DNA Payments Launches POS Alipay+ Acceptance for Over 50,000 UK Merchants
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
UK-based fintech DNA Payments has grown its portfolio of POS alternative payment methods by launching Alipay+, a suite of cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation technology solutions operated by Ant International.
Zilliqa Integrates with Fireblocks to Expand Access for Institutional Finance
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Zilliqa, the high-throughput, low-fee layer 1 blockchain platform, is delighted to announce its integration with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for building blockchain applications and managing digital asset operations.
Confidence vs. Reality: European Payment Leaders Bullish Despite Lost Business from International Payment Challenges
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
A new survey of payment leaders by Thunes, a global money movement innovator, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, reveals conflicted attitudes among Europeans on cross-border payment interoperability, highlighting the challenges firms face in integrating across multiple markets and systems.
Visa and Mastercard Agree to Pay $197 Million to Settle ATM Fee Class Action Lawsuit
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- ATMs
In a significant development, Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement totaling $197 million to resolve a prolonged class action lawsuit alleging the manipulation of ATM fees to artificially inflate costs. The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for a considerable period, asserts that the ATM network regulations imposed by Mastercard and Visa resulted in inflated access fees for individuals withdrawing cash from bank-operated machines.
SeABank and Visa Strategically Cooperate to Accelerate Digital Payments
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, stock code SSB) and Visa Inc. further tightens their comprehensive cooperative partnership by a strategic cooperation agreement on developing digital payments. This cooperation aims to facilitate SeABank's delivery of the best solutions, improvement of data capacity and expertise to open up new opportunities for advancements, thereby accelerating SeABank's payment services development strategy.
Coinbase Derivatives and Coinbase International Exchange Data Now Available Through Coin Metrics’ Market Data Feed
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Coin Metrics, a leading provider of crypto financial intelligence, is pleased to announce that it has added data from Coinbase Derivatives and the Coinbase International Exchange to its Market Data Feed.
Visa’s New AI Tool for Faster Payments Could Help Save UK Over £330M a Year on Fraud and APP Scams
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
In a groundbreaking pilot in partnership with Pay.UK, Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has shown how leveraging the latest AI technology has the potential to drastically cut the £600m1 lost annually to account-to-account scams and fraud over recent years in the UK.
Mastercard Accelerates Commitment to Digital Transformation in Africa
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have launched the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa to extend digital access to critical services to 100 million individuals and businesses in Africa over the next 10 years. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Business Forum hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Fime and ITC PLC Bring Local EMV® L3 Payment Terminal Testing to Bangladesh
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Fime has partnered with Bangladesh-based technical service provider ITC PLC to deliver local EMV® Level 3 test services. This supports the nation’s expanding digital payments ecosystem. Stakeholders can now validate and integrate their payment terminals locally, reducing time to market and costs.
payabl. Partners with Zimpler to Accelerate Instant Payments Growth
- 5 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
payabl., one of Europe’s leading PayTechs, announced today its partnership with Zimpler, a leading company in instant bank payment solutions, with one of the highest bank coverages in the Nordics.
myPOS Enables Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants in Italy
- 5 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
UK-based payments company myPOS has enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone for businesses in Italy. With Tap to Pay on iPhone and the myPOS Glass app, merchants can seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the myPOS Glass iOS app. No additional hardware or payment terminal is needed.
Axis Bank Collaborates with Mastercard to Launch NFC Soundbox
- 5 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today announced the launch of NFC Soundbox in collaboration with Mastercard. An industry-first proposition for the merchant community, the new soundbox will act as an all-in-one solution allowing the users to accept Bharat QR, UPI, Tap & Pay and Tap + Pin payments.
NatWest's Mastercard® Business Savings: Effortless Merchant Discounts for Business Cardholders
- 5 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
NatWest introduces Mastercard® Business Savings, a hassle-free merchant discount program designed exclusively for eligible NatWest business credit, charge, and debit cardholders. This complimentary program offers automatic cashback on essential business expenses, empowering businesses to save effortlessly while conducting everyday transactions.
"Rapyd": 73% of Businesses Struggle with Payment Delays
- 5 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
Rapyd, the global fintech leader, today released its report, “2024 State of Payments: High-Opportunity Industries.” This comprehensive study dives into the evolving landscape of cross-border payments, focusing on the needs of fast-growing industries such as online gaming, content creation platforms, online travel, marketplaces, and e-commerce.
Flutterwave Mozambique Receives Payment Aggregator License Approval in Principle
- 5 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, today announced it has received an approval-in-principle for its payment aggregator license from the Central Bank of Mozambique. This license enables Flutterwave to offer its comprehensive payment services within Mozambique and strengthen its operations in southern African markets.
