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Stay up-to-date with the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes in Amazon Payment Services.
June 2025
New Features
Enhanced Multi-Currency Support
- Added support for 12 new currencies including Egyptian Pound (EGP), Moroccan Dirham (MAD), and Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
- Introduced real-time currency conversion with competitive exchange rates
- New currency conversion API endpoints for dynamic rate retrieval
Advanced Fraud Detection
- Launched AI-powered fraud detection engine with 99.7% accuracy
- Added behavioral analysis for unusual payment patterns
- Implemented geo-location verification for high-value transactions
Mobile SDK Updates
- Released Flutter SDK v2.1.0 with improved performance
- Added biometric authentication support for iOS and Android
- New React Native SDK with TypeScript definitions
Improvements
API Performance
- Reduced payment processing latency by 35%
- Optimized webhook delivery with exponential backoff retry mechanism
- Enhanced API rate limiting with burst capacity support
Dashboard Experience
- Redesigned merchant dashboard with improved navigation
- Added advanced filtering and search capabilities for transactions
- New customizable reporting widgets with export functionality
Security Enhancements
- Implemented TLS 1.3 support for all API endpoints
- Added support for Ed25519 signature verification
- Enhanced PCI DSS compliance with additional security measures
Bug Fixes
- Fixed intermittent timeout issues with KNET payment method
- Resolved webhook payload encoding issues for Arabic character sets
- Corrected timezone handling in transaction reporting for UAE merchants
- Fixed memory leak in batch payment processing for high-volume merchants
May 2025
New Features
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
- Integrated Tabby and Tamara payment options
- Added installment calculator widget for checkout pages
- Support for 0% interest promotional campaigns
Subscription Management
- Launched recurring payments with flexible billing cycles
- Added subscription pause and resume functionality
- Implemented pro-rated billing for plan changes
Enhanced Reporting
- New financial reconciliation reports with automated matching
- Added chargeback analytics dashboard
- Custom report builder with 50+ metrics
Improvements
Payment Links
- Reduced payment link generation time by 60%
- Added expiration date customization
- Enhanced payment link analytics with conversion tracking
Checkout Experience
- Improved mobile checkout with one-tap payments
- Added saved payment methods for returning customers
- Enhanced error messaging with multilingual support
Developer Experience
- Updated Postman collection with 100+ API examples
- New interactive API documentation with live testing
- Enhanced SDK documentation with video tutorials
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Apple Pay integration issues on Safari 15+
- Resolved pagination issues in transaction history API
- Corrected VAT calculation for multi-item purchases
- Fixed webhook retry mechanism for failed deliveries
April 2025
New Features
Regional Payment Methods
- Added Benefit Pay support for Bahrain market
- Integrated NAPS (National Automated Payments System) for Qatar
- Launched Meeza payment method for Egyptian customers
Advanced Analytics
- New real-time transaction monitoring dashboard
- Added payment success rate analytics by payment method
- Implemented custom event tracking for conversion optimization
API Enhancements
- Introduced GraphQL API for flexible data querying
- Added batch operations support for bulk transaction processing
- New webhook event types for enhanced integration capabilities
Improvements
Performance Optimizations
- Improved payment processing speed by 25%
- Enhanced database query performance for large merchants
- Optimized mobile SDK bundle size (reduced by 40%)
Security Updates
- Enhanced encryption for stored payment methods
- Implemented advanced rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Added support for custom security headers
User Interface
- Refreshed merchant portal with modern design
- Improved accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Enhanced mobile responsiveness across all screens
Bug Fixes
- Fixed duplicate webhook delivery for high-frequency events
- Resolved CSV export formatting issues for Arabic content
- Corrected time zone conversion in scheduled reports
- Fixed payment form validation for special characters
March 2025
New Features
3D Secure 2.0
- Full implementation of EMV 3D Secure 2.0 protocol
- Reduced friction authentication with risk-based analysis
- Support for biometric authentication on mobile devices
Marketplace Payments
- Launched split payments for marketplace platforms
- Added seller onboarding API with KYC verification
- Implemented automated commission calculation and distribution
Improvements
Webhook Reliability
- Enhanced webhook delivery guarantee with 99.9% reliability
- Added webhook signature verification examples for all SDKs
- Implemented webhook event replay functionality
Testing Environment
- New sandbox environment with realistic transaction simulation
- Added test card numbers for specific scenarios
- Enhanced error simulation for integration testing
Bug Fixes
- Fixed session timeout issues in hosted checkout
- Resolved currency formatting for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) locales
- Corrected refund calculation for partially captured payments
- Fixed SDK initialization errors on slow network connections
February 2025
New Features
Voice Payments
- Integrated with Amazon Alexa for voice-initiated payments
- Added voice verification using biometric analysis
- Support for hands-free payment confirmation
Contactless Payments
- NFC payment support for in-store transactions
- QR code payment generation with dynamic pricing
- Integration with popular digital wallets
Improvements
Compliance Updates
- Enhanced PCI DSS Level 1 certification maintenance
- Updated data retention policies per regional regulations
- Improved audit logging for compliance reporting
Performance Enhancements
- Reduced API response times by 20%
- Optimized payment form loading on mobile devices
- Enhanced caching mechanisms for frequently accessed data
Bug Fixes
- Fixed intermittent connection issues with Saudi banks
- Resolved payment method detection for older browser versions
- Corrected transaction status synchronization delays
- Fixed CSV report generation for transactions with emojis
Last updated: June 2025