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Verdict Staff

Bank Alfalah inks deal to issue American Express cards in Pakistan

Bank Alfalah, a Pakistan-based issuer and acquirer of credit cards, has inked an agreement with American Express (AmEx) under which it will exclusively issue the centurion line of AmEx cards and other products and services to consumers and corporates in Pakistan.

Paynet Group receives PCI DSS compliance certification

Paynet Group, a provider of card processor and electronic payments, has been awarded an international Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) certification.

ShopKeep unveils new payment processing solution

ShopKeep, a US-based cloud-based technology provider, has launched a new payment processing solution for retail shops, restaurants and other businesses.

Net Element forms JV in UAE to target GCC states and India

Net Element, a technology provider of mobile payments and value-added transactional services, has established a joint venture with UAE-based industry professionals to sell and deliver its payment-as-a-service solutions to all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and India.

Neteller adds bitcoin deposit feature to its services

Neteller, a payments processor and prepaid card provider owned by global payments company Optimal Payments, has added Bitcoin deposits to its services.

The potential of Biometrics

John Fernandez, Legal Counsel at the PPRO Group, looks at the growing uptake of biometric technology. As companies, such as Apple, are exploring the benefits of biometrics, banks are beginning to take notice and plan their own steps in this uncharted territory

Zumigo rolls out new payment validation service to prevent credit card fraud

Zumigo Corporation has rolled out new merchant payments validation service aimed at preventing credit card fraud during online purchases.

Indian Railways launches new prepaid card service to book tickets

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched a new prepaid card service in partnership with the Union Bank of India and the National Payment Corporation of India.

SocGen unveils new app to approve payments on the go

French banking giant Societe Generale (SocGen) has launched a new mobile app with an integrated security solution to enable its corporate clients approve payments on smartphone or tablet.

eMazzanti provides EMV credit card technology upgrade services for retailers

eMazzanti Technologies, a US-based IT consultant and managed services provider, has introduced EMV credit card technology upgrade services that allow merchants, professionals and other businesses to accept new chip-and-PIN technology cards.