Digital-First Banking

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Wells Fargo Debuts Banking Inclusion Effort For Underserved Communities
May 17, 2021

A new commitment from Wells Fargo will try and help underbanked individuals with affordable, easy bank accounts, according to Reuters on Monday (May 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Treasury Prime Lands $20 Million; Rho Technologies Reveals Corporate Card
May 13, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Treasury Prime closed on a $20 million Series B insider funding round, while Rho Technologies is launching the Rho Card. Plus, U.S. Bank has joined with Plaid in an open finance partnership. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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LendingClub Teams With FinTron FinTech To Offer Mobile Banking
May 12, 2021

A new FinTech called Fintron, which offers an app for banking, investing and financial education, will work with LendingClub Bank, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Lili Lands $55 Million; MiCamp Solutions Buys American Bank Payments
May 12, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Lili has notched $55 million via a Series B funding round, while MiCamp Solutions has purchased American Bank Payments in conjunction with joint venture partner Twenty20 Payments. Plus, Bottomline and Autobooks are collaborating on small and medium-sized business...

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Why 25 FI, Payments CEOs Got Behind RTP® Network’s Request For Payment Initiative
May 12, 2021

Beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments, the shift to real-time payments spurred by the pandemic is poised to change the way we keep the lights on, the Netflix account paid, the doctor visit payment plans squared away. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Better Eyes SPAC Deal; Revolut Bolsters Retail Features
May 11, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Better has plans to go public by merging with a blank-check company, while Revolut debuted a wide range of features and offerings for retail customers. Plus, OCBC Bank said it is harnessing the Visa Commercial Pay Mobile solution...

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FIs Leverage Digital IDs To Serve The ‘Always-On’ Consumer
May 10, 2021

It’s the one question that Matt Cole, CEO of Secure Enterprise Transactions at IDEMIA, told Karen Webster that his firm now increasingly hears from banks: How can financial institutions (FIs) cement trust with their customers in an automated fashion to enable digital-first experiences? Get the...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: India’s Central Bank Leaves Crypto Decision To FIs; Citigroup Mulls Offering...
May 07, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) won’t be blocking cryptocurrency trades, while Citigroup is looking into the rollout of services to support cryptocurrency. Plus, Kazakhstan is the latest nation to think about a possible central bank digital...

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A Bank By Any Other Name: FinTechs Spark Debate
May 06, 2021

While often referred to as a leading digital bank, Chime is not technically a bank and will no longer be referring to itself as one to appease a California regulator who took issue with FinTech’s loose use of the term. Get the Full Story Complete...