Regulation gives boost to card acceptance in Europe
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Regulations and ongoing rollouts of contactless terminals at the point of sale are boosting card acceptance networks, with cardholders throughoutEurope increasingly using their cards for low-value payments Payment cards now accepted at 13 million outlets in Europe
Appian Helps Banks Automate Lending under the CARES Act Payment Protection Program (PPP)
Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced an application that enables banks to accept and manage PPP loan applications from small businesses, support their unique servicing requirements, and ensure compliance for Payment Protection Program loans under the new CARES Act. The new application can be live in just days, and can be quickly extended with advanced automation features including RPA and AI-powered intelligent document processing. Appian will... more
PPS Powers koto – The First E-money Account to Provide Credit
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
PPS, formerly PrePay Solutions, and subsidiary of Edenred, the everyday companion for people at work, has today announced its partnership with koto, the new credit app which offers a unique combination of e-money with credit for a fixed fee. Leading the way in digital payment innovation, koto’s strategic partnership with PPS carries with it two industry firsts; not only is it the first e-money account to offer credit, but is also the first to... more
Uber Eats partners with Mastercard to commit an additional 40,000 meals for NHS staff
From today, an additional 40,000 free meals will be available to NHS heroes on Uber Eats. Together, Uber Eats and Mastercard hope this will help reduce the pressure on the heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. NHS staff will receive a £10 voucher, donated by Mastercard, that they can use on the Uber Eats app to buy a meal from thousands of restaurants and convenience stores in more than 150 towns and cities across the UK. Toussaint... more
MuchBetter and Winwatch launch world’s first analogue watch with “payment glass”
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Mastercard Commits $250 Million To Support Small Business’ Financial Security
Our local main streets have been amongst the hardest hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address this challenge, Mastercard today announced a commitment of $250 million over five years to support small businesses in the United States and other markets where we operate. The announcement came during the virtual America CARES Small Business Relief event hosted at the White House on Tuesday afternoon.
67% of international students concerned they can’t use tuition payment method of choice
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Flywire, a high-growth vertical payments company, has today announced a new research report that reveals 67% of international students are concerned if they can’t use their tuition payment method of choice at UK universities.
FinTech phos raises €1.3M to expand its revolutionary software PoS in Europe as cash usage declines rapidly
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Phos, the fintech that created the first ever software PoS which allows merchants to accept payments directly on their phones, today announced that it has closed a fundraising round of €1.3M. The round was led by New Vision 3 and also saw new angel investment in the business. The new funding sees the total amount raised by the business increase to €2.5M, enabling phos to grow its development team to introduce new features like PIN on Phone, its... more
Uber Eats partners with Mastercard to commit an additional 40,000 meals for NHS staff
From today, an additional 40,000 free meals will be available to NHS heroes on Uber Eats. Together, Uber Eats and Mastercard hope this will help reduce the pressure on the heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. NHS staff will receive a £10 voucher, donated by Mastercard, that they can use on the Uber Eats app to buy a meal from thousands of restaurants and convenience stores in more than 150 towns and cities across the UK. Toussaint... more
PXP Financial Launches new Research on Generational Outlook towards Payments and Betting
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
PXP Financial, the global expert in acquiring and payment processing services, has launched research into the payment habits of different generations of players in the online gaming and betting space.
Wirecard collaborates with leading Hungarian e-commerce agency UNAS
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, today announced a new strategic partnership with renowned Hungarian e-commerce agency UNAS to offer Wirecard’s payment solutions to its almost 5000 merchants. Through the agreement, Wirecard will be integrated as payment service provider (PSP) for UNAS. As a result, merchants can leverage on Wirecard’s payment solutions for their online shop.
Billhop collaborates with Visa to improve working capital for Irish businesses
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Billhop (billhop.com/ie) has launched a collaboration with Visa in Ireland to enable businesses to pay their suppliers using card, regardless of whether the supplier accepts card payments. As part of the collaboration, Visa cardholders have a preferential rate of 1,99%* with Billhop, considerably lower than the headline rate of 2,95%.
The EPA announces ‘Weathering the Storm’ consultation on the impact of COVID-19
The Emerging Payments Association (EPA), which encourages collaboration and innovation within new and existing finance companies, today announces the outcomes of its first COVID-19 consultation.
Saga's SGA token added to Celsius Network's interest-earning wallet
- 5 years 2 months ago
- E-Wallets
Saga Monetary Technologies (Saga) today announced that its SGA token - the first global, stabilised, digital currency controlled by its holders - has been listed on Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency interest income platform.
nexo standards Welcomes Twelve New Companies to Global Membership
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Payments
nexo standards, the international association enabling global interoperability in payment acceptance, has welcomed twelve new companies to its membership, bringing the total number of members up to 89.
