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SIA buys majority stake in T-Frutta

Italian payments company SIA has acquired 69% stake in start-up UBIQ as part of its strategy to foray into the digital payments sector.

Over a quarter of London ‘pay as you go’ clients travel using contactless payments

Over a quarter of ‘pay as you go’ customers now travel using contactless card payments on London’s transport network, with 3.5% of all contactless journeys made via mobile, according to data from Transport for London (TfL).

Visa introduces commerce network to deliver new cardholder benefits

Visa has launched Visa Commerce Network to enable merchants acquire new customers, drive loyalty and increase sales with relevant offers.

MasterCard net income up 11% in Q4

MasterCard has reported a net income of $890m or $0.79 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2015, an increase of 11% compared to $801m or $0.69 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.

Ripple partners with SBI Holdings to create JV in Asia

Digital ledger technology startup Ripple has partnered with SBI Holdings, a Japan-based financial conglomerate, to launch a new company to meet rising demand for cross-border payments in the region.

MiFinity Payments unveils E-Wallet solution for gaming industry

UK-based MiFinity Payments unveiled a digital wallet solution, called MiFinity E-Wallet, to enable seamless, secure, and flexible payment options for gaming operators and players.

Proxama mulling sale of its digital payments division

Proxama, a proximity marketing and m-payment software application provider, is exploring sale of its digital payments division after receiving a number of expressions of interest.

Mint Payments signs licence and distribution agreement Tramada Systems

Mint Payments, an Australia-based payments processing technology provider, has signed a three year licence and distribution agreement with travel agency software solution provider Tramada Systems.

UnionPay credit cards to be accepted at all FamilyMart stores in Japan

UnionPay International has announced that its credit cards would be accepted at all 12,000 FamilyMart stores in Japan starting 2 February 2016.

Wirecard Card Solutions chosen as card issuer for The Gift Card Company

Irish Programme Manager The Gift Card Company has selected Wirecard Card Solutions as its new card issuer.