RBS And Natwest Launch NFC For iPhone Users
October 08, 2012

Once again RBS and Natwest make it easier for their customers to use their money. After the launch of a highly complete banking mobile application, and the creation of services such as P2P transfers and money withdrawals through a code sent to your phone, the...

NFC Taking Off In Russia
October 08, 2012

According to I-Free – a Russian mobile technology developer – NFC-payments in Russia have reached 4.5 billion rubles (that is $138 million) on the first quarter of 2012 and are predicted to reach 18 billion rubles ($553 million) by the end of the year. These...

The Social Cost Of Payments In Europe
October 08, 2012

The ECB released a report last week analyzing the social and private costs of different payment methods in 13 countries members of the European System of Central Banks. The main finding of this report is that payment instruments cost an astonishing €45 billion, which amounts...

Mobile Payments Catch Up In The EMEA Region
October 08, 2012

It was announced last week at the Apps World conference in London that Payleven will soon be offering a “Chip and PIN” solution for mobile payments in Europe. A clone of iZettle and Square, Payleven transforms any Android or iOS smartphone or tablet into a...

O2 Telefónica Debuts Mobile Payments In Germany With Contactless Stickers
October 08, 2012

O2 Telefónica is making available Mastercard contactless payment stickers to its German customers. This will allow customers to pay with their phone either by topping up their mPass account or by withdrawing funds straight from their accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Google To Become A Bank?
October 08, 2012

Google is launching today a new financial services division in the UK. The multi-billion dollar corporation launched a new credit business that it plans to expand to other countries in the next few weeks, according to the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Glitch Hits Thousands of Lloyds Group and Co-Op Customers
October 08, 2012

An electronic glitch is said to be at the origin of the disruption to thousands of British account holders. Customers from Lloyds TSB, Bank of Scotland, Halifax and the Co-Op banks were hit by an IT glitch that left them unable to pay or withdraw...

Ukash Introduces Gift Card In The UK
October 08, 2012

Ukash has introduced the Ukash Gift Card Shop to the UK. The prepaid payment provider will allow customers to buy giftcards from various high street and online British retailers in addition to loading it with Ukash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Barclays Launches Rewards Cards
October 08, 2012

UK-based Barclays have announced today the launch of Barclaycard Cashback and Barclaycard Freedom Rewards cards – two rewards cards. The first will allow customers to receive cashback on their monthly purchases and the second one lets them collect points on all their purchases. Get the...