All articles by Verdict Staff

PASHA Bank selects Tieto’s contactless solution

PASHA Bank has implemented Tieto’s Card Suite Contactless solution for acquiring and issuance of Visa and MasterCard payment cards, as well as completed its certification project through the company in Azerbaijan.

Virgin Money acquires MBNA’s credit card asset portfolio

British lender Virgin Money has acquired credit card assets worth GBP363m ($570m) from MBNA, a Bank of America company, to expand its credit card business.

Banks come through Black Friday with flying colours

So far, so good.

It may be tempting fate but so far as I can see the websites of the major banks, cards programmes and payments processors have coped admirably with the frenzy that is Black Friday/Cyber Monday, writes Douglas Blakey

QNB introduces mobile point-of-sale solution

Qatar National Bank (QNB) has introduced a mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution, QNB mPOS, in Qatar to support merchants’ growth as a part of its commitment to bring innovative banking solutions and payment products in the banking sector.

Gemalto assists Norway to roll out mobile NFC payment services

Gemalto has announced that its Allynis Trusted Service Hub has teamed up with Telenor, DNB and SpareBank 1 enabling them for the commercial roll out of Valyou, a mobile NFC payment service, in Norway.

First Gulf Bank rolls out credit card loyalty platform in UAE

UAE’s First Gulf Bank has launched a flexible loyalty platform for its credit card holders allowing customers to choose and switch between three loyalty programs namely First Rewards, First Miles and First Cashback available on the same plastic.

Bank Sohar redesigns Excel cards

Oman-based Bank Sohar has launched its redesigned range of debit and credit cards to add modern look and style to its Excel Debit Cards and Excel Platinum Credit Card.

Obstacles Apple Pay will need to surmount outside the US

Whether you are an Apple fanboy or hater, there is no denying that ApplePay is a major milestone in the evolution of mobile payments, simply for bearing the Apple brand on its facet, writes Miguel Stein

Catching the Christmas trade: ten tips for online retailers

The peak selling season is here. Online traders should use the pre-Christmas period to perfect the presentation of their range. Our ten tips will ensure your online shop is in shape for the Christmas trade, writes Frank Breuss

MasterCard partners with EMIS in Angola

MasterCard has partnered with Angola’s only interbank network operator Empresa Interbacaria de Servicos (EMIS) enabling all ATMs in the country to accept MasterCard debit, credit and prepaid cards.