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MoneyGram, Safaricom launch new money transfer service

MoneyGram and Safaricom have launched a new service that enables consumers in over 90 countries outside Kenya to send money directly to M-PESA, a mobile money transfer solution in Kenya.

Global Payments, Planet Payment launch dynamic currency conversion hospitality solution

Global Payments and Planet Payment have launched the MICROS Payment Gateway and HomeCurrencyPay solutions at a number of hotel properties across Canada.

ANZ to equip its ATMs with tap and pin technology by 2015

Australia’s ANZ Bank is working with ATM manufacturer NCR and credit card provider Visa to equip its national network of ATMs with EMV secure tap and pin technology, with an aim to mitigate card fraud.

Vantiv to launch Durbin-compliant EMV card solutions

After the successful completion of an EMV chip transaction using the Durbin-compliant methodology, known as US Common AID, Vantiv is set to launch Durbin-compliant EMV card solutions in 2015.

FirstBank launches new card for SMEs

FirstBank has targeted the small and medium-sized businesses with the launch of a new card, known as Beyond Business MasterCard.

MasterCard rolls out digital payment solution in Czech Republic

MasterCard has launched its new digital payment solution, MasterPass, in the Czech market.

Emirates Islamic, Union Coop partner to introduce co-branded card

UAE-based Emirates Islamic Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Union Cooperative Society (Union Coop) to introduce the Emirates Islamic Union Coop.Tamayaz co-branded card.

Visa, MasterCard to cut credit card fees in Canada

Visa and MasterCard have submitted separate and individual voluntary proposals to the Canadian government reduce to their credit card fees to an average effective rate of 1.5% for the next five years.

Worldline signs reseller agreement with Powa Technologies

Worldline, a provider of payments and transactional services, has signed a reseller agreement with Powa Technologies, an international commerce specialist.

U.S. Bank, Visa partner to offer corporate payment solutions in Europe

U.S. Bank has partnered with Visa to offer Visa Payables Automation, a paperless electronic payment service, in Europe.