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Release Notes

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

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