WEEKLY FACT 2 - 2026
Every day, Adnews reviews the latest innovations and news on financial services and international payment. Focus on announcements that should not be missed this week and that outline major trends in the sector.
Wero wants to impose as the European alternative to US payment giants
Driven by the success of instant transfers between individuals, Wero now wants to impose itself as a European means of payment of daily, online and in-store. In 2026, the solution ofEuropean Payments Initiative However, it will have to face several major challenges (mass adoption, interoperability and competition from Apple Pay or the future digital euro) in order to realize its ambition of European sovereignty vis-à-vis US players.
Mastercard wants to reinvent the payment of loans with the model
With Loan on Card, Mastercard and LoanPro offer a new way to distribute the loans, paying them directly on a virtual card that can be used instantly. An initiative that brings payments and financing closer together, serving individuals and small businesses.
CaixaBank strengthens its split payment offer
By launching a four-time payment free of charge with cashback on its marketplace Facilityita, CaixaBank strengthens its split payment arsenal. A strategy mainly guided by the pressure of the BNPL, which again raises the issue of client monitoring and financial well-being.
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