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ECB Maintains Interest Rates Until September

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its decision to maintain current interest rates until at least September 2024. This move reflects the ECB’s cautious stance in response to the ongoing economic situation, particularly concerning inflation and economic growth within the Eurozone. By holding off on any rate cuts, the ECB aims to ensure economic stability amidst fluctuating global economic conditions.Rates,

Economic Context and Future Projections

The ECB’s approach is driven by its dual mandate to manage inflation while fostering economic growth. Current economic indicators suggest that the ECB is prioritizing inflation control, recognizing the potential risks of premature rate cuts. The pause in rate adjustments provides the ECB with the flexibility to respond to economic changes without exacerbating inflationary pressures.

Market Reactions and Economic Implications

The financial markets have shown mixed reactions to this announcement. Some investors are concerned that maintaining higher interest rates might slow economic growth, while others see it as a prudent measure to keep inflation in check. The ECB’s strategy is to balance these concerns, ensuring that any future rate changes do not destabilize the economy.

Looking Ahead

The ECB’s decision to hold interest rates steady until September sets the stage for careful monitoring and assessment of economic conditions over the coming months. This period will be crucial for determining the next steps in the ECB’s monetary policy. The central bank will continue to analyze economic data, aiming to make informed decisions that support long-term economic stability and growth.

The upcoming review in September will be a significant point for the ECB, potentially guiding the future direction of its monetary policy. Stakeholders and analysts will be closely watching the ECB’s assessments and projections to gauge the future economic landscape.

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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