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Fingerprint Cards introduces new generation fingerprint sensor

February 22 2018

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“The new single-chip, single-die solution eliminates the need for a companion chip while delivering the performance benefits of the dual-chip platform. Apart from improving performance, the third-generation sensor also simplifies the OEM design process and supports easy hardware integration in applications like smartphones, the company claims.”

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Israel first Middle East country to accept Alipay

January 29 2018

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“Israel Credit Card and OneBill will be cooperating with Chinese payment market leader Alipay to facilitate payments for Chinese visitors to Israel. The availability of Alipay means Israel becomes the first country in the Middle East in which it can be used for in-store payments. This follows Alipay’s extensive international expansion in recent years. The […]

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PIN-on-Glass Technology Will Be Deployed In an Ingenico Test With MyPINPad

March 16 2018

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“In the tests, which will happen in Europe where PIN entry is much more common than in the United States because of the widespread use of chip-and-PIN cards, London-based MyPINPad’s MPES software-based PIN pad will be integrated in Ingenico’s payment processing and existing infrastructure. The first test is expected to begin midyear.”

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Will There Be a Need for Credit Cards in Five Years?

March 19 2018

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“Some experts say reports of the credit card’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Cards aren’t going away soon, they say, and neither is the credit-card account, which consumers value and are comfortable using. Others say credit cards won’t be needed in five years because mobile payments are more convenient, cheaper and more secure.”

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Whatever you do, don’t give this programmable payment card to your waiter

April 10 2018

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“The makers of the programmable Fuze smart card say it’s powerful enough to be your wallet in one card yet secure enough to be used the same way as traditional payment cards—including trusting it to restaurant servers when paying the bill. But it turns out that convenience comes with a major catch. A flaw makes it possible […]

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LoopPay tokenized payment device for Samsung Pay

April 4 2018

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“Today, a tokenized payment device for Samsung Pay shows up at FCC. The product is called LoopPay TPD or LoopPay Valet and has model number SP-TPD02. The compact transceiver (5.9×3.7x4mm) supports MST and NFC technologies. It is small enough to hang on a bunch of keys. The device is controlled by a companion app over a Bluetooth Low Energy connection.”

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WEX Inc. Introduces Proprietary Payments Solution for Mixed Fleets: Cross Roads™

March 14 2018

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“WEX developed Cross Roads with mixed fleet customers to create one of the first fully closed-loop networks across retail and high-speed diesel locations. The offer combines all the benefits WEX cards are known for – competitive pricing, integrated reporting and convenience, matchless product controls and the largest proprietary network of accepting merchants – plus thousands […]

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CPI Card Group Demonstrates Metal and Dual Interface Prowess at Secure Technology Alliance Payments Summit & ICMA Expo

March 23 2018

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“CPI Card Group® (Nasdaq: PMTS, TSX: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a global leader in financial and EMV® chip card production and related services, today announced a set of activities planned during the co-located Secure Technology Alliance (STA) Payments Summit and International Card Manufacturing Association (ICMA) 2018 Card Manufacturing & Personalization EXPO, held March 26-29 […]