Australian Neobank Up Launches Maybuy - A BNPL Killer
- 1 year 8 months ago
- Payments
Australian neobank Up Bank has launched savings service Maybuy. Maybuy is designed as an alternative to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) products which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Maybuy will create an automated savings plan for users looking to purchase items online. Upon reaching their goal, consumers can decide to buy the item or save the money for another purpose.
Simpl Joins Hands with ClearTax to Enable Hassle-free Tax Filings
- 1 year 8 months ago
- Payments
Simpl, India’s fastest-growing checkout network, announced a collaboration with ClearTax to enable hassle-free tax filings. Through this partnership, millions of ClearTax users can pay for using their services by opting to pay through Simpl’s convenient and speedy 1-click checkout option.
Mercuryo Chosen by iToken to Facilitate the Purchase of Cryptocurrency for over 10 Million Wallet Users
- 1 year 8 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
iToken, a leading DeFi non-custodial wallet, has announced its integration with Mercuryo, a global payments solution platform, as its sole fiat on-ramp to its mobile wallet. Furthering accessibility and ease of access to the DeFi world, this partnership enables iToken users to quickly and securely use their preferred and local payment methods to purchase over 20 different cryptocurrencies.
Polygon and Techstars Partner to Deliver Web3 Themed Accelerator in London in 2023
- 1 year 8 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Polygon, the leading platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development, and Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customised programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, have announced a partnership together that will see a Web3 theme being applied to Techstars’ London Q1 2023 accelerator programme.
Akurateco Launches Free Fintech Meetings
- 1 year 8 months ago
- Payments
Netherlands-based white-label payment orchestration platform Akurateco is announcing a launch of the free fintech meetings season. The company aims to help business owners to get acquainted with the leading payment technologies that can boost their e-commerce. Fintech meetings are scheduled as follows:
01/08 – Weekly Fintech Recap
- 1 year 8 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Digital banking, Payments, Banking, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, M&A Deals, People Moves
Partnerships Microsoft and Nexi Drive Payments Digitisation in Europe
Swift Could Face Challenge in New Era for Cross-border Payments - EIU
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Payments
Analysis from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) suggests that while digital disruption to domestic payments continues, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will cause parallel disruption to cross-border payment systems. The dominance of SWIFT is endangered. To begin with, the EIU expects growth in digital payments to slow over the next five years.
Crypto Exchange Zipmex Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Singapore
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Zipmex has become the latest victim of the ongoing crypto crash after running into liquidity problems that it blames on troubled crypto lenders Babel Finance and Celsius Network. The Singapore-based crypto exchange said on Wednesday that it had filed moratorium applications in the city-state for five business entities. The moratoriums will protect Zipmex from any legal claims or proceedings for a period of up to six months, according to a... more
Microsoft and Nexi Drive Payments Digitisation in Europe
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Payments
Nexi announces today a strategic collaboration with Microsoft aimed at innovating digital payments solutions and helping digitalization of SMEs, Corporates, Public Administrations and Financial Institutions across multiple European markets through vertical value-added solutions to respond to specific needs as easy-to-adopt one-stop-to-digital packages for small businesses, secure scalable payment cloud-based infrastructures for public entities... more
Payment Source Cuts Reconciliation Times by 50% and Scales Fast with Duco’s Data Automation Platform
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Payments
Duco, a leading cloud-based data automation company, today announced that Payment Source, the preferred partner to bring innovative payment solutions to the Canadian market, has achieved huge efficiency and scalability gains thanks to the Duco Platform.
Worldpay from FIS Extends Partnership with Chargebacks911 to Help Reduce Chargebacks for Merchants
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Payments
Financial technology leader Worldpay from FIS® is extending its partnership with a dispute technology provider, Chargebacks911, by launching an enhanced range of Disput
Cardless to Launch Co-Branded Credit Cards on the American Express Network
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Payments
Cardless, a financial technology firm, today announced a new agreement with American Express. The agreement empowers some of the country’s most celebrated brands – including travel providers and retailers – to seamlessly launch digital-first cards leveraging the Cardless platform, backed by the benefits, offers, and security of the American Express network.
Mastercard Installments Gains Traction with New Global Partners and Support for Small Businesses
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Payments
Instant, easy and responsible: buy now, pay later program continues to expand and reinforces commitment to consumer protections
PayPoint Launches ‘Refer a Retailer’ Scheme
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Payments
PayPoint has launched a ‘refer a retailer’ scheme to reward PayPoint One retailers and encourage new retailers to sign up for the company’s PayPoint One offering. The promotion, which began on Monday 25 July, offers existing PayPoint One retailers one free month’s service credited to their account for each successful referral they make. In addition, referees will be eligible to claim back their first month’s service fee.
Gemini UK Customers Can Now Use Plaid to Connect Their Bank Accounts and Buy Crypto
- 1 year 9 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Crypto exchange Gemini, has connected with open banking and payments platform Plaid, to provide UK customers with the option to buy cryptocurrency through their bank accounts. The move highlights the increasing emergence of crypto in the financial ecosystem, opening the door for more retail consumers to build their digital asset portfolios.