Mobile banking for both regular phone and smartphone users increased in 2012, according to a recent report by the Federal Reserve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Snapdeal, a popular Indian eCommerce marketplace, recently raised $50 million in backing, reported VenutreBeat. The funding was led by eBay, along with other investors including Bessemer, Venture Partners, Nexus Venture Partners, and IndoUS Venture Partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The British Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed there will be new regulations and eased expectations in capital in order to allow British startup banks to better compete against the country’s five biggest lenders, reported The Globe and Mail. There has been vast pressure from...
Anovia Payments, a Dallas-based startup acquiring and processing company, have plans to expand their operations to 23 countries by the end of 2014, reported Iso & Agent. Kevin G. Jones and Andy Meadows launched Anovia Payments towards the end of March 2013. Through the help...
Resorts World Genting Launches Multi-Currency Online Payment Resorts World Genting (RWG) has announced the launch of a multi-currency pricing solution for the online reservation, which was developed by the Royal Bank of Scotland, reported The Paypers. The new system will allow payment in Malaysian ringgit...
The Nordic region’s electronic consumer billing invoice services have been quickly rising, reported The Paypers. The Finnish consumers have been slow to accept eInvoices, however countries such as Norway and Denmark are leading the eInvoice integration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Western Union has partnered with Nigerian payment operator Virtual Terminal Network (VTN) to introduce a transfer service that will enable Nigerian subscribers to direct Western Union funds in their electronic VTN VCASH accounts using a mobile phone, reported The Paypers. Get the Full Story Complete...
The Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China’s government has just teamed up with Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), the electronic payment services provider, to create and distribute a new smart ID card that will be contactless and include exciting new features, reported...
The popular UK retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced the online website will trial a new mobile app that will allow customers to pay for merchandise instore with their phones, reported The Paypers. The M&S coffee stores will lead the trial, with the use...