ACI's Money Transfer System Awarded 2016 SWIFT Certified Application Accreditations
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
ACI Worldwide's global payment processing solution, ACI Money Transfer System, was awarded the 2016 SWIFT Certified Application for Payments label for the nineteenth consecutive year. SWIFT’s financial services industry certification acknowledges that Money Transfer System effectively manages SWIFT messages in order to achieve certification.
The Bank of England Unveils the New Fiver
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
The Bank of England’s first polymer note – the New Fiver featuring Sir Winston Churchill – enters circulation today, Tuesday 13 September. The New Fiver is cleaner, safer and stronger. The introduction of polymer banknotes allows for a new generation of security features which make it even harder to counterfeit. The note is also resistant to dirt and moisture and so remains in better condition for longer. The strength of the polymer material... more
Minister Supports Prompt Payment Code and Success in Changing Payment Culture
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
New measures to support the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) and drive a culture of better payment practice have been confirmed in a letter to PPC signatories from Margot James, Minister for Small Business and Philip King, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
ImpulsePay Named Leading Mobile Payments Provider in the The Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
ImpulsePay has once again been listed as the leading mobile payments provider in the The Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100. The company, that provides specialist mobile payment solutions for a range of industries, including publishers and the charity sector, was listed as the 12th fastest growing technology business in the UK.
Boku Secures $13.75 Million in Further Venture Funding
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Investment, Payments
Boku, the world’s largest direct carrier billing mobile payments company, is pleased to announce that it has secured $13.75 million in further venture funding to expand carrier billing across numerous carrier connections in developed and emerging markets around the globe.
Apple Pay Coming to Japan
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments, IT Innovations
Apple® announced that iPhone® 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch® Series 2 will bring customers in Japan the ability to use Apple Pay®, an easy, fast and secure way to pay for everything in their daily routines, beginning in October. Users can commute and pay for everyday items with Suica from JR East, and make convenient and private credit and prepaid card purchases in stores, apps and on the web with a single touch.
Masterpass Adoption Provides Secure Digital Payment Experiences for Consumers, Issuers and Merchants Around the World
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
The continued transformation of Mastercard to an even more digital company continues to be driven by the rapid growth, support and success of Masterpass, the company’s digital payment service. As part of this momentum, Mastercard today announced issuers and merchants around the globe that are making Masterpass available to their customers, enabling fast, simple and secure digital payment experiences across devices and channels – online, in-app... more
Android Pay Available for Chase Visa Cardholders
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
Chase Visa® consumer credit and debit cardholders can now use Android Pay™ to make simple and secure payments in stores and in mobile apps. Chase customers with Android Pay-enabled devices can make purchases with their phone at millions of store locations nationwide that accept contactless payments, and within many Android apps. Chase cardholders maintain all of the rewards, benefits and services they have come to expect when using their Chase... more
NCR Teams Up with MX to Provide Data-Driven Money Management Solution for Financial Institutions
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Management, Payments
NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, in partnership with MX, today announced the launch of NCR Money Management, a data-driven money management platform that will provide consumers with an intuitive interface for managing and improving their financial lives.
MoneyGram and Walmart Unveil New Online Money Transfer Service
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments
MoneyGram and Walmart announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art online money transfer platform that offers customers new features and a streamlined experience when sending money through Walmart.moneygram
Wirecard Signs with Wizz Air, the Largest Low-Cost Airline of CEE
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
From now on, Wirecard AG will handle payment services in the field of card acceptance (acquiring) for the largest low-cost carrier of Central and Eastern Europe, Wizz Air, the headquarters of which are located in Budapest, Hungary. Regardless of whether a customer hails from Barcelona, London or Warsaw, should they wish to book their flight online at wizzair.com, they have a choice between paying by Visa, MasterCard or Maestro.
PayPal and Mastercard Extend Partnership to Benefit Consumers, Merchants and Financial Institutions
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
PayPal and Mastercard announced an important expansion of their long-standing partnership that will enhance the consumer experience by making Mastercard a clear payment option within PayPal, enable Masterpass as a payment option for Braintree merchants and expand PayPal’s presence at the point of sale. This will provide increased value to Mastercard cardholders, financial institutions and PayPal customers.
The SWIFT Institute Analyses Virtual Currencies in Contrast to Fiat Currencies
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
The SWIFT Institute has published a new research paper analysing whether Bitcoin will crowd out fiat currencies in the global community.
ACI Worldwide Powers Payments for Erste Bank Hungary
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that Erste Bank Hungary (EBH) will utilise ACI’s market-leading UP Retail Payments solution to drive continued growth across Europe.
UnionPay Credit Cards Accepted by Over 80% of Merchants in the US
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments
It is learnt on September 1 that almost all the ATMs in the US accept UnionPay cards for cash withdrawal and over 80% of the local merchants accept UnionPay credit cards. In tourists' favorite destinations likeNew York, Hawaii, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando and Chicago, UnionPay's acceptance coverage in well-known shopping centers and Outlets has exceeded 90%. With one UnionPay debit card and one UnionPay credit card (card numbers both... more
