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Pin4 targeting US unbanked and underbanked market

HalCash North America is targeting unbanked and underbanked US consumers with its Pin4 cardless ATM service in partnership with remittance firm Viamericas. In addition to cashing out P2P transfers, Pin4 can be used for redeeming promotional offers at ATMs, Robin Arnfield reports

Canada’s credit card loyalty market

Canada has seen significant numbers of credit card launches, co-branding deals and portfolio acquisitions in recent years, as issuers capitalise on Canadians’ appetite for reward programmes. Robin Arnfield reports.

Vantiv to buy Moneris Solutions’ US subsidiary for $425m

Payment processor Vantiv has agreed to acquire the US-based subsidiary of payment processor Moneris Solutions in a transaction valued at $425m.

US FTC sues NetSpend over deceptive marketing practices

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued prepaid card company NetSpend, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TSYS, for using deceptive marketing practices to dupe the consumers.

JCB expands card acceptance in Philippines

PayMaya, a financial service provider, and JCB International (JCBI) have signed an agreement under which PayMaya will accept JCB cards acceptance in the Philippines.

Denmark opens fintech innovation hub

Denmark has opened its own fintech hub, Copenhagen FinTech, in collaboration with the Financial Services Union of Denmark, the City of Copenhagen and the Danish Bankers Association.

Citibank launches own mobile wallet, Citi Pay

Citibank has launched its very own digital wallet called Citi Pay, to challenge those from Apple, Samsung Google and JPMorgan Chase.

Cardtek, DC Payments to launch mobile payment solution in Canada

Cardtek has collaborated with DC Payments, a provider of payment processing and ATM managed solutions, to launch a new mobile payment solution for debit cards in Canada.

Brazil’s Banco Neon taps Gemalto for debit cards

Banco Neon, a smartphone-based Brazilian bank, has selected digital security provider Gemalto to deliver Visa Quick Read debit cards to its customers.

MasterCard enhances school fee payment experience in Singapore

MasterCard has introduced a new mobile commerce application in Singapore that will allow users to make mobile payments for fees, uniforms and other educational supplies.