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MoneyGram Expands Cross Border P2P Service With Visa Direct

December 4 2019

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Cross-border payments

“MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI ), a global provider of innovative money transfer services, today announced the expansion of its debit card deposit service internationally which it launched in collaboration with Visa through Visa’s real-time1 push payments platform, Visa Direct. This service is now available to Spain and the Philippines. As a result of the launch, MoneyGram is the first […]

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Big Brands, Online Startups Find Success Rests on Store Shelves

December 9 2019

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Remote Commerce

“American shoppers will buy almost anything online. But when it comes to household mainstays, from razors to tampons, the old-fashioned store still beckons. That reality is hitting some of the world’s biggest consumer-products companies, which collectively have invested billions of dollars in startups in recent years that sold directly to consumers. Meanwhile, upstart brands are […]

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On the Heels of Its Next Fundraise, Cross-border Payments Upstart Payoneer Acquires Optile

December 10 2019

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Cross-border payments

“Payoneer — a provider of cross-border payment services to millions of businesses in some 200 markets that’s valued at over $1 billion — is today announcing that it has acquired optile , a German startup whose platform lets businesses integrate into a single payment experience different products offered by itself and third parties.”

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Cyber Monday Totalled $9.2B in US Online Sales, Smartphones Accounted for a Record $3B

December 3 2019

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Remote Commerce

“Cyber Monday — the final day of the extended Thanksgiving weekend that traditionally kicks off holiday season spend — broke another e-commerce record: US shoppers racked up a total of $9.2 billion in online sales, according to figures from Adobe . To put that number into some perspective, at its peak, consumers were spending $11 […]

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Visa and MFS Africa Bring Digital Payments to More Consumers and Businesses Across Africa

December 11 2019

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Remittances

“Visa (NYSE: V) and the pan-African fintech leader MFS Africa today announced a partnership that will help bridge the gap between the rapidly growing mobile money ecosystem in Africa and the world of online digital payments, significantly expanding Visa’s reach and its ability to open up commerce to the region.”

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Jack Henry & Associates Introduces Near Real-Time Card-Funded Bill Payments

December 4 2019

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Bill Payment

“Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY ) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Today, the JHA Payment Solutions™ group has announced iPay CardPaySM, an enhancement to its consumer bill pay product that enables financial institutions to provide near-real-time card-funded bill payments using credit […]

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Visa and Global Partners Expand Access to Cross-Border Payments for Consumers and SMBs

December 10 2019

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Cross-border payments

“In today’s connected world, moving money for consumers and businesses should be as simple and routine as sending a text message. Yet, in many cases, consumers and businesses still rely on manual, paper-based processes, high fees and cash to send money to friends, families and business partners. Through Visa Direct, a real-time1 push payment solution that […]

Domains

Wirecard and Orange Bank Enable Mobile Payments for Even More French Consumers

December 11 2019

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Mobile Payments

“Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, and Orange Bank are expanding their successful cooperation and now offering all Android users in France convenient mobile payment with Google Pay. Thanks to Wirecard, Orange Bank has already established itself as the market leader for mobile payments in France – 17% of such payments were made via the Orange […]

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Latest Release of ACI Speedpay Enriches Digital Bill Payment Options and Improves Customer Experience

December 11 2019

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Bill Payment

“New and enhanced features boost the bill payment experience for auto finance, consumer finance, government, insurance, mortgage and utilities industries through added digital payment options, as well as improved security, convenience and customer engagement.”

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Canadian Credit Unions Expand Mobile Payments With Interac® Debit on Google Pay™

December 6 2019

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Mobile Payments

The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) announced today that Access Credit Union (MB), Affinity Credit Union (SK), Assiniboine Credit Union (MB), Innovation Credit Union (SK), Prospera Credit Union (BC), Servus Credit Union (AB) and Steinbach Credit Union (MB) are the first credit unions in Canada to launch Interac Debit on Google Pay. Members of these credit unions can now make purchases directly from their chequing or savings accounts at […]