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Verdict Staff
Centtrip to offer 14 currencies on a single pre-paid MasterCard
Centtrip prepaid MasterCard will now offer 14 currencies on a single card at ‘spread-free’ exchange rates, which will cater to the needs of the higher spending individual, frequent traveler and companies with a requirement for international travelers.
Alliance Data, BJ’s Wholesale Club ink deal for co-brand credit card services
Alliance Data Systems, a global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions, announced that its Retail Services business has inked a new long-term agreement to provide co-brand credit card services for BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Barclays Bank launches Kwacha credit card in Zambia
Barclays Bank Zambia has expanded its card offering by launching the first Kwacha denominated credit card in the country.
MasterCard partners with One to bring new loyalty solutions to Canadians
MasterCard Canada has inked an exclusive partnership agreement with One, a technology company, to bring new loyalty solutions to Canadians.
Hong Kong and Thailand unveil new cross-border payment services
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in collaboration with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) unveiled a new cross-border payment-versus-payment (PvP) link to facilitate real time gross settlement between US dollar and Thai baht.
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China’s UnionPay fines payment companies for unlawful operations
Chinese government-backed bank card association, UnionPay, has imposed monetary penalties against payment companies for their illegal operations, following an order from the People’s Bank of China.
Access Prepaid Worldwide rolls out card for young travellers
Access Prepaid Worldwide, a MasterCard subsidiary, has launched its new Young Traveller Cash Passport prepaid card, tailored to the youth market.
London’s Tube network to accept contactless payment cards from September
Transport for London (TfL) will launch contactless payments for the customers travelling on the Tube, London Overground, DLR and Trams, in addition to buses, starting 16 September.
South Korea to provide alternative online payment systems
The Government of South Korea is gearing up to roll out an alternative online payment system to provide foreign shoppers easier, simpler access to local shopping malls.
Network Branded Prepaid Card Association names new president
US-based Network Branded Prepaid Card Association (NBPCA) has named Doug Bower as new president and executive director, effective 5 August 2014.