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ABN AMRO introduces WhatsApp payment app Tikkie in Netherlands
Dutch state-owned bank ABN AMRO has rolled out a new payment app Tikkie in the Netherlands that will allow consumers to send payment requests via WhatsApp.
Amex, Facebook unveil new messenger bot
American Express (Amex), in collaboration with Facebook, has unveiled its latest messenger ‘bot’ that will enable its cardholders to receive real-time purchase alerts and important information about benefits related to their purchases.
EMV chip cards circulation increases to 4.8 billion, says EMVCo
The number of EMV payment cards in global circulation has increased, year on year, by 1.4 billion to 4.8 billion, reveals official data released by global technical body EMVCo.
Gradifi collaborates with Radius Bank to offer new debit card for student loan repayment
Gradifi, a provider of the Employer SLP Plan (Student Loan Paydown), has teamed up with Radius Bank, to offer a new debit card to help pay down student loans.
Amex updates EMV chargeback policy to help merchants limit fraud costs
American Express (Amex) has announced changes to its EMV chargeback policy to enable merchants limit their fraud costs, as they upgrade their point-of-sale (PoS) systems.
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Verifone, Wirecard partner to offer payment services in Indonesian market
Wirecard, a German financial services and technology company, has collaborated with Verifone, an e-payment transactions technology provider, to expand the point-of-sale (PoS) in Indonesian market.
UnionPay partners with UZcard for card acceptance in Uzbekistan
UnionPay International, a global subsidiary of China’s only domestic bank card organization UnionPay, has partnered with Uzbekistan’s bankcard switch organization UZcard, to pave the way for acceptance of UnionPay cards in Uzbekistan.
Sharemoney launches money transfer services to Peru
Sharemoney, an online money transfer service of Omnex Group, has launched its services to Peru, enabling Peruvian immigrants living in the US to send funds back home.
Mizuho, IBM Japan to test blockchain technology for settlement business
Mizuho financial Group and IBM Japan have agreed to test blockchain technology for use in settlement business with virtual currency to provide a lower cost and more efficient transaction system to customers.
Barclays completes mobile payment app rollout in UK
British banking group Barclays has completed the launch of its host card emulation (HCE) based mobile payment app, Contactless Mobile, in the UK as an alternative to Android Pay.