Revolut — a U.K.-based financial technology firm — said Wednesday that it has applied for a European banking license, making it the latest of several digital-only firms looking to compete more actively with larger, traditional lenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
A seamless payment experience is one of the reasons rideshare companies like Uber have gained popularity over the years. Now, other industries are seeking to offer a similar experience to their own customers and clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The push of U.S.-based credit card companies to finally gain access to the Chinese mainland has hit yet another bump. Reuters reports that the Chinese government is pushing foreign payment card companies to form local joint ventures for onshore operations, said three people familiar with the...
In India, WhatsApp sends messages and Paytm sends money. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...
FinTechs aren’t the only ones giving traditional financial institutions (FIs) a run for their money. In France, a telecom giant is hoping to capture a full 25 percent of the country’s online banking market with its new bank launching tomorrow, Nov. 2 — and that’s just...
With Apple gearing up to roll out the iPhone X early next month and Facebook trying to get back into the Chinese market, the executives of the two companies met with China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday (Oct. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the...
While much ink has been given to the various U.S. companies trying to grab up a foothold in India, this week’s news seems to be flowing the other way across the sea. India’s largest payments player — Paytm — is eying the United States for...
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Google and EBANX, the Brazil-based FinTech, announced a partnership Thursday (Oct. 26) aimed at providing Latin American local payment methods to global merchants, enabling them to sell to Latin Americans without having to establish a local business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
