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SmartMetric launches new biometric fingerprint scanner to prevent card fraud

SmartMetric, a US-based technology company, has added a biometric fingerprint scanner to a standard credit and debit card for protection against payment card fraud.

MyClear rolls out JomPAY platform for online bill payments

The Malaysian Electronic Clearing Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyClear), a subsidiary of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), has rolled out new JomPAY platform to expand its bill payment efficiency.

JetPay inks referral agreement with Data Center

JetPay Strategic Partners, a provider of debit and credit card processing, has signed a referral agreement with Data Center, the developer of iCore360 core banking software.

Backbase partners with Payveris to expand money movement capabilities

Backbase, an omni-channel digital banking vendor, has partnered with Payveris, a provider of digital payment solutions, to enhance its money movement capabilities.

Microsoft to foray into mobile payments market

Microsoft is planning to foray into mobile payments space by launching new mobile payments system called Microsoft Payments, Inc for Windows 10 operating system.

UnionPay launches QuickPass service in South Korea

UnionPay International has launched its QuickPass service in South Korea in association with BC Card.

UnionPay partners with DinoDirect to provide cross-border payment service

UnionPay International, a subsidiary of China UnionPay, has partnered with DinoDirect, a Chinese e-commerce firm, to allow overseas cardholders to pay with UnionPay cards on the latter’s e-commerce platform.

3PEA International unveils new PaySign brand prepaid cards for auto dealerships

3PEA International, a provider of prepaid card programs, has unveiled new PaySign brand prepaid cards for the automotive market.

MobiKwik gets $25m investment from Treeline Asia, Cisco

Indian mobile wallet company MobiKwik has raised $25m in a Series B funding from group of investors including Tree Line Asia, Cisco Investments, American Express and Sequoia Capital.

Align Commerce launches beta of blockchain-based payments platform

Align Commerce, a US-based payments provider, has launched a public beta of its payments platform that uses the blockchain technology to streamline transactions.