Polar Moment’s Payments Perspective: February 2025

Welcome to February’s edition of Polar Moment’s Payments Perspective! This month we discuss the latest developments in buy now, pay later services, travel payments, and cashless payment systems.

Biometrics-and-Beyond

BNPL Adoption in the UK Continues to Grow

Finder.com has reported that the use of BNPL (buy now, pay later) services in the UK continues to expand.  13% of consumers used these  services for the first time in 2024. In total, 42% of UK consumers(an estimated 22.6 million people) have used BNPL at some point. 

Worldline and FreedomPay Partnership

Worldline, a global payment services provider, has formed a strategic partnership with FreedomPay to improve payment solutions within the travel and hospitality sector. The partnership will offer an omni-channel payment solution designed specifically for large hotel chains with a global presence.

Cashless Payment Systems

Earlier this month, Polar Moment published an article on cashless payment systems. Here, we explore how cashless payment systems work, their benefits, and regulatory considerations. We then discuss how gaming machine operators can successfully implement a cashless system with Game Payment Technology (GPT).

Read the full article here: Cashless Payment Systems

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