https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/163.html South Africa Banking & Finance news 15 Banking & Finance news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/163.html en-us Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:56:20 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-payment-button-is-just-the-beginning-for-bnpl-856503a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is no longer just about giving shoppers more ways to pay. According to PayJustNow, the sector is evolving into a tool for product discovery, customer acquisition and long-term retail growth. 1-270339 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-ozow-payment-api-aims-to-modernise-sa-digital-payments-landscape-078705a Ozow’s partnership with First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) signals a new phase in South Africa’s digital payments evolution, with API-driven technology replacing traditional EFT processes with faster, more secure transactions. 1-270317 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-shoppers-arent-spending-less-theyre-spending-smarter-290887a South Africa’s prolonged economic pressure is changing the grocery basket in ways that could have lasting implications for the retail sector. Consumers are still spending, but increasingly, they are shopping with greater intention, planning and scrutiny. 1-270260 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-digital-payout-solutions-are-becoming-retail-next-competitive-advantage-078065a As retailers face rising costs and growing competition, digital rewards and incentive platforms are becoming a strategic tool for improving operational efficiency and strengthening customer relationships. 1-270167 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepkor-bets-big-on-sa-informal-economy-with-r213bn-flash-shop2shop-fintech-deal-745002a Pepkor is doubling down on South Africa's fast-growing informal economy, announcing a landmark transaction that will combine its fintech subsidiary Flash with payments platform Shop2Shop to create one of the country's largest merchant commerce and fintech businesses. 1-270092 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/disruptor-brands-cash-in-on-sas-retail-banking-sector-290597a South Africa’s traditional banking brands are stagnating while new, disruptor brands are strengthening, claiming market share and redefining the world of banking, ROOTS 8.1 has found. 1-270050 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pos-transactions-to-top-41tn-by-2031-301678a The global point-of-sale (POS) payments market is on course for significant growth over the next five years, with transaction values expected to rise from $30tn in 2026 to $41tn by 2031 as retailers increasingly embrace unified commerce platforms. 1-270003 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/payjustnow-brings-bnpl-payments-to-tfgs-bash-platform-519700a South Africa's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market continues to gather momentum, with PayJustNow expanding its partnership with TFG by bringing its flexible payment solution to Bash, the group's fast-growing online shopping platform. 1-269886 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massive-payment-change-sarbs-qr-could-simplify-checkout-nationwide-620801a South Africa's digital payments landscape is set for a significant overhaul as the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) rolls out a new national QR payment standard designed to make digital transactions simpler, more interoperable and more accessible for consumers and businesses alike. 1-269801 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shop2shop-and-pay-turn-corner-shops-into-community-payment-hubs-731102a South Africa's informal retail sector is taking another significant step towards financial inclusion as Shop2Shop and Pay@ partner to transform neighbourhood convenience stores into fully-fledged community payment centres. 1-269692 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Banking & Finance South Africa