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Trump Proposes $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ To Fast-Track U.S. Citizenship

In a provocative twist on traditional immigration policies, President Donald Trump unveiled plans to replace the existing EB-5 investor visa program with a streamlined “gold card” system, priced at around $5 million. The proposal, aimed squarely at high-net-worth individuals, promises a direct route to American citizenship while injecting fresh capital into the U.S. economy.

A Radical Reboot Of The EB-5 Program

Under the current EB-5 framework, foreign investors who commit significant funds to U.S. businesses that create or preserve jobs can secure a green card. However, Trump dismisses the existing system as “full of nonsense, make-believe, and fraud.” Instead, his administration envisions a simplified process: by purchasing a gold card for $5 million, investors would immediately gain green card privileges with a pathway to citizenship. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized the urgency of this overhaul, arguing that the outdated EB-5 program no longer meets the needs of a dynamic global market.

Targeting The Global Elite

Trump’s proposal is designed to lure affluent individuals into the U.S. market. “We’re going to be selling a gold card,” he declared, highlighting the program’s potential to attract wealthy investors looking for a hassle-free means of obtaining U.S. citizenship. When questioned about eligibility, Trump even suggested that certain Russian oligarchs might qualify, adding a touch of his characteristic candor to the discussion.

Implications For U.S. Economic Policy

The gold card initiative is more than just a change in immigration policy; it represents a strategic pivot toward attracting foreign capital through direct investment. By offering a clear and efficient pathway to citizenship, the administration hopes to foster a business-friendly environment that not only bolsters job creation but also reinforces America’s competitive edge on the global stage.

As details of the proposal are expected to emerge over the coming weeks, the nation watches closely. Whether this bold experiment will redefine American immigration policy or spark further debate remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Trump’s gold card plan is set to shake up the conventional wisdom of how foreign investment and citizenship converge in the United States.

payabl. Launches Click To Pay With Visa To Help Merchants Improve Checkout Conversion And Reduce Fraud

payabl. has launched Click to Pay with Visa, a new card payment experience designed to help merchants reduce checkout friction, improve authorisation rates, and deliver a faster, more secure online payment journey.

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Click to Pay replaces manual card number entry with a token-based checkout experience. Once a customer’s card is enrolled, they can complete purchases in just a few clicks, without re-entering card details. The result is a faster checkout that mirrors the ease of contactless payments in-store, while maintaining strong security standards.

For merchants, the impact is measurable. According to Visa, Click to Pay can deliver up to a 11% uplift in authorisation rates compared to manual card entry, alongside significant fraud reduction through network tokenisation. Faster checkout also helps reduce cart abandonment, particularly on mobile, where typing card details remains a major source of friction.

“With online checkout, every extra step costs conversion,” said Breno Oliveira, Chief Product Officer at payabl. “Visa Click to Pay removes one of the biggest points of friction at the moment of purchase. It helps merchants approve more legitimate transactions, reduce fraud exposure, and give customers the experience they already expect.” 

Visa Click to Pay is available through payabl. checkout, enabling merchants to activate the service without additional integration complexity. The solution works across devices and supports existing security flows, including 3D Secure where required.

“Consumers have come to expect a highly personalised, intuitive, and seamless payment experience, whether they’re buying a coffee, shopping online, or applying for a loan. Visa Click to Pay aims to meet these expectations by removing the need to manually enter card details, thus enhancing both security and the consumer experience in online card payments. With the support of network tokens, Visa Click to Pay enabled a more secure and smoother transaction process, available in many countries around the world. According to European VisaNet data, Visa Click to Pay may allow a 4.5% uplift in merchant sales, meaning a possible annual increase of €51 bn in SMB eCommerce sales in the UK and EU,” said Michael Ioannides, Country Manager, Visa Cyprus.

The launch forms part of payabl.’s broader focus on checkout optimisation, helping merchants improve conversion, approvals, and payment reliability at scale. Click to Pay with Visa is now live for eligible merchants across Europe. 

Checkout expectations are rising across Europe 

Insights from payabl.’s State of European Checkouts report underline why frictionless checkout experiences are becoming a commercial priority. The research found that consumers cite speed (46%), convenience (44%), and security (41%) as the top reasons for choosing a payment method. More than half of consumers (53%) are open to switching to newer payment methods and nearly half (48%) are open to one-click checkouts, provided the solution is backed by a trusted brand such as Visa.

“Checkout is no longer just the final step of a transaction,” said Oliveira. “It is a critical part of the overall customer experience. Our research shows that 43% of European consumers will not return to a site after a poor checkout experience. For merchants across the UK and Europe, that translates directly into lost customers and lost revenue.”

The launch forms part of payabl.’s broader focus on checkout optimisation, helping merchants improve conversion, approvals, and payment reliability at scale. Click to Pay with Visa is now live for eligible merchants across Europe.

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