Subscription Economy stories
Finance teams could cut manual reconciliation as the new link feeds bank payment status back into Chargebee in real time for SEPA collections.
Platforms handling multi-party payments could cut delays and reconciliation work as Hello Clever ties funds to real-time domestic rails.
Small and mid-market customers could get simpler access to CrowdStrike's Falcon platform as Dicker Data adds monthly billing and support for partners.
Rising prices and content overload are pushing viewers to treat subscriptions as temporary, forcing brands to rethink retention around re-entry.
Enterprise software vendors may soon be judged on retention, as Gainsight takes on renewal work directly for customers.
Gamers in dozens of markets will gain quicker access to prepaid codes as the marketplace adds hundreds of music, video and game gift cards.
The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.
Failed card charges are putting subscription revenue at risk, with Ecommpay saying SMEs can lose 9% as customers cancel over payment friction.
Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.
Canadian homeowners can now earn travel points on mortgage payments without changing lenders, as Chexy widens its Aeroplan partnership.
Millions of Revolut customers will get OpenAI's ChatGPT Go free for up to a year, as the fintech bundles AI into its paid plans.
The latest honours lift its CODiE tally to eight, underlining growing recognition for tools that help firms curb IT and market data spending.
Failed recurring charges are costing subscription firms an average 9% of revenue, prompting a push to recover payments before customers quit.
Household finances are under growing strain as more Australians dip into savings, cut discretionary spending and lean on credit for essentials.
The tie-up gives Australian drivers a single-fee route into EVs, bundling cars, charging and running costs without a long lease.
Recurring payments can now be authorised directly from UK bank accounts, with live use already underway for investing and rent.
Tech firms face refund-system upgrades and tighter cancellation rules as the UK delays its new subscription regime until Spring 2027.
Partners face mounting strain as PSTN migration collides with day-to-day demand, threatening customer service and new business growth.
Smaller businesses and charities can now track suppliers and contracts in one system, as rising cost pressures make missed renewals more costly.
Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.