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Verdict Staff
How spending green can become more green
Without even mentioning the actual paper it takes to print currency, there are a significant number of ways that the amalgamation of banks, other financial institutions, payment providers and processors can make the long-term effect of payments and banking much more eco-friendly. William Tran of Gemalto writes
Heartland, Smart Card Alliance partner to enhance payments and data security
Heartland Payment Systems has joined forces with Smart Card Alliance, a not-for-profit organization, to launch the National Center for Advanced Payments and Identity Security, a new training facility hosted by the Alliance.
Yes Bank teams up with Ultracash to launch sound-based payments service
Indian banking major Yes Bank has joined forces with payment app Ultracash Technologies to enable proximity payments based on sound waves.
Apple launches Apple Pay in China
Tech giant Apple has launched its mobile payments service Apple Pay in China in alliance with China UnionPay, state-owned bankcard association.
Net Element enters Azerbaijan’s mobile payments market
Net Element, a provider of mobile payment technology solutions, has launched its mobile payments offering Digital Provider in Azerbaijan.
TBC, Citi Retail Services renew consumer credit card relationship
TBC, a US-based marketer of automotive replacement tires, has signed a long-term deal with retail credit solutions provider Citi Retail Services to renew their consumer credit card relationship.
MasterCard, Maestro contactless transactions surpass one billion mark in Europe
The total number of MasterCard and Maestro processed transactions surpassed the one billion mark in 2015, a surge of 150% from 2014, MasterCard reported.
SuperAmerica partners with First Bankcard to launch private label credit card
Convenience-store chain SuperAmerica has partnered with First Bankcard, a subsidiary of Omaha-based First National Bank, to launch a new private label credit card program.
Amazon to buy Indias Emvantage Payments
E-commerce giant Amazon has agreed to purchase Indian payments startup Emvantage Payments, for an undisclosed amount.
Nets, Carta partner to offer tokenized mobile payments to Nordic and Baltic banks
Digital payments services provider Nets has partnered with Carta Worldwide, a Canada-based digital transaction processing services provider, to offer secure mobile payments solutions to more than 200 banks across Northern Europe.