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7 debit cards with complimentary airport lounge access in 2026 that you might not be aware of; 3 are without minimum spend criteria

Credit cards aren't the only way to unlock free airport lounge access. Discover 7 debit cards from ICICI, HDFC, SBI, PNB, IDFC First and Bank of Baroda offering complimentary domestic and international lounge visits, with some having no minimum spend criteria. Check out these 7 debit cards that offer lounge…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards

From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.

Euronews · Aug 13

Apple Pay coming to India in October, UPI support may be delayed: Report

Apple Pay may launch in India this October without UPI support. The service will initially use tokenized Visa and Mastercard credit cards. This allows iPhone and Apple Watch users contactless payment options. UPI integration is expected later due to ongoing technical discussions. Apple faces challenges adapting its global payment system…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

UPI no challenge to Mastercard, has expanded digital payments: Exec

Mastercard India head Gautam Aggarwal sees UPI as a complementary system. UPI has educated consumers and expanded the digital payments market significantly. India possesses the world's largest digital payments ecosystem in absolute terms. Mastercard invests heavily in cybersecurity to ensure user convenience and security. A strong regulatory framework and consumer…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon leads new cross-industry effort to tackle AI risks

JP Morgan Chase's CEO, Jamie Dimon, is calling upon business leaders to participate in a newly established industry group dedicated to tackling the emerging threats associated with artificial intelligence technology. This initiative encourages collaboration and the exchange of information among vital infrastructure sectors, aiming to create a collective comprehension of…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

The real fight in agentic commerce isn't autonomy. It's authorization

The capability for AI agents to complete purchases has existed for some time. What has been missing is the infrastructure that enables businesses and consumers to trust those transactions.

TechRadar · Jul 31

Mastercard profit beats estimates on strong consumer spending

Mastercard reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits on Thursday. Strong transaction volumes and resilient consumer spending supported the company's financial performance. Gross dollar volume rose eight percent, and net revenue increased fourteen percent.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Apple Could Swing $170 Billion In Value After Earnings

Earnings are back in the driver’s seat on Thursday, with a Benzinga-selected slate that ranges from regulated utilities to mega-cap tech and payments. With guidance and segment commentary often moving stocks as much as the headline numbers, the options market offers a real-time read on how much volatility traders are…

Benzinga · Jul 29

Beyond Bitcoin: Crypto trends investors should watch over the next 6 months

CoinDCX Co-founder Sumit Gupta writes that disciplined investing through crypto SIPs is replacing market timing. Beyond Bitcoin, structural value is forming across stablecoin payment rails, real-world asset tokenisation led by institutions like BlackRock, and emerging AI agentic commerce infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

V Stock Layoffs: What to Know About the Latest Visa Job Cuts

Visa shares rally on plans to lower its global headcount by 7%. Here’s how you should play V stock ahead of the company’s Q3 earnings today after market close.

Barchart · Jul 28