Expanding your business globally is an exciting endeavor. It opens up new opportunities, expands your customer base, and diversifies revenue streams. However, navigating international markets comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing cross-border payments.

The travel industry has been put through its paces in these pandemic times. But with new learnings, smart tech, and resilience it is possible to win hearts and a winning edge again.

Reducing payment declines is critical in creating a smoother checkout process, improving sales and creating customer delight. Visual appeal, functionality, and security are crucial touchpoints that businesses have to look at in order to boost payment acceptance.

Contactless, ‘one-touch’, instant payments are on the rise. And as consumers move towards alternative payments systems that offer more safety and control, the need for greater interoperability in payments systems is spurring new innovation and regulation in the industry.