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Verdict Staff
First Bus introduces Barclays Pingit as mobile payment option
First Bus has added Barclays Pingit, the mobile payment app, as an option for the customers to pay for their mTickets, thereby becoming the UKs first public transport operator to offer the service.
Elan Financial Services to offer MasterCard’s Automatic Biller Updater
Elan Financial Services, a division of U.S. Bank, has been certified to offer MasterCard’s Automatic Biller Updater (ABU) to its debit card issuing financial institutions.
Emerchants signs prepaid card agreement with bet365
Emerchants has signed a contract with bet365, an online gambling company, to provide their customers with reloadable winnings cards.
Cielo to form new card joint venture with Banco do Brasil
Cielo has agreed to collaborate with Banco do Brasil to create a BRL11.6bn ($4.5bn) worth joint venture for managing the bank’s debit and credit card payments.
SIBS, PrepayGo launch virtual card solution to prevent online fraud
SIBS International has partnered with PrepayGo Technologies to launch the SIBS virtual card solution to tackle ‘Card Not Present Fraud’ in Nigeria.
Western Union advances direct-to-bank service in India
Western Union, the global payment services provider, has enhanced its international direct-to-bank transfer service to select banks in India, enabling customers to transfer money through Immediate Payment Service (IMPS).
JPMorgan to terminate credit card agreement with Sears Canada
J.P. Morgan Chase has announced its intention to end its credit-card issuing deal with Sears Canada next November on the expiration date set forth in the contract.
PayPal introduces app for Pebble smartwatch
PayPal has launched an official app for the popular iOS-connected Pebble smartwatch that will let users check in and pay at retailers on the go.
Alibaba launches Alipay and Taobao in Australia
China-based online payment solution provider Alibaba has extended its online payment platform, Alipay and Taobao Marketplace to Australian merchants.
Mobetize integrates with DCR Strategies to mobile financial services
Mobetize has completed the integration with DCR Strategies TruCash to launch a mobile wallet and mobile financial services (MFS) for DCR-TruCash customers.