Visa Research: Mobile money takes off in Europe
- 7 years 9 months 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
Verifi's CDRN Is Shortlisted for Retail Risk Fraud Awards
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Risk Management, Payments
Verifi, Inc., the leading provider of payment and risk management solutions for card-not-present merchants, today announced that they have been shortlisted for the Most Innovative Online Solution at the
TerraPay and Bux Partner to Launch Mobile App Based Cross Border Money Transfers to India
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
TerraPay, the world’s first mobile payments switch, announced today that it has partnered with bux, a mobile app money transfer service, to launch anywhere, anytime instant cross border money transfers from Australia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and Europe to India.
The ICO Summit Cements Switzerland As The Global Crypto Finance Capital
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
The ICO Summit, an event hosted by SMART VALOR, brought together many of the leading experts in crypto funding to share their experience and best practice for successful ICO execution.
NRT Technology Corp and Gaming Payments Innovator Sightline Payments Announce Merger
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
NRT Technology Corp. ("NRT") a leading provider of integrated ticket redemption and payment services to global casino operators, and Sightline Payments ("Sightline"), developers of the disruptive Play+ platform that's powering the next generation of cashless and mobile gaming payment solutions, announced today an agreement to merge. The company on closing will be named NRT Sightline and will form one of the largest pure play gaming payment... more
ACI Worldwide Executive Elected to Ecommerce Europe’s Payments Experts Taskforce
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments, Banking, People Moves
ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that Paul Thomalla, senior vice president, Corporate Relations & Development, has been appointed to Ecommerce Europe’s Payments Experts Taskforce, which supports the development of online payments strategies.
AccessPay and Assembly Payments Win Swift gpi Challenge
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
SWIFT gives two FinTech startups the opportunity to work with the co-operative and gpi banks over a three-month period to further enhance cross-border payments, leveraging on SWIFT gpi. The two startups will receive up to 100,000 EUR each to further develop their innovative concepts and will participate in Sibos, SWIFT’s annual financial services event to be held in Toronto in October. The two winners of the SWIFT gpi industry challenge held... more
Icon Solutions Completes Functional Testing with EBA Clearing’s RT1 SCT Inst Platform
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments, Consultancy
Icon Solutions, a leading provider of technology solutions and instant payments consultancy, has successfully completed EBA Clearing’s testing procedure for SCT Inst payments – proving full compliance with the requirements of the RT1 infrastructure solution of EBA Clearing and the EPC Scheme Rulebook.
UQUID COIN: Token Sale Announced for the E-commerce Revolutionizers
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
UQUID, the world's premier service that lets users spend 90 different cryptocurrencies through their virtual debit card, has announced that it will hold an Initial Coin Offering in a bid to raise $100 million worth of cryptocurrencies to further develop their ecosystem. By providing an instantaneous and hassle-free way to cash out the 90 different cryptocurrencies, UQC seeks to pioneer a revolution in blockchain e-commerce. Important Dates
Mastercard at UNGA 72: Advancing the Inclusion of Everyone
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
Billions of people around the world are unable to meet their basic human needs like food, shelter, clothing and medicine. They have inadequate access to jobs, education and commerce that would help them build better lives. Yet, the ability to address these challenges stretches beyond the capabilities of governments or non-profits alone.
Retailers and Banks – Established and New – to Explore the Future of Transaction Technology at the UK’s Largest Payments Event
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
PayExpo Europe, the UK’s largest payments conference and exhibition, will return to ExCeL London on 4 and 5 October 2017. As new developments drive continual change in the vital area of payments, the event is an essential source of news and insight for anyone involved in making financial transactions faster, easier and more secure.
PayPal Launches New 2% Cash Back Credit Card
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
PayPal customers in the U.S. can now earn cash back on every purchase online and in stores with today’s launch of the new PayPal Cashback Mastercard issued by Synchrony Bank. The PayPal Cashback Mastercard, designed exclusively for PayPal members, offers cardholders 2% cash back every day, on every purchase – everywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Secure Trading Adds New Payment Methods
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
Award winning payments group, Secure Trading, has today announced the availability of 11 additional Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for its merchants through a strategic partnership with, PPRO Group, the cross-border e-payment specialists.
Hong Kong FinTech Startup TNG Raises US$115M to Invest in Blockchain, AI Chatbots and More
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
Hong Kong fintech startup TNG has raised US$115 million in Series A round led by New Margin Capital, a major Chinese private equity fund which has invested over US$1.7 billion in more than 160 companies, with 40 IPO exits. Participating investors include Taiwan-based venture studio Nogle Group, and Infinity-KBR Group. The whopping tranche of financing has put TNG at a valuation of US$565 million, according to an official press release.
IZettle Unveils Invoice Service in the UK
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Payments
iZettle empowers small businesses to grow, helping them accept card and cash payments and manage their business operations, in addition to providing services such as small business funding. Starting today, small businesses across the U.K. can also issue invoices through the iZettle app to help manage their cash flow.
