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Launched and promoted by Singapore banks under the guidance of the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2017, PayNow enables real-time bank-to-bank transfers using a mobile number, NRIC, or corporate UEN. For merchants, this changes accepting digital payments. Rather than waiting for card settlements or reconciling multiple payment channels, merchants can receive funds almost instantly and reduce the time and cost associated with daily till management. According to the Moneta

As the world's largest card network by transaction volume, processing 222 billion transactions worth $17.9 trillion in 2023, UnionPay dominates card issuance across China and increasingly throughout Southeast Asia. For Singapore merchants, this scale translates into direct access to Chinese tourists who contributed $3.4 billion to Singapore's tourism receipts in 2024, with 3.6 million Chinese visitor arrivals representing one of Singapore's top three source markets. Unlike Vi

Mastercard sits at the core of Singapore’s cashless transformation. As one of the world’s largest payment networks, it processes more than 100 billion transactions annually  across cards and digital wallets. For merchants in retail, F&B, and service sectors, accepting Mastercard is not optional; it is essential for offering convenience, trust, and speed at checkout. When integrated through Debia’s unified payment gateway , Mastercard acceptance becomes seamless across in-stor

Learn about the inner workings of Visa payments and the merchant advantage from accepting Visa today!

We've all been there. You're ready to pay, and suddenly realize: no wallet, no cards, no way to complete your purchase. That awkward moment at the counter? Actor Shaun Chen knows it well, and he's lived it in our latest video. Watch What Happens When Payment Options Actually Matter Shaun and his friend stop for coffee, but they've left their wallets behind. The café accepts cards and contactless payments, but Shaun doesn't have cards linked to his phone. What should've been a

We’re excited to share that our Online Payment solutions have been further enhanced, now featuring an improved Payment Portal with...

We’re excited to announce the integration of NPCI UPI and Thai QR into the Debia payment platform! 🇮🇳🇹🇭 With these two payment...

We are pleased to share that Debia has once again been recognised with the Singapore SME 500 Award 2025 by the Association of Trade and...

Debia, a direct UnionPay member, is proud to announce the expansion of its payment capabilities, now offering a full-stack UnionPay...

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Debia and SME Marketing! Merchants participating in SME Marketing courses...

Attention: Business Owners and Merchants Revolutionise Your Payment System with Cutting-Edge Solutions from Maybank, Debia, and...

Recent studies have highlighted the dominant role of digital payments in Singapore. A 2023 survey by Statista revealed an impressive 97%...

In today's interconnected world, consumers are increasingly turning to super apps—comprehensive platforms that offer a wide range of...

QR payments have become ubiquitous in today's digital economy, offering a convenient and efficient way to make transactions using...

Contactless payments have revolutionized the way consumers conduct transactions, offering convenience, speed, and security. As technology...

In recent years, the advent of QR code technology has transformed the landscape of digital payments, offering businesses and consumers a...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way businesses detect and prevent fraud in various industries, including finance and...

As e-commerce continues to thrive, ensuring robust payment security measures is paramount to protect customers' sensitive financial...

Biometric authentication, which uses unique physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial features, or iris patterns to verify a...

Contactless payments, also known as tap-and-go or NFC (Near Field Communication) payments, have become increasingly popular in recent...