$1 billion in transactions processed on Ecobank Mobile App in Africa
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments, e-Payments, Mobile Banking
The groundbreaking Ecobank Mobile App, a single, unified financial services application across 33 African countries, has processed 9 million transactions worth over $1 billion since launch less than 18 months ago.
Bango Extends Carrier Billing for Amazon Customers in Japan
- 8 years 11 months ago
- e-Payments
Bango (AIM: BGO), the mobile payments company, announces that following the successful launch of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) for Amazon retail customers in Japan (June 2017), it has expanded DCB availability to Japanese customers of Amazon Prime and Prime Student membership programmes.
Santander InnoVentures Leads USD 6 million Round in Mexican Startup ePesos to Advance Financial Inclusion
- 9 years 3 days ago
- e-Payments
Santander InnoVentures, the fintech venture capital fund of Santander Group, announced today an investment in the Mexican startup ePesos, the mobile payments company for the underbanked. ePesos has today closed a USD 6 million investment round that will enable the company to continue growing its platform serving and supporting small and medium sized enterprises across Mexico. Other institutional investors participating in the round include ... more
Visa Research: Mobile money takes off in Europe
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- e-Payments
Uptake of mobile devices to manage money, conduct banking and make payments is greater than ever, as 77% of Europeans now use their mobile devices to keep track of their finances and make everyday payments such as bills, parking and going out. Today, Visa (NYSE: V) released the findings of its annual Digital Payments Studyi, which looks at consumer behavior around digital payments, ranging from contactless to online shopping as well as... more
Teen Chat App Kik to Unveil Digital Currency
- 9 years 4 months ago
- e-Payments
Kik Interactive, the creator of popular chat platform Kik, today announced it is launching Kin, a cryptocurrency that will serve as a foundation for a decentralized ecosystem of digital services.
Singapore Shows Highest Preference in South East Asia for Electronic Payments
- 9 years 5 months ago
- e-Payments
Eighty-seven per cent of Singaporeans prefer to make electronic payments, as opposed to using cash (up 11%), representing the highest preference for electronic payments in the region, according to the 2016 Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes survey.
Mastercard UnionPay International and Visa Unveil Standardized Mobile QR Codes To Streamline E-Payments in Thailand
- 9 years 5 months ago
- e-Payments
Recently, Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay, the world’s top payment solution providers have unveiled a standardized quick response code (QR) for payments in Thailand. This step enables the country’s transition to a cashless society that is aligned with the Bank of Thailand’s cashless agenda driven by innovation.
TD MySpend App Reaches One Million Users
- 9 years 6 months ago
- Cash management, e-Payments
Since launching last April, close to 1,000,000 Canadians have signed up for TD MySpend, a mobile money management app that makes it easier to track spending habits and gain greater control over personal and family finances. The app features instant notifications, spending insights and category tracking to give users greater insights into their spending.
Mobifone Joins Forces with Fortumo to Launch Carrier Billing on Google Play
- 9 years 6 months ago
- Payments, e-Payments
The Vietnamese mobile operator Mobifone and the mobile payments company Fortumo are today announcing the launch of carrier billing on Google Play. Over 25 million Mobifone subscribers can now purchase apps and in-app content from the app store by charging payments to their phone bill.
Facebook Enables Group Payments in Messenger
- 9 years 6 months ago
- Payments, e-Payments
Since 2015, you could send and receive money on Messenger, but until now, these person-to-person payments have just been possible between two people. Starting today for Android and desktop, you can send or receive money between groups of people on Messenger. It’s free, simple, fast and secure. Whether you’re splitting a restaurant bill or chipping in for a group gift, all you need to do is go to a new or existing Messenger group conversation to... more
WoraPay Teams Up With Mastercard to Save Time For Lloyds Banking Group and Beyond
- 9 years 6 months ago
- e-Payments, Credit Cards
WoraPay, the mobile service provider that allows customers to beat the queue when ordering food and drinks, has integrated Masterpass, the global digital payment service from Mastercard.
Paymentwall To Provide Security of Online Payments in Sweden
- 9 years 6 months ago
- e-Payments, Security
Now paymentwall is connected to all banks in Sweden, including Nordea Bank, SEB, Handelsbanken, and Swedbank, allowing every person with a bank account in Sweden to pay using online bank transfer.
YES Bank Goes For Payments Digitization For Nashik Smart City
- 9 years 6 months ago
- e-Payments
Today YES BANK, one of the largest Indian private sector banks, launched cashless payment solution for Nashik Smart City, in partnership with the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) to aid the Government’s dream of a less-cash economy.
