International

Pay-At-Table Mobile App Launched In The UK
June 09, 2015

Ever gotten frustrated trying to get a waiter’s attention so you could pay for your meal and continue with your busy day? Things are about to change in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Hackers Target Ola Online Taxi Service
June 09, 2015

Mumbai-based Ola, an online taxi and car rental booking service, is yet another victim of a hack attack. The news was spread two days ago on Reddit, which posted a short explanation text from the hackers themselves, “TeamUnknown.” The hackers claim they were able to...

Samsung’s Smartwatch May Come With Mobile Payments
June 09, 2015

Just days after Samsung Electronics conceded that its mobile payment platform would be delayed until the fall of this year, some media outlets are reporting that the Korean tech behemoth will offer mobile payment features in a smartwatch, possibly as early as the second half...

Jack Ma’s US Journey Seeks To Diversify Alibaba Revenues
June 09, 2015

In an effort to shore up U.S. investment in Alibaba, and diversify revenues beyond the eCommerce giant’s native China, chairman and founder Jack Ma will journey to New York and Chicago, Bloomberg reported Monday (June 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Alibaba’s Jack Ma Gives A Glimpse Of The Plan For The US Market
June 09, 2015

In advance of a visit to the U.S. next week to meet with potential American partners about bringing more of their goods to the hands of Chinese consumers, Alibaba Chairman Jack Ma took to the pages of The Wall Street Journal today (June 9) to...

Apple Pay Ready For The UK – MasterCard Is Too
June 08, 2015

The U.K. may be ready for Apple Pay, but is Apple ready for the U.K.? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Saxo Bank Is Launching Payments Banking Market Platform
June 05, 2015

Saxo Bank is setting its sights on changing international payments. The company, through its two-year-old Saxo Payments platform, is tackling both compliance and security in an effort to ease the creation of international transaction accounts, Saxo said in a Thursday (June 4) press release. Get...

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Brits Still Not Willing To Break The Bank
June 04, 2015

British shoppers are holding on a bit tightly to their purses and wallets, with bargain hunting and general caution continually influencing their shopping decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

MasterCard Debuts In Somalia, Aims to Take Country Beyond Cash
June 04, 2015

Somalia is open for business. MasterCard will become the first international payments network to enter Somalia, a country that hasn’t had a formal banking or financial system for over two decades since the collapse of its government in 1991. Get the Full Story Complete the...