkiye-based fintech company TOKEN and Mongolia-based digital bank M bank at the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong. The agreements will bring together SUNMI s commercial IoT and digital commerce capabilities with the partners local expertise, advancing collaboration across digital commerce, smart devices, payments, and digital financial services.
Exodus Movement, Inc. August 2026 -- Monthly Metrics
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exodus Movement, Inc . (NYSE American: EXOD) (“Exodus” or the “Company”), a leading self-custodial finance and payments platform, today announced select metrics for the month of August 2026 in connection with its Web3 and Payment Processing services. “August was an encouraging month across both sides of our business,” said James Gernetzke, CFO of Exodus. “Our Web3 exchange volumes increased approximately 20% from July as monthly active users remain
Solidgate Partners with Klarna to Bring Flexible Payments to Merchants Across Europe
The integration gives merchants on Solidgate's platform direct access to Klarna's flexible ways to pay, including Pay in Full, interest-free installments, and longer-term financing, at checkout, with no additional setup required. Warsaw, Poland, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solidgate , a leading payment orchestration platform for e-commerce and consumer subscription businesses, and Klarna , the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today announced that Klarna is now live with
Flywire Transforms Guest Payments and Operations for Leading Hospitality Management Company Davidson Hospitality Group
Flywire helps Davidson Hospitality Group achieve substantial annual processing fee savings through online payment processing and strategic ACH adoption With Flywire, Davidson streamlines operations and elevates guest experiences across its property portfolio BOSTON, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, today announced a deepened partnership with Davidson Hospitality Group ("Davidson"), an award-winning, full-ser
Remitly partners with Etsy to give sellers more choice in how they get paid globally
In Remitly's first partnership of its kind, new Etsy sellers in 15 countries will have the option to get paid locally via Remitly’s cross-border network. SEATTLE, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY) today announced that it has partnered with Etsy (NYSE: ETSY) to be an additional payment provider on Etsy Payments, Etsy’s payments platform, in 15 countries. The partnership marks the next step in Remitly’s expansion beyond serving millions of individual customers
Coinbax Launches Coinbax Deposits, Letting Banks and Credit Unions Accept Stablecoin Deposits
The product converts USDC into dollars on the institution's own balance sheet, runs alongside existing core, treasury, and digital banking systems, and goes live in about 90 days NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coinbax, which makes controls for modern payments, today announced Coinbax Deposits at Stablecon USA. The product lets banks and credit unions accept stablecoin deposits and convert them into dollars on the institution's own balance sheet. Stablecoins in circulati
Yubi launches Pye, a multi-lender platform for retail borrowers, at Global Fintech Fest 2026
MUMBAI, India , Sept. 9, 2026 -- Yubi Group today launched Pye, a new lending platform built for retail borrowers, at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The launch was marked by Mr. Ajay Kumar Choudhary, non-executive chairman of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and an independent director on Yubi Group s board, who previously served as executive director at the Reserve Bank of India.
TerraPay Connects its Wallet Interoperability Network, Xend to Alipay+, Strengthening Global Payments Interoperability
DUBAI , UAE, Sept. 9, 2026 -- TerraPay, a global money movement company, and Alipay+, Ant International s unified wallet gateway, today announced a strategic partnership to enable seamless cross-border QR payments for digital wallets, significantly enhancing global payments interoperability for users across Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. In the initial phase, 15 of the digital wallets across Africa that are connected to Xend, TerraPay s wallet interoperability network, will be able to pay at more than 150 million merchants across Alipay+ s global merchant ecosystem. The partnership also expands TerraPay s cross-border payment capabilities from account-to-account to global in-store acceptance.
Fireblocks Sets Sights on Next Phase of Tokenization: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 28, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 28th Fireblocks finds that nearly 90% of banks have funded or plan to fund digital asset infrastructure. Chief Strategy Officer + Head of Banking Stephen Richardson will join NYSE Live to discuss if this signals an industry-wide turning point. Fireblocks network for payments processes more than 100 billion in stablecoin volume each month. Precidian Investments CEO Dan McCabe says his firm is looking to emerge as a leader in innovation. The company designs and develops next-generation tools for the mutual fund industry. Precidian Investments was recently granted a U.S. patent for its Asset-Backed Digital Tokens Technology. Investors await remarks from Fed Chair Warsh from the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Warsh s keynote address is set to begin at 10 AM ET. More than 60% of traders expect the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged.
Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group
The transaction follows the reconnection of the country s payments ecosystem to Mastercard s global network The first payment paves the way for international card acceptance in Syria DAMASCUS, Syria , Aug. 28, 2026 -- Mastercard and QNB Group have processed Syria s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria s payments ecosystem. Following the technical reconnection of Syria s payments ecosystem to Mastercard s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally issued Mastercard card.