Sberbank Brings Payments to Telegram
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Sberbank and Telegram have developed a unique payment solution for partners using Telegram bots. The solution allows to accept MasterCard, Visa and MIR card payments. The development also marks the first time Apple Pay and Android Pay can be used as payment methods in Telegram bots. This way, Sberbank’s partners will now be able to process both orders and payments through Telegram bots, making the process quick and convenient.
Mastercard Arms Banks with Predictive Tool to Combat Card Fraud After Data Breaches
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Fraud Detection
It can now take as little as 9 minutes for stolen card and account data to be used via the dark web.
Fridays with Fintechs: Creating New Uses for Cards
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Before starting CardUp, I spent years in the payment industry where the goal of increasing credit card usage was set time and again. In Singapore, the average consumer has six different cards paired with plenty of loyalty perks, resulting in very little loyalty to a single card. I always thought about what could be done to increase spend on cards that would also be mutually beneficial to card networks, issuers and consumers.
Etherparty Thwarts Site Attack on Successful ICO Launch Day
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Vancouver-based Etherparty today launched the official public crowdsale for their FUEL token, the cryptocurrency that will power self-executing digital agreements on the user-friendly smart contract platform. One hour after the ICO officially went live, the company identified a potential security issue, caused by a fraudulent contribution address, and temporarily shut down the website to protect all participants.
Alipay Promotes Smart Tourism with Global Partners
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Alipay, the world's largest online and mobile payment platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group ("Ant Financial", "Ant"), recently announced an upgraded smart outbound tourist service platform at a meeting of ecosystem partners from over 20 countries and territories in Beijing. The platform connects Chinese tourists with merchants, airports, travel agencies and other Alipay partners, giving users access to intuitive local offers and... more
Wirecard Begins Digital Innovation Partnership With Evopark
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Wirecard, the leading expert in digital payment solutions, is entering into an innovation partnership with evopark GmbH. As part of the collaboration, both companies plan to link evopark's existing app with Wirecard's mobile payment and loyalty features in order to guarantee a seamless customer journey at all car parks across Germany in the future.
Novacap and CDPQ invest in Pivotal Payments
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Pivotal Payments, a leading provider of technology-driven global payment processing solutions, announced it has entered into a strategic investment agreement with private equity firm Novacap and Canadian pension fund manager Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), two world-class institutional investors with extensive expertise in international business expansions.
Verifi Is Finalist in International Payments Awards Competition
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Risk Management
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 Anti-fraud or Security Solution of the Year at the prestigious
SAXO PAYMENTS BANKING CIRCLE BECOMES BENEFACTOR OF MAJOR EMERGING PAYMENTS PROJECT
Industry-leading financial utility, Saxo Payments Banking Circle, has become the Benefactor of a major new project being spearheaded by the Emerging Payments Association (EPA). Designed to support the growth of early stage FinTech companies around the world, Project International Trade is set to encourage trade between EPA members and non-EU target markets in the payments industry. The project has been endorsed by Foreign Secretary, Boris... more
Ingenico ePayments and Five Guys win Best Mobile eCommerce Campaign at the 2017 eCommerce Awards
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Ingenico ePayments, the online and mobile commerce division of Ingenico Group, has been announced as the winner of the eCommerce Awards Best Mobile eCommerce Campaign for its work with global burger restaurant Five Guys.
Pundi X Reveals First Retail Point of Sale Solution for Cryptocurrency in Indonesia
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Pundi X, a blockchain startup that aims to make cryptocurrencies an enabler of ubiquitous cashless payment environments across South East Asia, has unveiled the Pundi X POS (Point of Sale) smart device to enable shops, cafes and convenience stores to sell cryptocurrency to a broad cross section of general consumers who would otherwise have little or no access to cryptocurrency.
Inetco Adds Data Access Options
Inetco Systems Limited, an expert in real-time transaction monitoring and analytics for retail banking and payment processors, announced today an expanded menu of transaction data access options.
Wirecard Gains Swarovski Crystal Worlds as an Alipay Payments Customer
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Wirecard, the expert in digital financial technologies, has won Swarovski Crystal Worlds as a new customer for Alipay payments, China’s leading mobile payment solution.
Hawk Incentives Launches Pre-paid Cards for Mobile Wallets
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Hawk Incentives, a Blackhawk Network business that provides rewards and incentive solutions, today announced its new open-loop Mastercard prepaid cards that can be added to major mobile wallets.
CK Hutchison and Ant Financial Form Strategic Partnership to Provide Digital Financial Inclusive Services in Hong Kong
- 8 years 2 months ago
- Payments
CK Hutchison Holdings (“CK Hutchison”), a multinational conglomerate spanning over 50 countries, and Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”), a leading global technology and financial services company and parent company of Alipay, today announced a strategic partnership. The two companies will form a joint venture (“JV”) to offer a consumer-oriented digital wallet under the ‘AlipayHK’ brand, which will further integrate online and... more
