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Verdict Staff

Philippines enacts law to regulate credit card issuers

The House of Representatives of Philippines has passed a bill expanding the power of the central bank to regulate all credit card issuers.

Velcro Pay launches affordable payment gateway solution

Velcro Pay, a US-based merchant service market place, has launched a payment gateway to offer small businesses an affordable option.

Google acquires Softcard technology to push its mobile payments service

Technology giant Google has acquired the technology and IP behind Softcard, a joint venture between three wireless carriers, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, to support NFC based mobile payments in the United States.

Spindle launches low-cost payment processing services

Spindle, a provider of mobile commerce solutions, has launched its new low-cost payment processing and on-boarding services for merchants.

World’s first pan-European account aims for 6m customers by 2020

ipagoo, launched by the Orwell Group, claims to the be the first pan-European bank account, allowing customers to have the same current account in four countries in Europe. Orwell Group CEO Carlos Sanchez wants 6m customers by 2020, but is this feasible? Patrick Brusnahan writes

Barclays launches Shilling Credit Card in Uganda

Barclays Bank of Uganda has launched the new Uganda Shilling Credit Card in addition to the re-launching of Prestige Banking to add flexibility to banking experience.

Skye Bank begins instant issuing of ATM card

Skye Bank, a Nigerian commercial bank, has commenced instant card issuance service to its existing and new customers to improve customer experience in its branches.

Bitcoin-Wave to launch bitcoin debit card

Bitcoin-Wave, a Seychelles incorporated bitcoin exchange, has reportedly partnered with a French payment card provider to launch bitcoin debit cards operating on the Visa network.

Sigma Payment partners with Digital Sushi Studios for web payments solution

Digital Sushi Studios, a full service marketing and web design firm, has joined forces with Sigma Payment Solutions, a payment processing services provider, to provide Sigma clients with custom online payment websites and digital marketing services.

Ubiquity forms strategic partnership with Meta Payment Systems

Ubiquity Global Services, a payments services outsourcing organization, has entered into a strategic partnership with Meta Payment Systems, a division of MetaBank, to provide payment services for the later.