For 54 years, the leading publication covering payment systems worldwide
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.
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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August 6-7, 2025
In Africa, Payments and Regtech stand as catalysts for economic transformation. Innovations in digital transactions coupled with robust regulatory technology are reshaping the financial landscape.
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Throughout my 25+ years in the ever-evolving merchant payments industry, the Nilson Report has been a constant companion — an essential source of information, and a means for connecting to the “who’s who” in the space. If there is one “must read’ to stay informed about payments, it is the Nilson Report!
As a researcher in the payments space, I have come to depend upon the Nilson Report's independent and comprehensive reporting and data. It's really one of a kind.
I have been reading the Nilson Report for several decades now, and consider it indispensable for anyone in the payments industry. I also admire its utterly unique approach to journalism: clear, concise, accurate information and insights that are free of advertising and tendentious sourcing. We could use more of this!
The Nilson Report is an indispensable guide to the movers and shakers in the cards and payments industry. Providing a comprehensive overview of payment trends and useful data both in the US and globally, Nilson enables Fiserv to keep our finger firmly on the pulse of the challenges and opportunities facing issuers, acquirers, financial institutions, fintechs, analysts, academia and others.
The payment industry is going through a digital transformation and innovating in many ways. In these times, it is critical to have great data and insights. That is why we at Microsoft are so thankful to have the Nilson Report and cannot wait for the next edition.
December 6, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published an order establishing supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp. In 2022, after conducting an assessment of its supervision program, the CFPB identified that it was failing to conduct oversight using a specific legal authority to supervise entities posing risks to consumers. While Google Payment Corp. is already subject to CFPB’s enforcement jurisdiction, the CFPB has determined that Google Payment Corp. has met the legal requirements for supervision.
November 30, 2024
As Cash Fades, Small Retailers Embrace Efforts to Rein In Swipe Fees
"Merchants of all sizes paid a total of $172 billion in processing fees in 2023, up from roughly $116 billion the year before the pandemic, according to the Nilson Report, which tracks the payments industry. That’s a 48 percent increase."
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