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The best transactions are now the ones where payments fade into the background.

The best transactions are now the ones where payments fade into the background.

Invisible Payments: Why The Checkout Is No Longer the Center of Payments Innovation

Guest Editorial by Lynda Clarke, General Manager UK at Nayax.

Lynda Clarke

Aug 284 min read

July card spending growth results reflect a continued positive trend in consumer engagement,.

July card spending growth results reflect a continued positive trend in consumer engagement,.

Velera Payments Index: Card Transactions Remain Positive

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Aug 215 min read

What's in your wallet? Not the card from your "main" bank.

What's in your wallet? Not the card from your "main" bank.

Stop Trying to Be My Main Bank. Give Me A Reason to Choose You

Guest Editorial by Santosh “San” Nakra-Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ChilliMint Europe Limited

Santosh “San” Nakra-Shah

Aug 196 min read

The status of consumer spending, chargebacks and a global banker survey highlight a trio of reports.

The status of consumer spending, chargebacks and a global banker survey highlight a trio of reports.

Reports: Consumer Spending, Chargebacks and a Global Banker Survey

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Jul 175 min read

An exclusive Q&A with Ruta Kairyte: Inside Tribe Payments’ Baltic Strategy

An exclusive Q&A with Ruta Kairyte: Inside Tribe Payments’ Baltic Strategy

Tribe Payments on the Baltics

Guest editorial by Ruta Kairyte, Commercial Director for Northern Europe, Tribe Payments.

Ruta Kairyte

Jul 154 min read

Spending remains resilent despite iunflation back in focus.

Spending remains resilent despite iunflation back in focus.

Debit and Credit Purchases Increase Despite Rising Inflation: Velera Payments Index

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Jul 105 min read

The rise of relationship-based scams like friendship fraud exposes a blind spot in how payment systems detect risk.

The rise of relationship-based scams like friendship fraud exposes a blind spot in how payment systems detect risk.

When Fraud Arrives as Friendship or Romance, How Will Risk Thinking and Fraud Prevention Hold Up?

Guest editorial by Kristina Nikipolska.

Kristina Nikipolska

Jul 85 min read

Credit unions market themselves on the strength of their member relationships.That advantage has eroded.

Credit unions market themselves on the strength of their member relationships.That advantage has eroded.

The Brand Promise That Stops at the Payment Portal

Guest Editorial by Steve Kramer, Vice President, Product at PayNearMe.

Steve Kramer

Jun 296 min read

The operational revolution is already here

The operational revolution is already here

Payments Is Looking for AI Value in the Wrong Place

Guest Editorial by Monica Eaton.Founder and CEO of Chargebacks911.

Monica Eaton

Jun 184 min read

A trio of reports highlighting AI and the Genius Act.

A trio of reports highlighting AI and the Genius Act.

Reports: Consumers and B2B Purchasers Rely on AI; Banking Supervisors Make GENIUS Comments

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

May 224 min read

Findings from the April edition of the Velera Payments Index and a closer look at gasoline consumption, balance transfer behavior and credit card balances.

Findings from the April edition of the Velera Payments Index and a closer look at gasoline consumption, balance transfer behavior and credit card balances.

Velera Payments Index: Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Rising Gas Prices

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Apr 225 min read

Debit and credit card transactions and purchases strengthened in February,

Debit and credit card transactions and purchases strengthened in February,

Velera Payments Index: Card Transactions and Delinquencies Rise

By Roy Urrico.

Roy Urrico

Mar 204 min read

One credit union cracked the list of Top 50 ACH Originators and seven CUs were in the Top 50 of ACH Receivers.

One credit union cracked the list of Top 50 ACH Originators and seven CUs were in the Top 50 of ACH Receivers.

ACH Payments Exceeded 35 Billion in 2025

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Mar 62 min read

Transactions and purchase growth, using debit and credit cards, remained resilient, according to the February edition of the Velera Payments Index.

Transactions and purchase growth, using debit and credit cards, remained resilient, according to the February edition of the Velera Payments Index.

Velera Payments Report: Consumer Spending Steadies, BNPL Debit Usage Grows

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Feb 204 min read

In November 2025, year-over-year consumer spending growth remained consistent and positive.

In November 2025, year-over-year consumer spending growth remained consistent and positive.

Consumer Holiday Spending Remained Steady and Positive Per 'Velera Payments Index'

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Jan 74 min read

"The rapid rise of money services, driven by peer-to-peer platforms and emerging fintech solutions, underscores a collective shift from cash to digital payments..."

"The rapid rise of money services, driven by peer-to-peer platforms and emerging fintech solutions, underscores a collective shift from cash to digital payments..."

Velera Payments Index: Consumer Spending Shows Resilience Heading into Holiday Season

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Nov 21, 20255 min read

Credit unions, as well as other small and medium financial institutions (FIs), need to integrate digital payments and stablecoins with tech modernization to compete.

Credit unions, as well as other small and medium financial institutions (FIs), need to integrate digital payments and stablecoins with tech modernization to compete.

Credit Unions – and Other FIs – Must Use Caution in Using Third-Party Crypto Platforms

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Nov 14, 20255 min read

The October 2025 Velera Payments Index shared monthly and quarterly insights on credit card balances, delinquencies, and mobile wallet activity.

The October 2025 Velera Payments Index shared monthly and quarterly insights on credit card balances, delinquencies, and mobile wallet activity.

Consumer Credit and Debit Spending Holds Steady Per Latest Velera Payments Index

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Oct 24, 20254 min read

Consumer payment preferences are evolving according to Velera’s "Eye on Payments" study.

Consumer payment preferences are evolving according to Velera’s "Eye on Payments" study.

Velera’s Payments Study Reveals Consumers Want Choice

By Roy Urrico

Roy Urrico

Oct 17, 20255 min read

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