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June 2026 | Current Issue

The Nilson Report, in its 55th year of publication, is the most respected source of news and analysis of the global card and mobile payment industry. Published bi-monthly.

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The World’s Top Card Issuers and Merchant Acquirers research publication is now in its 17th edition, and includes over 1,430 financial institutions in more than 120 countries.

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Industry News

June 3, 2026

Vibe Retail and MiCamp Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership

MICAMP SOLUTIONS connects more than 600 independent service organizations in the US that serve more than 60,000 merchants. The company has become an authorized ISO for the Vibe Retail POS system for small and midsized businesses. Vibe Retail, which was designed exclusively for independent retailers, handles inventory management and customer engagement as well as payment processing.

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June 16, 2026

MSN

12 key insights on payment methods and credit card fees

"Nilson Report data shows U.S. merchants paid $172.05 billion in processing fees in 2023, tied to $11.240 trillion in purchase volume on U.S.-issued credit, debit, prepaid, and private-label cards."