Apple has been awarded a patent for its EasyPay wireless payments technology, reports The Next Web. 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...
Vodafone has decided to expand its mobile money service’s portfolio to include savings and loans. M-Pesa will be joined by a service called M-Shwari – a joint venture of Vodafone, Safericom and the Commercial Bank of Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
According to Telecompaper 55% of Dutch consumers would rather make mobile payments through an application rather then NFC. Convenience and trust were the two factors behind the choice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
When MasterCard, Visa and American Express stopped processing payments for WikiLeaks in 2010 the company that processed WikiLeaks donations filed a complaint wit the European Commission on EU competition rules grounds. The Comission has now announced that the blockade is likely to be legal. Get...
The Bangladesh bank – the country’s central banking authority – has conceded Payza a license to receive foreign remittances via Online Payment Gateway Service Providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
American Express Middle East has partnered with HSBC to expand its payment options to cardmembers. The partnership will allow HSBC accountholders in the UAE to use the bank’s Online Services to pay for their American Express card bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Tapjoy has named former Disney executive Steve Wadsworth as its new CEO, reports Gigaom. 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...
Hollard Insurance – South Africa’s largest independent insurer has joined with with MasterCard Worldwide, ValueCard, Opengate and Tutuka to launch a unique prepaid card. The ClaimsCard enables Hollard to deliver a value-added service whereby claimants can use the card at participating retailers to replace goods...
Amazon issued its first bond offering in nearly 15 years, taking advantage of low interest rates to raise $3 billion, reports The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...