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October 2024 | Current Issue

The Nilson Report, in its 54th year of publication, is the most respected source of news and analysis of the global card and mobile payment industry. Published bi-monthly.

16th Annual Research Publication

The World’s Top Card Issuers and Merchant Acquirers research publication is now in its 16th edition, and includes over 1,390 financial institutions in more than 120 countries.

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Top 10 Credit Card Portfolios—2023

Credit card outstandings owned by the 10 largest issuers in the world at year-end 2023 totaled $1.207 trillion on December 31, 2023. That group included 6 US issuers and 4 from China.
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CPI Offers New Infineon Chip

A dual-interface chip that enables a greater degree of design options for credit and debit cards is now available from CPI, the largest US-based payment card manufacturer.

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Payment Card Fraud

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billion was lost to fraud
worldwide in 2022

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of those losses
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$ 0

billion in worldwide losses are
projected over the next ten years

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November 5, 2024

Mobile and Banking Industries Join Forces to Fight APP Fraud

The GSMA, an organization that represents mobile operators and related organizations, has joined forces with UK Finance, an organization representing 300+ financial firms, to launch a product that addresses Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud in the UK. Scam Signal, delivered via an API, helps banks identify and stop fraudulent bank transfers by analyzing real-time network data and identifying correlations between phone calls and fraudulent bank transfers. APP fraud occurs when criminals manipulate customers into transferring money to a criminal. Estimates are that 35% of APP losses originate from scams that were initiated through telecommunications involving telephones or SMS.

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October 14, 2024

Bankrate

Travelers are vulnerable: Here’s how to keep your money safe while traveling

"Payment card fraud losses worldwide totaled $33.45 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach over $43 billion by 2028"