The landscape of digital payments is undergoing significant transformation, fueled by the strategic evolution of digital banks in both retail and SME sectors. These digital challengers have capitalized on underserved consumer needs, reshaping traditional banking models in the process. As they have started achieving profitability, some digital banks are now exploring the potential of super apps and expanding into non-financial service verticals to maintain their growth. This movement signals a broader trend in the digital banking sector, highlighting how innovation can address fundamental consumer pain points while driving strategic growth.

In other market news, QNB Bank (IBSE:QNBTR) was a standout up 9.9% and closing at TRY890.00, a new 52-week high. At the same time, Chime Financial (NasdaqGS:CHYM) softened, down 14.7% to end the day at $28.89, near its 52-week low.

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• Visa (NYSE:V) closed at $336.78 up 1.4%.
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Sources:

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• "Future Focus: How Super Apps & Non-Financial Services Are Shaping Digital Banking" from Research and Markets on GlobeNewswire (published 05 August 2025)

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