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Visa Europe expands tokenization service to support cloud-based payments

Visa Europe has expanded its Visa Europe Payment Tokenisation Service (VEPTS) to allow financial institutions and others to support cloud-based mobile payments.

BluePay introduces new Security Solutions Suite

BluePay, a US-based technology-driven payments provider, has rolled out its new Security Solutions Suite enable merchants minimise the risk of credit card fraud on their accounts.

National Bank, CAA join forces to launch new credit card

National Bank has inked a deal with the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) to roll out the National Bank CAA Rewards MasterCard credit card further to the acquisition of Bridgewater Bank’s CAA credit cards portfolio.

UK startup Curve begins operation with launch of payment card

Curve, a London-based startup founded by Israeli entrepreneur Shachar Bialick in 2015, has commenced operations with launch of a physical payment card that allows people to combine an unlimited number of bank cards into a single entity.

Oberthur introduces dual interface payment card in Canada

Oberthur Technologies, a French digital security company, has bolstered its portfolio in Canada by launching Interac-certified dual interface debit payment card and Motion Code EMV payment card to reduce card-not-present (CNP) fraud.

Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Bank to accept UnionPay cards

China’s UnionPay has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Bank under which all ATMs and merchants of the bank will accept UnionPay cards.

AFEX opens new office in Manchester

AFEX, a provider of global payment and risk management solutions, has opened a new office in Manchester.

Would Britain actually miss cash?

Paul Underwood, managing director of card manufacturer Thames Card Technology, considers the conseqences of the UK going cashless. Is it the correct way forward when it comes to consumers and companies alike? Is it secure? And how will it change the entire market’s landscape?

Westpac introduces new online international payments solution

Australian lender Westpac has rolled out a new online global payments solution, which enables businesses to facilitate payments and manage international suppliers.

Westpac to repay $4m to customers over debit card fees

Westpac New Zealand has agreed to repay over $4m to more than 100,000 customers who were overcharged debit card fees while withdrawing money from the bank’s ATMs across Australia.