Switzerland

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Concardis Expands Global Reach By Launching Alipay In Austria, Switzerland
Concardis Expands Global Reach By Launching Alipay In Austria, Switzerland
June 09, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

Concardis is expanding its international portfolio by bringing Chinese mobile payment solution Alipay to Austria and Switzerland. According to Finextra, CGössl is the first merchant...

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Samsung Pay Lands In Sweden And The UAE
Samsung Pay Lands In Sweden And The UAE
April 28, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Samsung Pay achieved some big milestones recently, with its unique Magnetic Secure Transmission technology allowing it to make a wide-scale debut in India, as well as...

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Data Dive: New Things Edition – Wells Fargo, Amazon And Bitcoin
Data Dive: New Things Edition – Wells Fargo, Amazon And Bitcoin
April 10, 2017  |  Today In Data

As always, those keeping up with the mainstream news cycle are likely feeling the normal Monday morning nervousness today — though perhaps given the rather militaristic...

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Swiss Agency Recognizes Uber Driver As An Employee
Swiss Agency Recognizes Uber Driver As An Employee
January 06, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

A Swiss insurance agency has ruled that drivers working for ride-hailing company Uber are classified as employees rather than independent contractors. This designation means that...

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Swiss Buck The Trend, Embrace Their Cash
Swiss Buck The Trend, Embrace Their Cash
January 03, 2017  |  Cash

Despite the push toward a cashless society in many countries, residents in Switzerland are still in love with their cash, which is used regularly to purchase...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Bitcoin Flies High
Bitcoin Tracker: Bitcoin Flies High
December 02, 2016  |  Bitcoin

Only two days in, and December has already been good to bitcoin. This week saw bitcoin’s price jump over its previous 2016 high to reach...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Boku Expands Billing For Switzerland Spotify
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Boku Expands Billing For Switzerland Spotify
November 04, 2016  |  Today In Data

Independent carrier billing company Boku announced Wednesday it expanded billing for Spotify music users in Switzerland. Six and a half million Swisscom subscribers can now...

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Boku Expands Carrier Billing To Switzerland-Based Spotify Customers
Boku Expands Carrier Billing To Switzerland-Based Spotify Customers
November 03, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Boku, an independent carrier billing company, announced Wednesday (Nov. 3) the expansion of carrier billing for Spotify music users in Switzerland. According to a blog...

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Switzerland Hopes To Relax FinTech Regulations, Boost Competition
Switzerland Hopes To Relax FinTech Regulations, Boost Competition
November 02, 2016  |  Legal & Regulation

Finextra reported that Switzerland’s Federal Council is attempting to ease regulations on FinTech firms by the beginning of next year. The council has introduced a...

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