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Verdict Staff
Bharti Airtel to introduce cross-border mobile money transfer service
Bharti Airtel has unveiled plans to introduce a cross-border mobile money transfer service for its customers based in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
Are endless data breaches going to push people away from debit?
The data breaches are not going to stop in the predictable future, but does that mean that debit card use will fall in line with the rise in fraud? Billy Bambrough investigates the ongoing data battle and what ramifications it will have for how customers use cards
Citibank to provide free FICO credit scores to cardholders
Citibank is set to provide free FICO credit scores to credit card customers every month, starting January 2015.
MasterCard, MLBAM partner to integrate new mobile payment technology
MasterCard has partnered with mobile technology firm MLB Advanced Media in order to bring contactless acceptance to ballpark food and beverage concessions at the 2014 World Series.
Vantiv launches new mobile payment solution
Vantiv, a provider of payment processing services, has launched MobiMoney, a new mobile payments app that provides cardholders with a secure and easy-to-use debit card management tool.
3PEA International signs agreement with Haemonetics
3PEA International and Haemonetics have signed an agreement under which 3PEA will integrate its PaySign Connect payment solution with Haemonetics Donor Management System (DMS).
bPay band to be more than just a payment option
Barclaycard has been slowly releasing their new piece of wearable technology, the bPay band, a contactless card in the form of a wristband. However, the ambition for the product goes far beyond payments. Patrick Brusnahan investigates
Walmart teams up with prepaid card provider GoBank
After numerous failed attempts and mild steps, Walmart takes its biggest leap yet in breaking into finance. In collaboration with Green Dot, the US’ biggest retailer will soon be offering ‘GoBank’, a smartphone-friendly checking account. Patrick Brusnahan reports
FiCentive, Stan Lee’s Kid’s Universe introduce new gift card
Prepaid card issuer FiCentive in partnership with Stan Lee’s Kid’s Universe (SLKU), POW! Entertainment and Payment Data Systems have introduced a new character-themed gift card.
Discover Financial Services reports net income of $644m in Q3
US-based card issuer Discover Financial Services has reported a net income of $644m for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $593m for the same quarter of 2013.