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Over a third of consumers planned to reduce their in-store shopping in 2024. As a result, many retailers decided to prioritize online Black Friday sales over brick-and-mortar locations. At Checkout.com, consumer spending significantly increased this Black Friday compared to last year, with sectors benefiting the most including online clothing retailers, food delivery services, and sellers of digital goods. For a deep dive into the trends we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024, check out our blog here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e25NKCxb #WhereTheWorldChecksOut

The term RFP (Request for Proposal) can evoke various emotions - excitement, dread, or recognition of a significant opportunity for both the organization issuing the RFP and the bidders responding to it. Our latest guide has been written (by my team) as an aid for merchants who are considering issuing an RFP to the payment service provider market. Insights include: - 12 crucial factors to consider when issuing an RFP, covering business needs, technology, integration, and performance - Relevant questions to ask potential partners to ensure the right fit, including checklists for each consideration - Guidance on who to involve in the RFP process and the recommended structure to maintain - Anticipated outcomes and the subsequent steps post issuing an RFP. Download the guide from our website here: https://lnkd.in/eg8Tz-QX And do reach out for a conversation about payments. We are #WhereTheWorldChecksOut #checkout #digitalpayments #payments #rfp

Eneba 🤝 Checkout.com Eneba, the fastest-growing marketplace for gamers, is on a mission to enable everyone to discover the joy of gaming. But without high-performance payments, there can be no high-performance marketplace 🎮 Checkout.com has been working with Eneba to improve its acceptance rates among a global customer base - and that’s exactly what we achieved. Since launching Intelligent Acceptance with them a year ago, acceptance rates have already increased by 1%. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/erUGax-N #WhereTheWorldChecksOut

This peak season saw consumer spending across the UK surge during working hours, with people prioritizing sales over spreadsheets 📊 Checkout.com’s network saw peaks between 9am and 10am on Black Friday, and again on Cyber Monday ⏰ Total spending in the UK increased by a significant 70% on Black Friday versus the previous month - Cyber Monday also saw a 30% increase in sales ⬆️ Find more live peak season insights here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewUBq-3R #TheCosmicCheckout #WhereTheWorldChecksOut

Earlier this month, we hosted our very first Checkout.com Communities Fair in London 🎉 The event brought together our people-led communities to celebrate collaboration, connection, and the shared goal of driving meaningful change. At the heart of the fair was our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, creating spaces where everyone feels empowered to make an impact 💙 It was an incredible event of inspiration and community building, reminding us of the power of people coming together to shape a more inclusive future 💡 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a success. Here’s to many more 💪 #WhereTheWorldChecksOut #DEIB #InclusionMatters #OneTeam

We are excited to announce that Checkout.com has been recognized as the Best Payment Solution at the MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION Awards 🏆 Being recognized during Abu Dhabi Finance Week underscores our commitment to helping businesses thrive in the digital economy, and driving performance through cutting-edge payment solutions. We are incredibly grateful to our clients and partners for their trust and collaboration and who inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of fintech and payment innovation. A special thank you to Nameer Khan and Nadia Benaissa from the MENA Fintech Association for this honor, and congratulations to our exceptional team, Diego Falanga, Jonathon Wilson, Mohamad Sleiman, Elena Zernaeva, Salma Benchenna, Khaled Boudemagh, Zaid Khashoggi, Cole Correia, Mehdi El Seblani, and Meija Bossert, led by Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo. #WhereTheWorldChecksOut #OneTeam

When are the world’s shoppers spending in peak season? ⏰ We tracked when transactions spiked around the world, and every region has its moment. From the morning rush to evening escalations, spending surged at different times. It’s telling of regional distinctions shown across our peak season dashboard. Dive into more insights and explore live data here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewUBq-3R #TheCosmicCheckout #WhereTheWorldChecksOut

Curve 🤝 Checkout.com As a leading UK fintech company with over 5 million users, Curve is reshaping how people manage their finances by consolidating multiple payment cards into one single smart card, all managed through its intuitive app. Since 2020, Checkout.com has helped the company overcome critical challenges, optimize payment performance, and reduce costs. The partnership has been instrumental in supporting Curve's global growth ambitions, onboarding four new markets, and actively preparing the business for further expansion. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZjU_Fik #WhereTheWorldChecksOut

➡️ In case you missed it: Checkout.com’s MENA General Manager, Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, joined the 11:FS podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities for fintechs launching in the Middle East. 🎙️🌍 Key takeaways: ✅ Understand the cultures ✅ Appreciate the diversity ✅ Localise your solution The panel of experts was hosted by Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy at 11:FS, and Remo was joined by: 🔈 Gaia Lamperti, Middle East Producer at Bloomberg 🔈 Ziad Mabsout, CFA, Co-founder and Head of Distribution at Vennre Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ejfCHggC or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 #WhereTheWorldChecksOut

“It's a marathon, not a sprint”🏃♂️➡️ In a recent interview with Forbes, Checkout.com's CMO, Rory O'Neill, breaks down the 2024 #PeakSeason, the consumer spending trends we're seeing across our network, and how merchants can carry this momentum into 2025. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6vdsdqV Thank you Catherine Erdly for the write-up ✍ #WhereTheWorldChecksOut