Bitcoin could revolutionise payments to the same extent that the internet changed the way we access information, the Bank of England has said, as it considers the possibility of backing its own digital currency.

Despite EU regulations, many large companies have been accused of delaying payments to suppliers as a free alternative to loans. Payment and big data technology company Remitia thinks they’ve found a way to keep both sides happy.

Payments company Malcolm is set to launch its MobiMax charge card service after gaining approval from the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM).

E-commerce businesses looking to enter new markets should have the capabilities to support as many relevant payment methods as possible. Expert Market have designed a map to display the different online payment methods of 29 countries around the world.

CBW Bank is outdoing the efforts of the Federal Reserve by using real-time payments to offer customers immediate access to funds – even when they are paid across borders.