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Fifth Third Bank unveils two new credit cards

US-based Fifth Third Bank has released two new credit cards, TRIO and Truly Simple, which are claimed to be easy for consumers to understand, use and maximize their benefits.

Wells Fargo forms new payment division; shakes up management

American banking giant Wells Fargo has created a new business division that will focus on payments, virtual solutions and innovation.

Europe Net, Wirecard to launch new prepaid card

Europe Net, a subsidiary of ADAC Truck Service, has collaborated with Wirecard to release new prepaid card for its customers.

Euronet Worldwide completes YourCash Europe acquisition

Electronic payments provider Euronet Worldwide has wrapped up the acquisition of YourCash Europe, a UK-based ATM operator.

SolarisBank, MasterCard to develop new payments modules for digital startups

Global payment technology firm MasterCard and Berlin-based SolarisBank have signed a strategic agreement to develop new payments modules for digital startups.

US acquirers target Latin America

US acquirers have shown considerable interest in the Latin American cards market over the last 15 years, particularly Brazil and Mexico. Despite recent economic uncertainty, there are still opportunities for the US acquirers active in the region, First Data, Elavon, EVO Payments International, Evertec and Global Payments. Robin Arnfield reports

Over 50% consumers believe mobile wallets are less secure than cash

More than half of consumers believe mobile wallets are less secure than cash, but nearly 60% of executives say mobile money will build their business because it is safe, according to a new report by business and IT services provider NTT DATA.

Remittances to developing nations expected to rise slowly in 2016

Amid a backdrop of weak global growth, remittances to developing nations are expected to increase at weak pace in 2016, according to a new report by World Bank.

XMLGold launches Visa-branded anonymous prepaid card

XMLGold, an online money exchange platform, has released its new Visa-branded prepaid card that supports a range of currencies and provides the latest protection in financial security.

Greenergy launches new card scheme for independent dealers in UK

Greenergy, a UK-based petrol and diesel supplier, has introduced a new contactless card scheme for its independent retail customers after a 10-week trial.