CoreCard Processing Platform is Now EMV-Enabled
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
CoreCard Software, a leading provider of card management systems and processing services, today announced completion of MasterCard EMV Certification for one of its processing clients. This certification means the CoreCard processing platform is now EMV-enabled and current and future clients can issue chip cards to their cardholders.
Samsung Pay Continues its Global Expansion in Puerto Rico
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today that it is bringing Samsung Pay—the most widely accepted mobile payment system—to Puerto Rico. Starting today, Samsung Pay will support eligible credit cards from Banco Popular, Puerto Rico’s largest bank, and will be available on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Claro networks in Puerto Rico.
Seamless Makes SEQR Contactless Using NFC Technology
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Nasdaq Stockholm-listed Seamless mobile payment solution SEQR is launching contactless payments in Sweden using NFC technology (Near Field Communication). Contactless makes it possible to pay with SEQR at point of sale (POS) terminals that support NFC which is featured on almost all modern terminals, Consequently it is now possible to pay with SEQR in any store that supports the functionality in Sweden or abroad, even if a retailer has no... more
Computop Integrates Amazon Payments Interface
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
With the payment method, Amazon Payments, over 300 million Amazon customers worldwide can make an order online with just a few clicks, without having to complete the registration process on the online store. Customers simply login using their Amazon account during checkout, select a delivery address and payment method stored in their Amazon user account and click the purchase button.
EMVCo and FIDO Alliance Partner on Mobile Payment Authentication
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Authentication Technology
EMVCo, the global payment specification body, and the FIDO Alliance, an industry consortium developing open, interoperable authentication standards, have announced they will collaborate and review how FIDO authentication standards can support EMV® payment use cases. A key aim of the initiative is to investigate providing simpler and stronger authentication for cardholders making mobile payments using on-device authenticators, such as biometrics... more
Wirecard and AMETRAS to Launch Payment App for Möbel Inhofer
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Aschheim (Munich). Wirecard, one of the leading payment service providers, and AMETRAS, a global IT and software provider, have announced a cooperation in the field of mobile payment. Together, the companies are bringing to market a payment app for Europe’s largest furniture and furnishings store Möbel Inhofer. Using the app, furniture couriers can take payments on the customer’s doorstep.
FIS Named “Most Disruptive” at the 2016 PYMNTS.com/Alexa Challenge
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Banking, Infrastructure
FIS™ won the “Most Disruptive” award at the 2016 PYMNTS.com/Alexa Challenge. FIS was selected for its ability to provide millennial consumers “relevant and timely guidance to better inform their financial decisions,” according to PYMNTS.
Wolters Kluwer Discusses the Impact of AML Regulations on APAC Banks
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Regulatory Standards, AML and KYC
Anti Money Laundering (AML) has arguably become the top regulatory priority for banks in Asia Pacific (APAC), according to a new white paper from Wolters Kluwer. And banks should now be digesting recent developments to prepare their IT functions for the consequent flurry of activity in AML regulation.
Ixaris and Amadeus to Deliver a Global Prepaid Virtual Payments Offering
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Ixaris, the payments technology expert, today announced it has partnered with Amadeus to deliver a global prepaid virtual payments offering, specifically for the travel industry. The agreement underpins the launch, earlier this year, of Amadeus global prepaid virtual card offering, the MasterCard branded Amadeus B2B Wallet Prepaid.
SWIFT Records Strong Performance in its Messaging Traffic
The end of June peak in Payments traffic, combined with the ongoing Brexit-related surge in Securities and Treasury traffic, triggered two successive FIN traffic peak days on Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th June 2016.
Wirecard Provides Credit Card Payment Processing Services to Takko Fashion
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
The Wirecard Group has entered into a new partnership with Takko Fashion: the German clothing chain, which employs more than 17,000 staff, will now offer its products outside of shop opening hours on its website, takko.com. In doing so, the retailer is connecting its online shop with the point of sale – connected shopping experiences are a trend from which many high street retailers are benefiting.
Marco Bravo joins ACI Worldwide as VP in Latin America
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
ACI Worldwide announced the appointment of Marco Bravo as vice president for Latin America.
Western Union Expands in South America with Walmart de México Partnership
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
As part of its expansion strategy in Mexico, The Western Union Company announced an agreement with Walmart de Mexico y Centroamérica to offer international money transfer services under the Western Union®, Vigo® and Orlandi ValutaSM brands throughout Mexico. Customers will be able to receive their money transfer transactions across 1,266 Bodega Aurrera, Mi Bodega Aurrera, Walmart, Superama and Suburbia stores in all of Mexico’s 31 states and in... more
Baydonhill Relaunches as EarthportFX
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Earthport is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Baydonhill, which was acquired in 2013, has re-launched as EarthportFX. EarthportFX will offer clients direct access to FX and payment services utilised by some of the largest and most sophisticated global banks and ecommerce businesses. The EarthportFX brand combines Baydonhill’s extensive currency expertise with Earthport’s industry-leading global network and payments technology. In a... more
Emerging Payments Association's Thoughts About Brexit
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Risk Management, Infrastructure
EPA Advisory Board launches Project Europe to bring the FinTech community together, working as a powerful force that can impact policy, regulation and legislation post Brexit Tony Craddock, Director General of the EPA comments; ‘New strategies and modes of working will need to be adopted to cope with the uncertainty of the transition period as we make our exit from the EU. The EPA is already putting in place support and advisory groups that will... more
