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Case Study E-Commerce

In-House BNPL: What it really costs in 2026

At first, building in-house BNPL makes sense: control over credit logic, no third-party dependency, the ability to move at your own pace. But the total cost of that control – engineering maintenance, fraud exposure, dispute handling, compliance overhead – rarely surfaces cleanly on the P&L. CCD2 has made that accounting unavoidable. This guide breaks down what running in-house BNPL actually costs, and what your options look like now.

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Blog Insights
Jun 29, 2026 4 minutes

The €300 Problem: Why Home & Garden Merchants Are Losing Sales They’ve Already Won

The customer found the garden sofa. They spent 20 minutes on the product page. They opened the size guide, checked the reviews, shortlisted the colour. Then they closed the tab. Not because they didn’t want it, but because €890 due immediately felt like too much of a decision to make in one click.

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ecommerce payments work at scale
Case Study E-Commerce

How s.Oliver made ecommerce payments work at scale

s.Oliver has been dressing European families for decades – and their customers tend to stay. When the time came to rethink how post-checkout complexity was managed, it was important to get it right. See how s.Oliver turned a familiar operational problem into a payment experience their customers actually prefer in this ecommerce payment case study.

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Blog Consumption
Jun 8, 2026 3 minutes

CCD2 is sorted. Now ask the harder questions

A new regulation has landed in Germany. For most BNPL providers, it means new compliance steps, additional verification, and changes to the checkout experience. For merchants using Riverty’s 14-day invoice, the situation is currently simpler – this product is temporarily exempt from these requirements, so the checkout experience stays as it is; no additional friction, no new steps for your customers. For merchants in Germany, it’s a concrete advantage at a moment when competitors are adding steps.

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Blog Mobility
Riverty Mobility Team Dec 1, 2025 3 min

What Does ANPR Mean? Automatic Number Plate Recognition Explained

Discover what ANPR means: Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology for parking management, payments, and receivables management with compliance and efficiency.

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Parking of the future
Blog Mobility
Jul 3, 2024

The Car Park of the Future: Vision or Fantasy?

Do you remember flying cars, the integral part of futuristic visions that unfortunately have not found their way in our everyday lives, yet? Should we dismiss the idea of a futuristic parking lot as just another science fiction dream? Consumers are the ultimate barometer of innovation. Their preferences will ultimately determine our future – and the future of parking. In the fourth article of our series about the Riverty survey “Future of Parking”, we think outside the box imagining a parking garage that is truly according to the customer's wishes.

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Pros & Cons of Parking Barriers: Is There a Better Way?
Blog Mobility
Jun 24, 2024

Pros & Cons of Parking Barriers: Is There a Better Way?

Imagine a world where parking isn't a source of frustration. No more scrambling for loose change, fumbling with tickets, or getting stuck behind someone struggling with a malfunctioning barrier. Here, a technology-driven solution is revolutionizing the parking experience in Europe, Free-Flow Parking. As the world of parking is changing, so are the consumer preferences for flexible cash-less payment methods. But how can traditional parking barriers, such as gates or ticket machines, keep pace with modern parking requirements? The third article in our series on the Riverty “Future of Parking” survey looks at the pros and cons of parking barriers and the impact on users and parking operators alike.

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Free-Flow Parking in Europe: Trends & Adaptation
Blog Mobility
Jun 14, 2024

Free-Flow Parking in Europe: Trends & Adaptation

In the dynamic realm of urban mobility, parking has long been a crucial yet often overlooked aspect. As cities continue to expand and transportation patterns evolve, traditional parking methods are struggling to keep pace, leading to congestion, frustration, and a diminished parking experience. Amidst this changing landscape, a new wave of parking solutions is emerging based on a changing preference in payment technology. One that is changing the way we park and interact with our urban spaces: Free-Flow Parking. The second article of our series about Riverty's survey the "Future of Parking” is looking at the trends and the adaptation of Free-Flow Parking in Europe.

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Blog Mobility
Jun 6, 2024

How do consumers prefer to pay for their parking tickets?

Small change? Mobile or card payment? Modern methods of payment are challenging traditional ways of paying. At the same time, the options for paying for parking are now more diverse than ever. But progress is not gaining the upper hand everywhere in Europe. And there are various reasons for this. The findings of the survey commissioned by Riverty about the Future of Parking reveal a fascinating story of regional divides, with some clinging to tradition or habits with cash payments and others embracing the digital revolution with Free-Flow Parking solutions. The first article in our blog series attempts to answer the question: How do consumers prefer to pay for parking?

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Riverty creates clarity for energy providers and customers
Blog Utilities 
May 22, 2024 5 min

Insights for transparency in financial flows: Riverty creates clarity for energy providers and customers

Today's economic challenges require innovative debt collection solutions. Riverty offers energy providers user-friendly portals and customized strategies to make payment flows transparent and maintain good customer relations.

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Efficient debt collection for energy suppliers
Blog Utilities 
Apr 24, 2024 4 min

Efficient debt collection for energy suppliers: Riverty
– keeping your finances in flow

International crises, slow economic growth, rising prices - many consumers are under financial pressure in these times – and energy suppliers are put under pressure when payments are missed or delayed. Efficient debt collection management can maintain the financial flow and ensure that utilities are never left high and dry.

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Receivables Sale to Riverty Increases Liquidity
Blog Utilities 
Apr 19, 2024 3 min

Electricity and finance in flux: Receivables sale to Riverty increases liquidity

In times of change, we go with the flow of electricity. We know that as the energy transition continues, energy providers are faced with significant investments. Not only do they face rising costs, but also the risk of payment defaults. How can they ensure a smooth financial flow? The solution: Selling non-performing receivables can help to secure liquidity and minimize default risks – keeping power and finances flowing.

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Blog Mobility
Riverty Mobility Team Mar 16, 2024 3 min

What is ANPR? (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)

Let's delve into what ANPR technology is and explore its wide-ranging applications across different sectors.

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